A Lil Bit of Shameless Self Promotion

Last night at (4.00 / 2)

InFarmation(&Beer) was fantastic! I really enjoyed your presentaiton and great Q&A session! Have fun at Powells. I've gotten lost in that store for hours in the past. Not just a book store, a book universe.....

Regarding locavores as elitists - explain to me how supporting local business is elitist....

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by: Joanne Rigutto @ Wed Sep 09, 2009 at 17:37:45 PM UTC

Also, I heard Thom say (4.00 / 2)

you were going to be on this morning. Yay! I'll be listening while I'm mucking out Gizmo's round pen.

Regarding locavores as elitists - explain to me how supporting local business is elitist....

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by: Joanne Rigutto @ Wed Sep 09, 2009 at 17:38:50 PM UTC

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Thanks Joanne! (4.00 / 1)

It was such a pleasure to meet you. I am glad you thought last night went OK. I was warned in advance that the crowd might be mixed between organic/sustainable foodies, conventional farmers, and eaters who aren't totally on board with the sustainable food thing, so I was trying to be all things to all people, if that's possible.  

"I can understand someone from Iowa promoting corn and soy, but we are not feeding the world, we are feeding animals and soft drink companies." - Jim Goodman

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by: Jill Richardson @ Wed Sep 09, 2009 at 17:45:04 PM UTC

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I think it's good to know (4.00 / 2)

as much about the different food systems as possible, that way you can talk intelligently about the different issues. I also like the way you lay out your reasons for eating the way you do in a way that isn't judgemental about other people's food choices.

I'm a big fan of the carrot instead of the stick where ever possible. If people are presented with the information on the subject of food and how we eat in this country and elsewhere, they can make up their own minds. Which is as it should be. People interested in eating and/or growing differently than they do now will be able to armed with info on how to. That's what you're doing right now, informing people so that they can make their own choices.

The interview with Thom was great too. Kudos to you.

Regarding locavores as elitists - explain to me how supporting local business is elitist....

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by: Joanne Rigutto @ Wed Sep 09, 2009 at 18:59:37 PM UTC

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Thanks (4.00 / 1)

I think it's important not to be judgmental. Food is a very personal thing. You don't win allies by calling people names. There's enough low hanging fruit that we all agree on so I don't see a need to harp on our differences.

"I can understand someone from Iowa promoting corn and soy, but we are not feeding the world, we are feeding animals and soft drink companies." - Jim Goodman

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by: Jill Richardson @ Wed Sep 09, 2009 at 19:48:08 PM UTC

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