"Michael Pollan":http://www.michaelpollan.com will speak for free on Wed, 10/11 at 7p.m. in Chapel Hill, NC at the "Morehead Planetarium, UNC":http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us - he is a big promoter of environmental sustainability.

*It's all about the food* -- read this article in the Durham News & Observer
"The grow-local trend has strong roots in this region, author Michael Pollan says...":http://www.newsobserver.com/707/story/494638.html

For information on local sustainable agriculture efforts, visit the "Carolina Farm Stewardship Association":www.carolinafarmstewards.org.