Troxler to moderate local food discussion at UNCG WednesdayWHAT:Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will moderate a panel discussion focusing on local and sustainable agriculture at UNC-Greensboro. The event, organized by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is part of the Commissioner’s Speakers Series, which aims to educate college students about the issues facing modern agriculture and today’s farmers.
The panel will consist of farmers, restaurateurs and professors involved in the local foods movement, including Jay Pierce, Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen; Rick Cecil and Robert Smothers, Piedmont Triad Farmers Market; Dr. Michael McIntosh, UNC-Greensboro; Dennis W. Quaintance, Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels; and farmers Kenneth Rudd and James Kenan.
WHEN:Wednesday, April 25
6:00 p.m.
WHERE:Elliott University Center
UNC-Greensboro
MORE INFO: The event is open to the public and admission is free.
For more information about the series at UNC Greensboro, go to http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/documents/UNCGreensboroSchedule.pdf.
I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday if you can attend. Thank you for helping me to spread the word. Kristen BaughmanNC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesOffice: 919-707-3128Cell: 704-651-9019
Fritz Haeg’s project Domestic Integrity Fields, showing the transformation of collected, discarded clothing into a braided rug, will be at the Gatewood Gallery from Wednesday April 18 to Friday April 20. This coming Thursday he will have a public lecture at 4 at the Weatherspoon and Friday will be an all day, public work session. There will be Vegan-friendly food provided throughout the day.
Below is a link to Fritz Haeg’s gallery and official site that show his numerous works related to sustainable architecture, agriculture, wildlife, and many more.
http://www.fritzhaeg.com/
Earth Day is going to be here soon! It’s going to be BIG again this year!!!
We have expanded the deadline for the CSI program to April 12th. Winners will be announced at the Earth Day reception 5:30-6:30pm at the Weatherspoon Art Mu seum.
