Food & Society Update

Volume 4, Issue 4 - June 2005

Media That Matters

Policy Fellow's 8-minute documentary film wins Nourishing Change Award at New York City film festival.

Food for Thought

Policy Fellow Wil Bullock uses the power of music to communicate the message of sustainable food.

What's Happening

Learn about upcoming festivals, conferences and various events.

About the FAS Update

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This Month's Feature

CISA Asparagus Festival May 15, 2005: Serving asparagus salad.
Photo by Mark Lattanzi.

How Far Would You Go for Good Asparagus?
Agritourism Takes Off in the United States

Springtime in Western Massachusetts is often rainy. Smart outdoor enthusiasts stash an umbrella in the backseats of their cars before taking off for the weekend. Bicyclists remember to bring brightly colored ponchos while pedaling around the trails.

On a Sunday afternoon in mid-May, over 500 visitors to the Deerfield Inn in Deerfield, MA didn't care about the rain.

They cared about asparagus.

Specifically, they cared about a succulent asparagus succotash, baked with corn, pepper, celery, and onion with cheese and soft breadcrumbs. The asparagus salad was also exciting, with blanched asparagus tossed with tomatoes and red onions in a citrus vinaigrette .

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See video footage of the keynote presenters. Hear Carlo Petrini's remarks about biodiversity and the importance of eating slow. Delight your eyes with the visuals generated at the World Cafe.

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