PBS-Bill Moyers Journal-Nov 28, 2008 - Food Policy, Way we Eat

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MICHAEL POLLAN

Bill Moyers sits down with Michael Pollan, Knight Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley, to discuss what direction the U.S. should pursue in the often-overlooked question of food policy. Pollan is author of IN DEFENSE OF FOOD: AN EATER'S MANIFESTO.

CHANGING THE WAY WE EAT

Discover innovative schemes aiming to change the way our nation eats. View Will Allen, of Growing Power, a pioneer in the urban farming movement in action. Find out about what Alice Waters, international-known chef and sustainable farm advocate, is hoping to see on the White House Lawn. And take a virtual visit to one of artist Fritz Haeg's Edible Estates.



VOTING WITH YOUR FORK

Find out simple ways that you can change the world one meal at a time.



OUR DAILY BREAD — HUNGER RESOURCES MAP

Why are America's food banks suffering shortages? Find out what you can do to help.



DEBATING THE FARM BILL

Is it a farm bill or a food bill? What's behind the debate over American farm policy.