Do you think we need to change the way we eat in this country?

On February 12, that will be the topic of discussion for an amazing array of speakers - including Slow Food USA's President Josh Viertel. It's part of the TEDx events: short, carefully prepared talks to share 'ideas worth spreading'. And the good news is you can be a part of it!

Joining Josh at the one day event will be over 20 high-profile speakers including the makers of "King Corn", the first farmer to receive a MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship, and the USDA's coordinator of 'Know Your Farmer, Know your Food', all sharing ideas about how we can shift our industrial food system to one that provides good, clean, fair food for all.

This is a fantastic opportunity to stimulate these conversations in your local area. And a great excuse to get together with like-minded people in your community! Click here to find out how to host or attend a live 'Viewing Party' on Saturday February 12:
http://tedxmanhattan.org/viewing-parties/

Can't make a Viewing Party? No problem! We'll be live-streaming the TEDx talks on our website, so you can take part in the conversation from the comfort of your own home.

TEDx talks feature thought leaders at the cutting edge of their industry. This day is focused entirely on food - a testament to the importance of finding new ways to redefine the way we grow and eat food.

The thought-provoking speakers can be broadcast right into your home, cafe, town hall - or wherever you want to gather to share these ideas in your community. Click here to find out more: http://tedxmanhattan.org/viewing-parties/

Thanks for being a part of the solution,
The Slow Food USA team

PS - There's an amazing event happening in Manhattan on February 12 - but it will be just like you're there, when we be beam it live from coast to coast! If you'd like to host a live 'Viewing Party' in your area, or find one to attend, click here.

Viewing Parties

In an effort to let as many people as possible participate in TEDxManhattan, we will webcast the event live.  We are encouraging individuals and groups around the country to set up their own viewing parties. These parties are opportunities for people around the world to connect with each other and the sustainable food movement. While your event will revolve around the speakers in NYC, organizers are encouraged to have their own short talks and plan activities to engage their participants during breaks.

We encourage you to set up your own local, sustainable food event or attend one in your area. Visit the TEDxManhattan MeetUp Everywhere page to register your event and to see events around you. If you are planning an event, please email us at TEDxManhattan@gmail.com.

If you find you can’t attend a local viewing party, you can watch TEDxManhattan live on your computer at http://livestream.com/tedx.

A Tale of Two Farms & an Evening with Michael Pollan

Upcoming Events:   Mark your calendars for these fun, thought-provoking and inspiring events coming up soon! Purchase tickets early as these popular events fill up quickly!     A Tale of Two Farms Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:00 p.m to 9.00 p.m. Cavallo Point Cooking School 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito Price: $85 per person, plus tax (includes class, dinner and wine)  Enjoy a warm and intimate evening cooking with Marin Organic producers, Peter Martinelli of Fresh Run Farm and Loren Poncia of Stemple Creek Ranch. Participants will prepare a delicious feast under the expert tutelage of Jayne Reichert, head chef/teacher at the Cavallo Point Cooking School, and then enjoy their hard work over wine and engaging conversation with the featured producers. A Tale of Two Farms is a seasonal event hosted by the Cavallo Point Cooking School and Marin Organic.  50% of the ticket proceeds benefit Marin Organic  To purchase tickets please call the Cavallo Point Cooking School at:   (415) 339-4777  ~~~         An Evening with Michael Pollan: The Sun Food Agenda   Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Marin Center - San Rafael Reception: 7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. **  Presentation: 8:00 p.m. Reception Tickets:   $75 **Reception tickets will benefit Marin Organic, and include refreshments, premium orchestra seating and pre-talk with Michael Pollan.   Presentation only:  $45 / $35 / $25 Bargain Seats: $20  Rows 26-34     By replacing the energy of the sun with energy from fossil fuels, industrial agriculture has made food impressively cheap and abundant.  But this achievement comes at a cost. Today, our food system is implicated in three of the most critical problems facing our society: the energy crisis, the climate crisis, and the health care crisis.  None of these problems can be addressed without reforming the way America eats.  In this inspiring multimedia presentation, Pollan connects the dots between food and health, and introduces us to some visionaries who are "resolarizing" the food system.  The Sun Food Agenda - involving change at the level of the farm, the marketplace and the culture - promises to improve our health, cut our dependence on fossil fuel, and help solve our climate crisis.    Tickets to the reception and talk can be purchased through the Marin Center Box Office or by calling 415 499-6800  For more information about Michael Pollan please visit www.michaelpollan.com