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Urban Gardens to Open Range: The Present and Future of Bay Area Food Landscapes
Event Details
Time: November 16, 2011 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Location: Goldman Theater at the David Brower Center
Street: 2150 Allston Way
City/Town: Berkeley, CA 94704
Website or Map: http://bnfoodlandscapes.event…
Phone: (510)528-8550 x205
Event Type: presentation
Organized By: ay Nature Institute, Bay Area Open Space Council and Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE)
Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2011
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Event Description
November 16: “Urban Gardens to Open Range: The Present and Future of Bay Area Food Landscapes” -- an evening forum/reception in downtown Berkeley to highlight and promote discussion of the issues facing local farms and farmers in the Bay Area
The Bay Area is known as the cradle of the environmental movement. And it has been a major source of energy for the emerging movement for local,sustainable food production. Now Bay Nature magazine is collaborating with Sustainable Agricultural Education (SAGE) to bring these two vital movements closer together. This landmark event will provide a forum for a lively discussion with local producers and advocates on the joys and challenges of sustainable agriculture.
Guests:
- Sue Conley, Cowgirl Creamery | Point Reyes
- Jered Lawson, Pie Ranch | San Mateo Coast
- Magdalena Ridley, LandPaths/Bayer Farm | Santa Rosa
- Jason Mark, Earth Island Journal/Alemany Farm | San Francisco
- Sibella Kraus, Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE)
Register here: http://bnfoodlandscapes.eventbrite.com
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