Eat the Earth 100 Mile Meal

Date: September 29, 2011
Time: Doors open at 5:30 for cash bar, 6:00pm Global Impact Room opens
Address: Included link to location if available TBD

A distinguished panel discussion exploring the state of food in Arkansas. The panel of guests include representatives from Heifer U.S., Delta Garden Study, Lower Mississippi Delta Obesity Prevention Research Unit (Delta OPRU) Agricultural Research Service (ARS),USDA and the Arkansas Governor’s No Kid Hungry campaign. The “100 Mile Meal” is an opportunity to learn about issues facing Arkansas as we seek to provide good food, grown in balance with the earth, for all Arkansans.

The discussion panel will bring expertise on the latest research regarding food deserts as well as the “on-the-ground” perspective of Heifer’s Delta Project partners working in the field. Heifer is working in Arkansas’ Delta Region to increase access to healthy foods. The annual 100 Mile Meal provides a chance not only to eat an entire dinner of fresh, locally-produced food, but also to be part of a stimulating evening of discovery about the impact of individual food choices and how communities in Arkansas are working to support local farmers and change the way we eat.

Heifer is working in Arkansas’ Delta Region to increase access to healthy foods. The annual 100 Mile Meal provides a chance not only to eat an entire dinner of fresh, locally-produced food, but also to be part of a stimulating evening of discovery about the impact of individual food choices and how communities in Arkansas are working to support local farmers and change the way we eat. Register online by September 23, 2011.

PANELISTS:
Perry Jones – Heifer USA
Margaret Bogle, PhD – Lower Mississippi Delta Obesity Prevention Research Unit (Delta OPRU) Agricultural Research Service(ARS), USDA
Dr. Judy Weber -– Delta Garden Study
Joyce Hardy - No Kid Hungry Campaign Director, (AR Governor’s task force) – Ms. Hardy may provide a different representative from her office.

Registration Price: $30.00

Parking: Regular Heifer parking lot
Dress: Business Casual
Food: Locally grown foods, meat, veggies and dessert served at 6:15 pm. Vegeterian meal available; must reserve at time of reservation
Beverages: Cash bar at 5:30 pm will be open during dinner.
Program: Program begins at 7:00pm

Handicap accessibility: Parking is available in front of HQ