One Community, One Book 2009
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver

http://www.icpl.org/one-book/

“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” tells the story of how Kingsolver and her family for one year deliberately ate food produced in the place where they live. Kingsolver wrote the central narrative, and her husband, Steven Hopp, wrote in-depth sidebars about various aspects of food-production science and industry. Kingsolver’s 19-year-old daughter, Camille, wrote brief essays on the local-food project, plus nutritional information, meal plans and recipes.

The local food panel will discuss the importance of supporting and enhancing local food production, sales and promotion. A panel discussion will be conducted by area local food activist and lead by Mayor Regenia Bailey. Panelist are Scott Koepke, James Nisly, Laura Dowd and Kyle Sieck. The panel will be followed by a book discussion of “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver lead by Pat Schnack. Refreshments will be supplied by the New Pioneer Coop.

Thursday, October 8, 2009, 7:00-10:00 p.m., Meeting Room A

Here are links to documents Local Foods Connection to which audience members can refer for continued research.

1. Top Ten Barriers to Local Food Access for Low-Income Individuals by Local Foods Connection volunteers and partners

Top Ten Barriers Article
2. Food Access Bibliography, compiled by Local Foods Connection

Food Access Bibliography
3. Farm workday flyer - Join us for an educational and fun farm workday

Farm Workday Flyer