Bob Pierson, the program director of Farm to City, will speak at noon Wednesday on College Green about the importance of supporting local Pennsylvania farmers.
Farm to City is a Philadelphia-based organization that, according to its Web site, aims "to unite communities, families and farmers year-round through good locally grown food . and sees a region where the sustainable family farm is economically successful."
The Farmers Market located in front of the University Bookstore on Wednesdays is part of the Farm to City effort to bring locally grown food straight into the city.
Pierson is expected to speak about the need to support local farmers and the health benefits of eating fresh produce.
The talk will also feature a free lunch and giveaways.
The event is sponsored by the Office of Health Education and the Facilities and Real Estate Services Office.
- Alissa Eisenberg
