An ethno-botanist and a local seed grower share a stage tonight in Philomath to talk about the relationship between food production and the land.
Gary Nabhan is an award-winning ethno-botanist, author, poet and local foods advocate. Some of his popular books include, “Arab/American: Landscape, Culture and Cuisine in Two Great Deserts,” Why Some Like It Hot: Food, Genes and Cultural Diversity,” and “Coming Home to Eat: The Pleasure and Politics of Local Foods.”
He’ll be joined by seed grower Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds. Morton brings almost 30 years of experience growing organic seeds for farmers and gardeners.
- When: 7:00pm
- Where: Mary’s River Grange on Grange Hall Road south of Philomath (near Gathering Together Farm, at 25159 Grange Hall Road.)
- How much: Advance tickets (sliding scale, $7 to $20) are available at Corvallis Brewing Supply and at GrassRoots Books and Music in Corvallis.
