Eric Herm, a fourth generation farmer from W. Texas, discusses sustainable farming, local food production, and the critical need for more farmers in America to see themselves as guardians of the land. His book, Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth, details commercial agriculture’s strain on natural resources, delicate ecosystems, and the farmer.

Thursday, February 24th – 7:00 pm
Bluestocking Bookstore
172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington, Manhattan NY
Free and open to the public.
For more info, call Bluestockings 212-777-6028
Cosponsored by Sustainable Table

Friday, February 25th – 1:00 pm
New York University
Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health
35 West 4th Street, Room 1080 (10th Floor), Manhattan NY

Saturday, February 26th – 4:00 pm
Brooklyn Public Library
Central Library, Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY
Free and open to the public.
For more info, call the Brooklyn Public Library 917-275-6945

Sunday, February 27th – 6:30 pm
The Commons
388 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn NY
organized by Leaders in Environmental Advocacy at Pratt (LEAP)
suggested donation $ 5

Tuesday, March 1st – 7:00 pm
The Old Stone House
Washington Park / JJ Byrne Playground
5th Avenue at 3rd Street
Brooklyn NY
Free and open to the public.
For more info, call the Old Stone House 718-768-3195

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