Food for Thought: A Local Food Dinner and Discussion
with The Piedmont Environmental Council and Slow Food DCWhen: Saturday, August 23rd, 1:00 - 7:00pmWhere: Sperryvlle, VACost: $50, including dinner, tours, and discussion. There are only a limited number of tickets available, so be sure to register by August 15!
Strengthening the community’s awareness and involvement in supporting local agriculture is key to having a sustainable local food economy.At the regional scale, there is a very important link between the rural landscape where most farms are located and the urban landscape where the majority of the population is located and majority of food is consumed. Many of the farms in the Virginia Piedmont have a huge consumer base in the Washington DC metro area, so it is critical that a strong connection exists between the two.Join PEC and Slow Food DC as we delve into some of the unique challenges that local food producers face, hear about some of the innovations being used by a new generation of farmers, and the important role of consumers in promoting and sustaining agriculture and local businesses.We hope this is unlike any farm tour and dinner you’ve been to! The whole group will be asked to engage in meaningful discussions, while we all enjoy the beautiful countryside of Rappahannock County. This event includes a stop at both Waterpenny Farm, which specializes in organically grown vegetables and Heritage Hollow Farms which raises grass finished beef and pastured pork. Our day finishes with a delicious meal that will feature locally grown veggies and meat dishes.
Tentative Schedule of Events:1:00PM Meet at Waterpenny Farm1:30 - 2:30PM
- Event is rain or shine, so please plan accordingly -- feel free to pack your wellies, an extra pair of socks and shoes, an umbrella, a rain jacket.
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Extra bottles of water. There will be opportunities to refill.
There are limited spots (40) so don't miss out! If you have any questions, please contact Marco Sanchez at msanchez@pecva.org.