It’s hard to see Food, Inc. and not be inspired. Okay, so most people might not be selling their house and quitting their office job to become full time farmers but the movie certainly inspires people to change something in their lives. There’s a lot of super simple but highly effective things you can do to transition off of a corn-based diet, lessen your carb(on) food/footprint, support local farmers and choose humanely raised meats. We are thrilled by the deluge of emails we’ve received from people across the country who are inspired by the film and want to make changes but are looking for some help.
Below is a list to some of the most commonly asked questions.
1. Where can I buy organic food? The Eat Well Guide is a handy resource which lists local farmers markets, farms, restaurants and Community Supported Agricultural programs in your area, all of which offer organic and sustainable foods.
2. Where can I buy sustainably raised meat? Eat Wild is a user-friendly resource with listings for grass-fed meat and dairy near you.  Do you need some clarification on all of those confusing terms used to describe meat products, such pasture-raised, non-confined or natural? If so, Sustainable Table’s wallet-sized gloassary of meat production will help you better understand what these each mean.
3. What is the status of Kevin’s law? Unfortunately, nothing right now. However, you can support the ongoing work of Barb Kowlacyk and her mom, Pat Buck, for safer food standards nationwide through their organization, Center for Foodborne Illness, Research and Prevention.
4. How can I get in touch with Michael Pollan? Yes, he’s a hot commodity right now, but you can chat with him! There will be live-chat with him this Thursday at 3PM PST on Facebook. Click here for details.
5. I didn’t see Food, Inc. When is it coming to my town? We’re constantly adding new cities and theaters, but if yours isn’t listed here, tell your local theater that you want to see it! And, stay tuned for the DVD release date.
Assuming these actions whet your appetite, don’t forget to check out the official film site which offers lots of juicy resources. The 10 tips will help to jump start some lifestyle changes you can make now. Learn more about issues raised in the film, ranging from workers rights to genetic engineering and connect with organizations leading efforts to reform our industrial food system. The enthusiasm generated by Food, Inc. is evidence that it is helping to galvanize people across the country who are all committed to making sure we all have access to safe, healthy and sustainable foods.
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just saw the movie tonight, thought it was decent but left some holes in the “how can we solve this” area. one part i was troubled with was how all of the huge conglomerates are buying up the organic companies,
which was presented as being a good thing. the problem is that they will invariably pervert the line between what is and isnt organic. and here is proof of that in a recent MSNBC article on hormones being allowed in “organic” baby food, among other things:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31719136/ns/health-more_health_news
I think Hirschberg (from stonyfield farms) is a little naive (and possibly a sellout) to think that its a good thing that companies like walmart and danone are in the natural/organics business. they have no ethical incentive to do what is right for public health, for the environment, etc. The BEST case scenario is that they leave those business units alone. but they will invariably find ways to produce more at a smaller cost (while keeping the price high based on the “organic” image) and will wield their lobbying power to blur the lines of what actually passes for organic. in other words, they are buying organic companies to bend them to THEIR will - not to preserve the holiness of organic.
moreover, people have been clueless already for the past 50 years on what they are eating - even that woman eating fast food THOUGHT IT WAS HEALTHY!! so to think they NOW have a vote (ie, an intelligent voice) in this a little silly. because the packaging will continue to lie/omit and will “seem” organic. so even the discriminating shoppers are going to be duped.
man, it really depresses me, lol.
I saw the movie last night and was affected by it in the same way that I was by Fast Food Nation — probably even more so. And I completely agree with Scott’s comment — I hope there is a follow-up documentary on the effects that Wal-Mart, Kellogg, Colgate, etc. are having on the organic food industry now that they are buying brands like Tom’s, Stonyfield, etc. There is nothing good about this trend — is Colgate or Kellogg really going to put up with how expensive organic foods are to produce? Wal-Mart is NOTORIOUS for demanding that its suppliers cut costs in EVERY WAY POSSIBLE. They are going to start doing this to Stonyfield, if they haven’t done it already (read Charles FIshman’s “The Wal-Mart Effect” for more info on their shady ways.)
These corporations, as we all knew even before Fast Food Nation and Food, Inc., are ruthless in a way that Americans do not want to think about, because their actions go against everything we think we stand for. I love how we quickly protest the generally shady and corrupt state of places like Iran (especially after the elections) but won’t see what our own corporations are doing to mess up our lives. And these corporations have lawyers and more lawyers ready to stop people from protesting the system. The part of Food, Inc. that discussed Oprah’s fight against the food industry was just terrifying.
Anyway, this is a disjointed rant, but GREAT movie and please keep fighting! This movie, along with Fast Food Nation, makes me want to do something and stop being passive!
Why isn’t “Food, inc playing in Alabama???!!!
The movie Food,inc not playing in Alabama??
When will this movie come to Birmingham Alabama?
I live in Central Florida, and I would like to see it, but for some reason, it is NOT being shown anywhere.
Not playing in Florida either.
It’s a great movie, but I think you would make more progress by making it available soon on DVD and iTunes!
Saw Michael Pollan on PBS not too long ago. Very pleased to see FOOD, Inc. come out following the airing of that show. This appears to be only the tip of the iceberg concerning food, it’s creation, sustainability and distrubution…the lines may already be blurred for what passes for organic starting with farms that are in transiton to organic. Found a bit of poetic humor in poem - Ode To The Standard American Diet…sums it up well…a good read…www.keepyourselfwell.com.
Karen,
Food Inc is playing at the Bama Theater in Tuscaloosa on August 9th. We’re planning on having a big event for the open - check out http://www.eatingalabama.org for more information and sign up for the mailing list.
I’d hate to cross the line with this, but it’s for the greater good. For those who are not fortunate to be able to get to their local theater to catch this AMAZING documentary…..Watch this, it will give you a taste and should temporarily suffice.
The Future of Food - Watch the Documentary Film for Free
http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/the_future_of_food/