Joel Salatin holds one of his hens while talking about Polyface Farms.
Hardworking local farmer (and international farming superstar extraordinaire), Joel Salatin, of Polyface Farms, is the confirmed speaker for Transition Staunton Augusta’s first ever Locavore Fest this Labor Day weekend.
Salatin, whose farm and farming methods were profiled in Michael Pollan’s groundbreaking work, The Omnivore’s Dillema, a book that addresses food production and consumption sustainability, was also featured for his farming methods in the documentary films Food, Inc. and Fresh! An author himself, Salatin’s books include Holy Cows & Hog Heaven, and Everything I Want to do Is Illegal, among others.
In a generous show of support for Transition Staunton Augusta’s mission, Salatin waived his customary speaking and expenses fee and is donating all ticket sales to Transition Staunton Augusta. The event happens Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the new Shenanarts space in the newly renovated Gypsy Hill Place. Shenanarts also generously donated the space for this event, making it possible for all proceeds from the event to benefit Transition Staunton Augusta.
Tickets are $18 for general admission, $15 for students and seniors, $8 for children 6-12. Ticket sales outlets will be announced soon–please watch this blog for details (subscribe via RSS feed) or sign up to be on our mailing list.
Locavore Fest will also include special menus at downtown restaurants in celebration of the Locavore theme.
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