KEYNOTE #1: Waste Less, Nourish More: Reducing Food (and Water) Waste Builds Healthier Communities
March 01, 2026
New Jersey Environmental Health Association (NJEHA)
HTTPS://WWW.NJEHA.ORG
Location
Tropicana Resort and Casino, Atlantic City
Contact Information
Virginia Wheatley
609-826-4935
609-826-4992
virginia.wheatley@doh.nj.gov
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22830: 1.50 hour(s)
Description
Food waste is not just an environmental problem, it is a public health problem. This keynote explores how communities can improve nutrition in their hunger programs while reducing waste of both food and the irrigation water used to grow it. Using the AmpleHarvest.org nonprofit model, attendees will see how an information-based approach strengthens local food access, support food pantry operations, and help public health professionals encourage safe, community-level solutions that work at scale.
Agenda/Additional Information
This class is one of many sessions presented during the NJEHA 3-day conference, March 1-3, 2026 held at the Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration for one day or three days is available. Total CEUs awarded depend on the number of sessions attended. For registration information and details, see our website at http://WWW.NJEHA.ORG
Presenters
Gary Oppenheimer, Founder/Executive of AmpleHarvest.org
Target Audience(s)
Academic - Student
Health Officer
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Other
Brought to you by New Jersey Department of Health.