Local Food to the Rescue

Describing himself as an "environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer," Joel Salatin has been dubbed "the high priest of the pasture" by The New York Times. Adamant about rebuilding the soil as the first step toward creating a sustainable farm, he is a bold advocate for changing from conventional to organic farming. Goods from Polyface Farm, his organic enterprise in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, reach 3,000 families, 10 retail outlets and 50 restaurants. Among his books are Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal and, just out, Folks, This Ain't Normal, with practical ideas about how small changes in our lives can have tremendous impact. In his talk, Salatin will apply his sharp wit and down-home experience to the Bay Area agricultural landscape.

Editor's Note:  Originally scheduled for 4/16/2012