Comstock Ferre Heirloom Festival

[Analiese Paik]

Many thanks to Bill Duesing, Rep. Dick Roy, and Jeff Cordulack for
joining me on the GMO panel on Sunday, June 3 at Comstock Ferre's
Heirloom Festival 2012. We had a large and engaged audience and one
woman I met expressed an interest in becoming the Litchfield County
Tipping Point Network leader. I will be passing her name and contact
information on to Tara, who is responsible for the Tipping Point
Network, along with the name of a Slow Food leader interested in co-
leading the New Haven Tipping Point Network.

At the sustainable food panel discussion last week at New Morning
Market in Woodbury with me, Clean Food author Terry Walters and store
owner John Pittari (and CT NOFA board member), we discussed the good,
the bad, and the ugly about our food system, but were sure to leave
guests feeling upbeat and empowered to create change through consumer
demand for non-GMO food. Right to Know CT grew our ranks and recruited
another possible Tipping Point leader. It is so heartening to see the
level of consumer interest and commitment growing and important to
share with you the power of getting out into our communities. Whether
joining an already planned event as a speaker, or planning dedicated
GMO events, each of our efforts will create the sparks that gets
people thinking and acting differently and help attract future
leaders.

I came away from yesterday's event knowing that Comstock Ferre is an
important leader in efforts to label GMOs - whether in CA or CT or
anywhere else in our country. Please support this heirloom seed
company when you are shopping for seeds, plants and gifts.
Wethersfield is a beautiful town and a fun place to visit for a trip
back in time as their buildings date back to the 1700s and 1800s. The
company is now owned by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed company out of
Missouri and owner Jere Gettle spoke about their upcoming Heirloom
Festival in CA that is expected to draw over 20,000 (last year's drew
11,000). Guest speakers this year will include Vandana Shiva, Jeffrey
Smith from IRT, Ronnie Cummins from the Organic Consumers Association,
Percy Schmeiser (Canadian farmer sued by Monsanto after his canola
field were contaminated by their seed) and many more. Please encourage
your friends to attend this event in Sept. 2012 in Santa Rosa, CA.
Best,
Analiese Paik
co-founder Right to Know CT
Founder, Fairfield Green Food Guide

[Vonnie Neufeld]

Thanks Analiese for the update. 

I wanted to go but started my own garden instead. It's been a long time coming and I am so grateful to be able to do it. I will follow and hopefully attend many of your events over the summer when I am not working full time. 

In good health. 

Vonnie Neufeld, Health coach

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