We keep hearing that we should eat more fish for health reasons, but with our growing population and modern technology, we are fishing some species close to extinction. The huge cod fisheries of the past have collapsed, and Bluefin Tuna is now an endangered species. Learn how to make sustainable choices when it comes to fish, and discover the pros and cons of aquaculture. As well, we will look at another bounty of the sea: sea vegetables. Learn about the many health benefits of consuming sea vegetables, and taste some easy ways to incorporate them into your diet. This class will be taught by Robin Matathias, who teaches Environmental Studies at Keene State College, where she developed and teaches a popular course on Food Health and the Environment.

This is a free class but you must register: call Shareholder Services at 802-246-2821 or email msbfc@sover.net

Free Presentation 5 Part Series (Take 1 or all 5)

Food Choice Series: A 5 part program (Take 1 or all 5) offered by Robin Matathias, in January and February. Join Robin Matathias, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies at Keene State College, for a series of classes that will explore the connection between food choices, food production systems, and their impacts on both human and environmental health. Our problems can seem overwhelming and unsolvable at times, but each day we make decisions about what to eat, and this simple daily act can have profound outcomes. These classes will teach you which food choices can lead to optimal human health, while having the least environmental impact. Learn how to evaluate water use, land requirements, energy use, and waste production to assess the ecological footprint and sustainability of our daily food–consumption decisions. We will also sample many delicious foods!

Class series presented by Robin Matathias, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies at Keene State College. Join Robin for a series of classes that explores the connection between food choices, food production systems, and their impacts on human and environmental health. Each day we make decisions about what to eat. These classes will teach you which food choices can lead to optimal human health, while having the least environmental impact. Learn how to evaluate water use, land requirements, energy use, and waste production to assess the ecological footprint and sustainability of our daily food–consumption decisions. We will also sample many delicious foods!

Saturdays

1-3pm

Jan 6: Whole Food & Fiber, Jan 13: Fat Facts, Jan 20: Sugar,
Jan 27: Overfishing & Sea Vegetables, Feb 3: Get to Know Your Greens