How do beliefs, values, and history frame the post-modern worldview? Dr. Robinson contrasts the beliefs and values of modernism and postmodernism, and illustrates their differences using examples from art, architecture, society, human health, and agriculture. He also discusses sustainable agriculture in relation to the post-modern worldview. The specific value propositions in postmodern agriculture are discussed and illustrated through grass-based agriculture and entrepreneurship.

John holds a BA in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University. He also received a MD and a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Robinson is an Assistant Professor at South Dakota State University. His laboratory performs NIH-funded research on the pathophysiology of heart failure. He is also the Managing Partner at NuAgra, a company promoting the mutual interdependence of human / environmental health and nutrition. www.nuagra.com

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