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Event Ag Department Presents GMO Report (SLO County Government Bldg, 1055 Monterey Street, SLO, from Aug 22, 2006 09:00 AM to Aug 22, 2006 11:00 AM)
The Agriculture Department will be presenting on the findings of the Ag GMO Task Force. Time to be determined!
Event SLO GE Free presents Citizen Report to Health Commission (SLO County Government Building, 1055 Monterey St., SLO, from Aug 14, 2006 06:00 PM to Aug 14, 2006 08:00 PM)
Members of SLO GE Free will be presenting their Citizen Report on GMOs to the Health Commission. The public is encouraged to speak during public comment. See link below for the press release with more information.
Event Open meeting for those wanting to work on continuing education (Information Press, 3436 Sacramento “A”, SLO, from Nov 15, 2004 07:00 PM to Nov 15, 2004 09:00 PM)
SLO GE Free will host a meeting for anyone interested in working to keep San Luis Obispo County free of genetic engineering in agriculture.
Event Kitchens without Controversy: Restaurants Support Measure Q (All over SLO County!, from Oct 27, 2004 04:00 PM to Oct 27, 2004 11:00 PM)
Restaurants all over the county are supporting Measure Q: Novo Restaurant Bakery (SLO 543-3986); Oasis Moroccan Cuisine (SLO 541-1155); Uppercrust (SLO 542-0400), Big Sky Café (SLO 545-5401), The Park Restaurant (SLO 545-0000); Noi’s Thai Restaurant (Baywood 528-6647); Hoppe’s Garden Bistro (Cayucos 995-1006); Taco Temple (Morro Bay 772-4965); Villa Creek Café (Paso Robles 238-3000)
Event Measure Q Discussion (Meadow Park Community Building, SLO (off South St.), from Oct 26, 2004 06:30 PM to Oct 26, 2004 09:00 PM)
A discussion on Measure Q as a global issue will take place on Tuesday, Oct, 26 from 6:30-8:30 at Meadow Park Community Building, Meadow and South St., San Luis Obispo. The public is invited free of charge. Two local residents will be speaking for and against Measure Q. For Measure Q is Dr. Brian Rees, a San Luis Obispo County physician. Against Measure Q will be Bill Furtick, former head of the FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN. One of the questions to be discussed is that of local versus global control of agricultural policies. The public is invited to participate in this discussion.
Event Measure Q: Britt Bailey and Q debate (Cambria Veteran's Hall, 1000 Main Street, from Oct 23, 2004 07:00 PM to Oct 23, 2004 09:00 PM)
This forum will involve a 25 minute presentation by Britt Bailey, author of Against the Grain. Two speakers will discuss and debate Measure Q after her talk. Questions and answers will be taken as well.
Event Measure Q: Debate & Discussion (St. Peters Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta Avenue, Morro Bay, from Oct 22, 2004 07:00 PM to Oct 22, 2004 09:00 PM)
This forum will involve a 10 minute presentation by Britt Bailey speaking in favor of Measure Q and Dana Merrill speaking against Measure Q. The event will be moderated by a representative from the Episcopal Church with a heavy emphasis on questions and answers.
Event The Future of Food Video Showing (Washington Mutual, 1076 LOVR, from Oct 20, 2004 06:30 PM to Oct 20, 2004 08:30 PM)
THE FUTURE OF FOOD is a beautiful documentary describing some of the changes in American agriculture in the 20th century, and artfully traces how we got to where we are today facing the questions posed recently by genetic engineering of crops. These questions deal with the economic, legal, scientific, health and environmental problems associated with genetically engineered crops.
Event FED UP! Video Showing (Tierra Nueva Co-Housing Common Room, Tierra Nueva Ln. (off Hwy 1), Oceano, from Oct 17, 2004 07:00 PM to Oct 17, 2004 08:00 PM)
Using hilarious and disturbing archival footage (from archive.org) and featuring interviews with farmers, scientists, government officials and activists, FED UP! presents an entertaining, informative and compelling overview of our current food production system from the Green Revolution to the Biotech Revolution and what we can do about it. FED UP! answers many questions regarding genetic engineering, the Green Revolution, genetic pollution and modern pesticides through interviews with Marc Lappé and Britt Bailey from the Center for Ethics and Toxics, Peter Rosset and Anuradha Mittal from Food First, Vandana Shiva from the Research Center for Science, Technology and Ecology, Ignacio Chapela from UC Berkeley's Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, Martina McGloughlin, Director of UC Davis' Biotechnology Program and many others.
Event Food Film Festival (SLO Library, 995 Palm St., from Oct 16, 2004 05:00 PM to Oct 16, 2004 08:00 PM)
A benefit for Measure Q. A food film festival with Fed Up, Grave Danger of Falling Food and Deconstructing Supper and Dinner.
Event Forum on Measure Q (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Foothill Blvd., from Oct 10, 2004 02:00 PM to Oct 10, 2004 04:30 PM)
Marisa Waddell of KCBX will host a panel discussion between proponents and opponents of Measure Q. Ignacio Chapela will be the guest speaker. Jeannie Peters will speak on behalf of Measure Q. Opposing positions TBD.
