If you are one of the many Americans who want to help change the way we eat in this country, you will want to tune in to TEDxManhattan on Saturday, February 12. Listen to an amazing array of speakers, all big thinkers in their field, each of whom give short, thoughtful talks about how we can shift our industrial food system to one that provides fresh, locally produced food for everyone, all in the TED spirit of ’ideas worth spreading’.
So you don’t live in Manhattan? Well, the good news is you can still be a part of this inspiring day! TEDxManhattan has helped over 100 communities in the US and Europe set up local viewing parties, where you can get together with like-minded people in your community to watch the event live; many cities will have local farmers, officials and food advocates there to speak about what’s happening in your own region, and most will serve locally grown foods at their party. To attend a local viewing party in your area, visit http://tedxmanhattan.org/viewing-parties/ for information.
Can’t make a Viewing Party but want to be a part of TEDxManhattan? You can take part from the comfort of your own home. Just turn on your computer, go to www.livestream.com/tedx between 10:30am – 6:30pm eastern, and tune in.
TEDxManhattan will feature inspiring thought leaders at the cutting edge of their industry, each of whom will talk about the importance of finding new ways to redefine the way we grow and eat food from their perspective and field of expertise. To learn about the speakers, their work and to view a schedule of when they will be giving their talks, go to www.tedxmanhattan.org/event.
We hope you will join The Glynwood Institute for Sustainable Food and Farming for this exciting day of learning, listening and sharing.
TEDxManhattan “Changing the Way We Eat” is being held in New York City on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Sponsored by 
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Long before “sustainable” and “local food systems” became everyday words in the American lexicon, Glynwood realized that there was a groundswell of farmers, individuals, organizations and businesses working to support their regional food system and provide access to fresh and healthy food to their community. Their work was inspiring and innovative in a “get your hands in the dirt and get the job done” kind of way, with most of them working quietly and tirelessly in their local communities to achieve some pretty spectacular results. In 2003, in order to highlight their innovative work and spirit, Glynwood created the Harvest Awards, not only to recognize these leaders, but also to share their work with like-minded individuals around the country.
The summer is really giving way to autumn as of this writing. Some of our heat-loving crops are slowing down and we’ve begun distributing cool weather crops like spinach, leeks and arugula. Several weeks remain in the CSA season with lots of great food to come – winter squash is curing in the greenhouse, while cabbages and broccoli are growing in the field.
