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| Submitted by Stefan Lehmann on Monday, January 25, 2010 |
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Sponsored by the North Saanich Food for the Future Society
Sun. Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m.
Venue: Muse Winery, 11195 Chalet Rd.
Tickets $10
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Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Why does my tomato look so perfect, and how much fuel was required for it to travel here from Mexico? What about the truck my tomato hitched a ride on? How much energy was required to build that truck, and wait a minute, how much energy was required to make that fuel? What about the road my tomato travelled on? How many workers are required per year to maintain that road? And how much fuel do they use to get to the highway that they're paid to maintain? Didn't I buy this tomato a month ago? Why does it still look so perfect?
We have come a long way in a short amount of time from the age when our days were filled hunting and gathering our sustenance. Conveniences now abound. It has become increasingly possible to put food into our body without raising a finger. This lifestyle of convenience leaves very little time to reflect on the history behind the food we purchase and the impact these purchases have on ourselves, our communities, and the well-being of this planet.
With over a decade of experience involved in the food system, Jon Steinman shares perspectives on food via his weekly radio show Deconstructing Dinner. The show encourages us to rethink how we produce, access and consume food. By examining the building blocks of our globalized food system, Jon believes Canadians can discover a wealth of opportunities to create more resilient and sustainable communities.
The North Saanich Food for the Future Society will kick off its speaker series by bringing Jon to North Saanich on Sunday, February 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Jon will introduce his talk by deconstructing a standard North American meal to reveal shocking insights into the state of our food system.
Using a dynamic audio-visual presentation, Jon will share a handful of inspiring examples of how the Kootenay region is quickly redefining how it accesses food. Through independent co- operative grocery stores, community/retail supported agriculture projects and innovative and passionate farmers, a movement of food lovers is enhancing local economies, increasing food security for the region, strengthening community well-being, and providing residents with a strong sense of place and purpose.
The talk will be held at Muse Winery, 11195 Chalet Rd. Tickets are $10, available at the Deep Cove Market, at the door, or by calling Diana at 250-656-9633.
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