St. Louis, Home to GMO Behemoth and Innovative Local Farming Welcomes Eric Schlosser

Anyone interested in land use, economic development, health and nutrition, or workers rights in St. Louis should be thrilled to have a seat at this intimate discussion with Eric Schlosser. McKendree University and Slow Food St. Louis are hosting an intimate dinner and conversation with Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation tomorrow (4/24) at Farmhaus Restaurant (details below).

Mr. Schlosser’s investigative journalism exposed the impact that the fast food industry is having on our health, environment, and economy. He has reported on a variety of subjects from migrant farm workers to the prison system, and co-produced two award-winning films, “Food, Inc.” and “There Will Be Blood.” Mr. Schlosser will also be speaking at a Sold Out event April 25th at McKendree.

Fast Food Nation was one of the first books to bring food ethics to the forefront, predating the Michael Pollan craze by a few years. By these standards, Eric Schlosser is a local foods veteran. His wisdom and ease in discussing all sides of our food system is essential in a corporate and political environment as unique and complicated as St. Louis’.