Farmer Joel Salatin will headline a panel discussion at a special showing of the independent film Fresh, The Movie, on Tues., March 9, 7-9 PM, at Meredith College for the 3rd Annual Film Feastival.
This is big, folks. Salatin has sort of “rock star” farmer status in terms of returning to traditional farming methods that are good for animals, good for food and good for the Earth. Many know him from the documentary Food, Inc., Michael Pollan's book, The Omnivore's Dilemma, and the film Fresh, which the Western Wake Farmers' Market screened last summer at Yes! Solar Solutions.
Following a screening of Fresh, Salatin and fellow panelists will hold a thought-provoking discussion and share their perspectives on sustainable farming. Among the panelists are:
- Harry LeBlanc of Beausol Gardens, one of our farmers' market vendors;
- Katherine Andrew, MPH, RD, LDN, director of nutrition, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, whom with the market partners;
- Nancy Creamer, PhD, professor, NCSU Dept. of Horticulture Science; Executive Director, Center for Environmental Farming Systems; Member of NC Local Food Policy Council;
- Debbie Roos, Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent
The Film Feastival is designed to help people recognize the environmental impact of their food choices. What can you take away from this special event? A chance to look at where foods comes from these days and fresh way of thinking about what we eat.
Tickets are $7 each, and proceeds benefit the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, which focuses on recovering perishable food items to feed the hungry with nutritious foods. Complete details and online tickets sales are available.
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