Event Debate on Measure Q (Ludwick Center in San Luis Obispo, 864 Santa Rosa St., from Oct 04, 2004 07:00 PM to Oct 04, 2004 09:00 PM)
A debate on genetically engineered crops and their safety will be held at 7:00 pm on October 4th. Local radio celebrity Dave Congalton of KVEC 920 will moderate. The public is invited free of charge to this educational event. Miguel Altieri: an agroecologist from UC Berkeley. Steven Druker: an attorney who organized a lawsuit against the FDA. Scott Steinmaus: Weed scientist from Cal Poly. Jeff Wong: Geneticist from Cal Poly.
Event SLO Health Commission Meeting (SLO Library, 995 Palm St., from Oct 04, 2004 06:00 PM to Oct 04, 2004 08:00 PM)
The Health Commission will be taking public comment on Measure Q. Come tell the commission why they should support Measure Q. Each person is allowed to make a 3 minute public comment.
Event Fundraising Event for Measure Q (Linnaea's Cafe, 1110 Garden Street, SLO, from Oct 03, 2004 02:30 PM to Oct 03, 2004 05:30 PM)
A fundraising event is planned for October 3rd at 2:30pm at Linnaea’s Café, 1110 Garden Street, in San Luis Obispo. The event will feature delicious hors d’oevres, wine and conversation about Measure Q, the initiative that will prevent genetically engineered crops from being grown in San Luis Obispo County. As an additional thank you to supporters, Measure Q is proud to present gypsy flamenco guitarist Ryan Kelly Garcia. He will perform a style of flamenco guitar found only in a small town called Moron de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. Garcia has studied for many years under the brothers Juan and Paco del Gastor, two legendary gypsy flemenco guitarists and has performed nationally and internationally. Admission is $25.00. Come support Measure Q and help San Luis Obispo say YES! to a healthy, prosperous future.
Event Future of Food Video Showing (Le Forte’s Farm, 9211 Huer Huero Rd, Creston , from Oct 02, 2004 04:00 PM to Oct 02, 2004 06:00 PM)
THE FUTURE OF FOOD is a beautiful documentary describing some of the changes in American agriculture in the 20th century, and artfully traces how we got to where we are today facing the questions posed recently by genetic engineering of crops. These questions deal with the economic, legal, scientific, health and environmental problems associated with genetically engineered crops.
Event The Future of Food Video Showing (Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road, Atascadero, from Sep 23, 2004 07:00 PM to Sep 23, 2004 09:00 PM)
THE FUTURE OF FOOD is a beautiful documentary describing some of the changes in American agriculture in the 20th century, and artfully traces how we got to where we are today facing the questions posed recently by genetic engineering of crops. These questions deal with the economic, legal, scientific, health and environmental problems associated with genetically engineered crops. THE FUTURE OF FOOD also offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled GMO products that have quietly filled grocery store shelves and found their way into everyone’s diet over the past decade. THE FUTURE OF FOOD unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat.
Event The Future of Food Video Showing (Valley View Children's Center, 240-A Vernon Avenue, Arroyo Grande, from Sep 23, 2004 06:30 PM to Sep 23, 2004 08:30 PM)
RSVP to Jamie at 481-7534. THE FUTURE OF FOOD is a beautiful documentary describing some of the changes in American agriculture in the 20th century, and artfully traces how we got to where we are today facing the questions posed recently by genetic engineering of crops. These questions deal with the economic, legal, scientific, health and environmental problems associated with genetically engineered crops.
Event Farmer to Farmer Tour (American Legion Hall Post 136 at 417 Orchard, Arroyo Grande, from Sep 22, 2004 05:30 PM to Sep 22, 2004 07:30 PM)
Farmers on a tour of California will come to San Luis Obispo County September 22rd to speak about their experiences growing genetically engineered crops. The event will take place at American Legion Hall Post 136 at 417 Orchard, Arroyo Grande, California, beginning at 5:30pm with refreshments. At 6pm the speakers will provide a rare opportunity for farmers and other interested people to hear directly from farmers who have been grappling with the impacts of genetically engineered crops.
Event The Future of Food Video Showing (Cambria Community Center, 870 Main Street, Cambria, from Sep 21, 2004 07:00 PM to Sep 21, 2004 08:30 PM)
THE FUTURE OF FOOD is a beautiful documentary describing some of the changes in American agriculture in the 20th century, and artfully traces how we got to where we are today facing the questions posed recently by genetic engineering of crops. These questions deal with the economic, legal, scientific, health and environmental problems associated with genetically engineered crops. THE FUTURE OF FOOD also offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled GMO products that have quietly filled grocery store shelves and found their way into everyone’s diet over the past decade. THE FUTURE OF FOOD unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat.
Event The Future of Food Video Showing (Information Press, 3436 Sacramento “A”, SLO, from Sep 20, 2004 07:00 PM to Sep 20, 2004 09:00 PM)
THE FUTURE OF FOOD is a beautiful documentary describing some of the changes in American agriculture in the 20th century, and artfully traces how we got to where we are today facing the questions posed recently by genetic engineering of crops. These questions deal with the economic, legal, scientific, health and environmental problems associated with genetically engineered crops.
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