Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) Speaker Spotlight Series – Free

The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will host
the third event in its Speaker Spotlight Series on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at
the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. in Florence, in the Bromley Room.
Jerin Dinkins, Food System Specialist from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), will be
presenting on “Save Our Food: From Farm to Fork.”
This 60‑minute presentation starts with an overview of food systems and an interactive discussion about
the importance of sustainable production, consumption, and waste management practices. There will be
references to why people should care about food waste and what they can do locally to prevent it. The
discussion will conclude with updates on DEQ’s upcoming grant opportunities and ways to engage during
Food Waste Prevention Week, September 28 to October 4, 2026.
Attendees will enjoy snacks and refreshments, have access to additional educational materials, and
can participate in giveaways and raffle drawings. All community members are welcome to this free
event.
More information is available on the City of Florence website, https://www.ci.florence.or.us/365/EMAC.