Christie Brinkley
again chaired
the second annual luncheon
and education panel to benefit, the Northeastern
Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY).
held at Guastavino’s on Tuesday. The Luncheon Chair was
Margo M. Langenberg
Brian Halweil,
a Senior Researcher with Worldwatch Institute and editor
of Edible East End, Manhattan and Brooklyn moderated the
panel discussion with Honorees
Deirdre Imus,
of the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric
Oncology and Imus Ranch.Bart
Potenza and Joy Pierson,
of Candle Cafe and Candle 79 and Elizabeth
Henderson, from the Governing Council of NOFA-NY and
co-chairs the Organic Committee of the National Campaign
for Sustainable Agriculture.
The conversation
which included questions from the 275 guests about how
food has never
been more pertinent in the national consciousness as it
is today. A garden on the White house lawn and Michelle
Obama rallying around what kids eat, how school
districts involved in the farm-to-cafeteria movement is
soaring. How everyone is spending more time and energy
on their food, and more of us are using food as a way to
change the world
around us.
Each of the
honorees made clear in their remarks why everyone plays
a role in creating a healthier food chain, whether
farmers, chefs, restaurant owners, butchers, food makers
or plain old eaters. Or in the case of Deidre Imus, who
sees the food community as an important voice to
catalyze change in the hospital and healthcare world.
NOFA-NY is
committed to bringing education and information on
economically sustainable agriculture to the public. It
supports local farmers, gardeners, and consumers who
contribute to a healthier way of living by providing
universal access to a fresh, regional food supply. It
has broadened its mission
beyond promoting organic, to promoting healthy local
food
systems--particularly relevant in the face of
large-scale food recalls, climate change, and loss of
local food traditions.
www.NOFANY.org