NY2NO

July 19th, 2009

Today was a little different: we took a step back from our usual physical activity and instead watched the documentary "Fresh". "Fresh" is an extensive look at the industrial food chain and the many ways in which it oppresses its workers, its animals and its consumers all for the benefit of a low food cost. It also expresses, on a more positive note, the alternatives embodied by sustainable organic agriculture, such as that employed by Polyface Farm in Virginia. The short film went a long way as it opened our eyes to a world otherwise covered by the demands of our everyday lives. During our cross-talk several different opinions and disscussions arose which lead to a stimulating debate about the food we consume and how (if at all) we can change the way and what we eat.  It was an interesting change from the usual morning labor and instead we exercised our brains. We haven't debriefed yet but when we do hopefully it will be as animated as the previous cross-talk.

--A collaborative effort by Augie and Phoebe