August 18, 2008: Rethinking Food

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As environmental concerns and higher food prices have brought more attention to food systems, some advocacy groups and food distributors have been working to increase the public's connection to food and agriculture, as well as rethink the philosophy of our food culture.

With the increasing viability of farmers markets and neighborhood grocers focusing on high quality local ingredients, the Bay Area has begun to its own reorganization. But how inclusive is this evolution for the larger population and how will it work to complement or conflict with the current system?

Guests:

• Paul Ash, executive director, San Francisco Food Bank
• Michael Dimock, president, Roots of Change
• Anya Fernald, director, Slow Food Nation