All around the country on October 24th people will be celebrating healthy, affordable, and sustainable food, as well as grassroots efforts to change food policy. This Food Day, please join UVM in some fantastic foodie festivities!

10am Tour of the Intervale Center (180 Intervale Road)
A first-hand look at the Intervale Center’s innovative programs, including the Intervale Food Hub, Intervale Conservation Nursery greenhouses, and the Intervale farmer complex.
Hosted by the Intervale Center

11am-3pm Real Food tasting (Davis Center Atrium)
Sample local, fair and ecologically sound food, meet the people behind the products, and find out where you can get them on campus!
Hosted by University Dining Services and the Real Food Challenge

2pm Gallery tour of EAT: The Social Life of Food (Fleming Museum)
Join student docent Nicole Bull for a gallery tour of this student-curated exhibition.
Hosted by the Fleming Museum

4:15-5:15pm Lecture: Will Rapp (Aiken 102)
The founder of Gardener’s Supply will discuss “Sustainable Agriculture and Energy.”
Hosted by the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

5:30-6:30pm Lecture: Josh Farley (Kalkin 001)
UVM professor Josh Farley will discuss “Redefining Agricultural Efficiency.”
Hosted by the UVM Food Systems Initiative

7pm Documentary: The Dark Side of Chocolate (Kalkin 001)
Learn about the social consequences of chocolate production and sample fair trade chocolate.
Hosted by Slow Food UVM

And don't forget Real Food Entrees will be served ALL day in ALL dining locations!

RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/206594526187359/
To learn more about the national event check out the Food Day webpage at http://www.foodday.org/