BEING WHO WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BECOME

Truth tellers Alice Waters ,Florence Reed,Francis Moore Lappe Diane Wilson  all are fighters for purity of food and those who do the work of the harvest, be it in the fields or in Diane Wilson’s case, on a shrimp boat. Have students look at these four women’s lives and how each has contributed to the struggle of those who grow/harvest our food and the maintenance of its purity.At this time of year, as we approach holidays to celebrate harvest, have students consider the plight of farmers. The film, ‘The Garden” shares the true story of a clash of our culture and another and demonstrates dramatically what has gone horribly wrong. What is the relationship of your students to local farmers? Do they even know any? Do they have access to farmer’s markets and fresh healthy foods? Do they understand the significance of what happened in this story and what must be reversed if we are going to have a future with ‘real’ food. Also, see Food Inc. for more on this topic with students.Trailers for both films here: