(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 15, 2010 ) HOUSTON -- FRESH is an exhilarating look at the solutions people around the country are developing in response to the decaying American food system. FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are creating new thinking in how we approach food. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision vision for a future of our food and our planet.
Screening: Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM
Unity Church of Christianity
2929 Unity Drive
Houston, TX 77057 www.unityhouston.org to purchase your tickets and see the movie trailers.
Additional Houston screenings of FRESH will be announced.
Following both screenings will be a short panel discussion from some of the leaders in the sustainable community. Panelist include Rick Bost of GeorgiaÂ’s Market, Federico Marques of Ruggles Green, HoustonÂ’s 1st certified green restaurant http://www.rugglesgreen.com and former founders and presidents of Urban Harvest.
Prior to and following the Georgia's Farm to Market screening, a farmers' market will be held inside the store.
About Unity Church of Christianity
Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity. Unity is non-denominational, non-dogmatic, and introduces an enlightened Christianity which embraces the universal truths in all religions. Learn more at www.unityhouston.org
About GeorgiaÂ’s Farm to Market
GeorgiaÂ’s Farm to Market is a new concept in healthy dining and shopping that focuses on sustainably produced foods and goods. Georgia's offers the finest selection of local & organic produce, grass-fed & natural meats, exotic teas, fresh artisan breads, dietary supplements and more. The daily lunch and weekend brunch features many of the natural, sustainably produced foods found in the store, and your local farms. Georgia's offers a venue for events, lectures and seminars aimed at building awareness in the health-conscious community. The core principles at Georgia's include promoting health, well-being and a sustainable lifestyle, while supporting local farmers, vendors, and its community. At Georgia's, you can learn about your options and discover new ways to empower yourself while enhancing your health. For more information visit www.georgiasmarket.com
