Chef Michel Nischan, a leader of the sustainable agriculture movement, kicked off the series with his “Eating for a Sustainable Planet.” Presentation. A renowned chef, best-selling cookbook author and avid proponent of sustainable farming, Chef Nischan is also the creator of the Green Wave project, an innovative approach to processing regional food in season so that it can be served in college dining halls throughout the school year.  Chef Nischan’s newest restaurant is The Dressing Room—A Homegrown Restaurant in Westport CT. He talked about the importance of food as “our last intimate connection with the earth” and as a tool for creating community. He also urged people concerned about sustainable agriculture to find ways to connect with the dominant food system.

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