The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, in partnership with NW Michigan Food and Farming Network and Oryana Natural Foods Market, presents a free screening and panel discussion of In Defense of Food, the documentary film based on the #1 New York Times bestseller book of the same name. Join author Michael Pollan on a fascinating journey to answer the question: What should I eat to be healthy? Busting myths and misconceptions, the film reveals how common sense and old-fashioned wisdom can help us rediscover the pleasures of eating and at the same time reduce our risks of falling victim to diet-related diseases. In Defense of Food is made possible by the National Science Foundation and PBS. More information about the film can be found here: http://www.pbs.org/food/shows/in-defense-of-food.
The screening will take place March 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium, FREE of charge. The program will include a discussion with community leaders and food advocates. Panelists include:
- Laura McCain – dietitian at Munson Medical Center, graduate Great Lakes Culinary Institute
- Tricia Phelps – Food and Farming Network, Taste the Local Difference, OnePantry.org
- Sandi McArthur – Oryana Education and Outreach Coordinator
- Hannah Fernando – TBAISD farm to school curriculum development, GVSU student in sustainable food systems, CSA worker
- Taylor Moore – Food Rescue, Healthy Harvest
Milliken Auditorium features a T-coil hearing loop for those with hearing impairments. Additional arrangements for a sign language interpreter can be made by contacting Jason Dake at jdake@nmc.edu or (231)995-1029.
Northwest Michigan Food and Farming Network is driven by the goal to support the region’s food and farming systems to be more resilient and provide at least 20% of our region’s food by 2020.
In operation since 1973, Oryana Natural Foods Market provides high quality products sustainably grown and offered at fair value, and has always been a supporter and promoter of local farmers, producers, and service providers.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. For information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.