[Jorge Maldonado]

Reading about this brought to what is called "revisionist history". The idea of going back and studying the history of the "forgotten:. What has the food pattern and consumption of the lower classes, the poor. How did the lower classes shape and define the present. It is crucial that we understand more than just the history of the "powerful".

[Jorge Maldonado]

Found interesting the immediate thought of lack of food and running out of resorces world wide. It brought back to my mind the thought of "water wars". I always thought that water will be an issue that will bring countries, regions to war. It was interesting that food will such a catalyst for such an event. Leaving in a rural area--the San Joaquin Valley in Califonia--has allowed me to see this first hand. More industry, less farm land. Although technological advances allows for more production, it also seems incredible to see how less and less land is used or "saved" for food production.

[Jorge Maldonado]

I am amazed at the perseverance of trying to find the history of this particular item. As a complete outsider from the culture, I am finding perplexing to find out the detail presented in the presetations. Sometimes, we go out and eat different types of food but do not really thin about the history of it. Cannnot wait to learn more! 

[Jorge Maldonado]

It was impressive to me to see and understand the business side of it. I knew money runs and drives businesses but how a willingness to "adapt" makes a big difference. Adaptation and bringing old, traditional ideas together with modern and new ideas seems to be the key. Food safety is, in my opinion, sometimes overlooked. Today, we go to the super markets and all the productos look fresh, perfect colors and sizes and even "shiny". Presentation of products is perfect in the shelves! But the main reason we see all of these is because of all of the chemicals and pesticides bieng used.

[Jorge Maldonado]

Hello,

My name is Jorge Maldonado. I teach World History College Prep and AP. I teach at Shafter High School which located in Central California in the San Joaquin Valley. I have been a high school teacher for 20+ years. My school is about 90% Latino/a students. We do have a small percent of Yemeni ancestry.  I love the small town vibe of our school. Mostly everyone (parents, teachers, community) are very supportive. I have not travel to East Asia. In college I took several Asian History classes. I had the wonderful experience of coachin the U-19 Phillippines Womens' Soccer Team a few years ago when they came for a soccer exchange program to California.

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