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FNCE 2007 - Let Them Eat Grass at FNCE in Philly…and more!    

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Saturday, 9/29	Lunch, Exec Committee & Business Meeting
Sunday, 9/30	Priority Session - Let them Eat Grass: Pasture Raised Meats for Health & Flavor  HEN Member Reception, Reading Terminal Market & HEN Film Festival
Monday, 10/1	HEN DPG Showcase
Wednesday, 10/3	Organic Valley Farm Tour

One of the many reasons for HEN members to attend ADA’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Philadelphia September 29th-October 3rd, 2007 is to participate in HEN’s Priority Education Session, Let Them Eat Grass: Pasture-Raised Meats for Health and Flavor. Pasture-raised meats are in the news, and are increasing in demand among consumers. Nutrition and health benefits, environmental benefits, an economic boost for family farms…is it all too good to be true? Explore the science behind the claims and find out what is causing consumers to seek out grass-based foods, while discovering the emerging world of grass-based cuisine.

Let Them Eat Grass: Pasture Raised Meats for Health and Flavor

Presented by Mary Jo Forbord, RD and Shannon Hayes, PhD
Sunday, September 30, 2007
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

• Mary Jo Forbord, R.D., is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota. A fifth generation farmer, Mary Jo and her family operate Prairie Horizons Farm, grow certified organic pasture-fed beef, and sell directly to customers. Mary Jo is the 2007-2008 Chair of the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.

• Shannon Hayes holds a Ph.D. degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Development from Cornell University. Her research areas include agricultural transitions in New York State, grass-roots sustainable agriculture development initiatives, sustainable cuisine, and community welfare. Shannon is a partner on Sap Bush Hollow Farm, a diversified grass-based livestock operation, specializing in meat science, product development and marketing. Shannon is a writer, cooking teacher and author of The Grassfed Gourmet (2004), and The Farmer and the Grill (2007).

  • Shannon Hayes Book Signing
    Sunday, September 30, 2007
    10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
    Philadelphia Convention Center Expo Hall
    Following the HEN DPG Priority Session, Shannon Hayes will be signing her books The Farmer and the Grill and/or Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook in the FNCE Expo Hall.

HEN & PHCN DPG Member Reception

Sunday, September 30, 2007
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Reading Terminal Market

• On Sunday evening, September 30th, you are invited to our annual HEN Member Reception at the Reading Terminal Market, featuring locally grown foods in season. The HEN Awards are always a highlight of this event. Our members do amazing work, and this is our chance to recognize the most outstanding contributions. Shannon Hayes will also be available to sign her new book.
  The sponsors for this session include the Haworth Press, Inc. and Organic Valley Family of Farms. If you are planning to attend the joint reception, please RSVP early by contacting Tara Hatala at THatala@ GBFB.org.

2007 HEN DPG Premiere Film “Feastival” – A Smorgasbord of Films About Food

Sunday, September 30, 2007
8:00- 11:00 p.m.
Reading Terminal Market
2.5 CPE’s granted to participants

• Immediately following the reception, HEN invites you sit back, relax, and get comfortable for our inaugural HEN Film Festival. We are particularly excited about showing a carefully selected few of the most thought-provoking food system short films, while munching on locally grown popcorn, soft pretzels and enjoying local microbrews, wine and root beer followed by rich discussion. Barb Hartman and Melinda Hemmelgarn are heading up HEN’s Film Festival plans for your viewing pleasure. Register today for this must attend event by contacting Tara Hatala at THatala@ GBFB.org.

HEN DPG Organic Farm Tour

Wednesday, October 3, 2007
7:45 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Buses will depart at 8:00 a.m.
Approved for 6.0 CPE's

• We know HEN members won’t want to miss harvest season in the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside, so we have prepared a fabulous, day-long Organic Valley Farm Tour on Wednesday, October 3rd (post-FNCE), generously sponsored by Organic Valley Family of Farms Cooperative. Join HEN members and friends for this autumn get-away to Amish Country.
  Activities will include a milking parlor and milk house tour and demonstration; a pasture tour and discussion about organic grazing systems; a visit with Dr. Paul Detloff, Organic valley staff veterinarian about herd health and animal well-being; and discussions about the current research and health benefits of organic food.
  Lunch will be provided on the farm followed by a cooking demonstration by Chef Monique Jamet Hooker, author of Cooking with the Seasons. Chef Hooker will share her passion for organic foods and her long experience working with local and seasonal ingredients as a chef, restaurateur and educator.
  Coach transportation is provided, but space is limited, so please register early by contacting Mary Jo Forbord at sustainablefarming@hcinet.net or 320-760-8732, or Tara Hatala at THatala@GBFB.org. Advanced registration is required.

HEN DPG Executive Committee & member Business Meeting

Saturday, September 29, 2007
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Room 403

• To connect early with HEN members at FNCE, meet us on Saturday at noon for lunch at the Reading Terminal Market. HEN’s Executive Committee Meeting and Member Business Meeting will follow lunch.

Monday, October 1, 2007
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Convention Center

• Stop by the HEN Showcase to network with HEN leadership, subscribe to the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, and pick up the latest in HEN reports and materials. Enjoy a Pennsylvania-grown product to show your support of local agriculture.

Of course, we all know the number one reason to attend FNCE…the great and numerous opportunities to network with fellow HENS. See you in Philly!

The HEN DPG would like to thank the follow sponsors for their generous contributions:

• The Haworth Press, Inc.,
• Organic Valley Family of Farms

The Minnesota Dietetic Association & Minnesota Chapter of American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition invited HEN members to attend the Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Challenges for Tomorrow: Shopping for Solutions April 25-28, 2007, Minneapolis Airport Marriott, 2020 E. 79th St, Bloomington MN. 

A number of HEN-related activities took place planned during the four days, including workshops at the conference and an evening at Prarie Horizons Farm with Chair-Elect Mary Jo Forbord. Active HEN planners are Barb Adams, Lynn Mader, Mary Pat Raimondi, Angie Tagtow, Barb Hartman and Mary Jo Forbord. Thank you to all who joined this fabulous event!

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