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Menu for the Future – Bringing Farmers to the Table (189)

February 13, 2011 By 3 Comments

pm189_623What happens if you create 25 small groups to discuss food values and issues, and include a local farmer or food producer in each one? Innovative organizers Judy Alexander, Dick Bergeron and Peter Bates facilitated the “Menu for the Future” groups to support local farmers and educate eaters. Results? Eaters changed their food choices, and the market for local food products expanded. Winners all around! Episode 189. [http://www.nwei.org].

YouTube | Audio | iTunes | Janaia’s journal: Farmers Join Eaters for “Menu for the Future” groups

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