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Four Saturdays, 10 am ­ Noon

At Catamount Arts

139 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury Vermont

802-748-2600

February 20:

'FRESH' ­

Movie, Munchies and Discussion.


View the film 'FRESH' which celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthy, sustainable alternatives to our current industrial model, they offer a practical vision for the future of our food and our planet. Featuring Michael Pollan and Joel Salatin. The film will be followed by a facilitated discussion and fresh, local munchies.

February 27:

Eating Close to Home ­

Localvores take it to the next level.

The story of three NEK residents who are exploring regional food through season extension with root cellars; extreme gardening and permaculture; and extending CSA boundaries (Community Supported Agriculture) with local meat and dairy.

March 6:

Cooking Outside the Box ­

Food Demo with Chef Ryan O'Malley

Chef Ryan O'Malley of Elements Food & Spirit is excited about recently completing a "Pig Project' and will share details of affordable local meat. He will demonstrate cooking techniques, how to substitute local vegetables and offer samples of his preparations.

March 13:

Hoes, Hammers and Handshakes ­ Building our local food economy.

How do we establish a sustainable local economy through the local food movement? Katherine Sims of Green Mountain Farm-to-School and Anna Schultz of Sterling College will share their experiences influencing institutional practices of local food purchasing. Willie Gibson of NOFA-VT and St. J. ALFA co-founder Ted Hartman will join Katherine and Anna in a panel-led discussion afterward.

Suggested donation $5 per person per session.

Child care available ages 3 and older. Must pre-register for child care by calling Michelle at 802-751-8507

For more event details go to: The St. J. Food Alliance or call Ted Hartman at 802-748-1772

Co-Sponsored by:
The St. J. Food Co-op
and
Catamount Arts.