Dinner on Mars: The Technologies that will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth by Lenore Newman and Evan D. G. Fraser

Join us for a fun and enlightening discussion about one of agriculture’s greatest challenges – how do you feed a community on Mars? The future of sustainable food production for earth and beyond is the topic of this entertaining and eye-opening book. We will discuss how issues such as gravity and radiation impact how food is generated and consumed and what solutions on earth may enable human life on other planets.

Participants are encouraged to read the selected book prior to the discussion. Books are not supplied but are available at Schumacher Library, partner libraries, and the Madison Public Library system.

Ages 16 and up with an adult

How much does this event cost? It's free!

This discussion will be held at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, October 25, 6:30-8 p.m.

Instructors: 

• Eva Stefanski, Horticultural Librarian at Olbrich Botanical Gardens;
• Marian Farrior, Restoration Work Party Manager at UW Arboretum;
• Karen Dunn, Librarian at Steenbock Library