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Jun. 3, 2013 Source: U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance news release The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) today announced that Celebrity Chef and Nutritionist Ellie Krieger will moderate The Food DialoguesSM: Chicago. The event, entitled, "Transparency and Food: Our responsibility to make information available to today's consumer" is the second panel in a two-part series of events taking place in Chicago. The June 19 panel discussion will be held at Kendall College School of Culinary Arts where Ellie Krieger will join farmers, ranchers, industry experts, pundits and media to discuss one of America's biggest food issues - the type of information consumers are looking for when making food-purchasing decisions. "USFRA's goal for The Food Dialogues is to spark conversation on some of today's toughest questions surrounding food production," said Bob Stallman, chairman of USFRA and president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. "The topic of transparency and food is intended to engage consumers and the key decision-makers along the food chain who deliver the products consumers find on the shelves of supermarkets and on menus across the country. By adding Ellie Krieger as the moderator for this event, we hope to create a dynamic environment where everyone finds value in the discussion," said Stallman. Best known as the host of Food Network's hit show, "Healthy Appetite," Ellie's charismatic approach to talking about food has made her a go-to resource on nutrition by the media and public alike. Krieger's success can be attributed to her unique way of offering real life advice without any of the gimmicks and crash diets that often permeate mainstream culture. USFRA also announced the panelist line-up for the June 19 discussion, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT and will be streamed live online. Panelists will include: • Kathleen Merrigan, former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture • David Fikes, Food Marketing Institute Director Consumer/Community Affairs and Social Responsibility • Gene Kahn, former president and CEO of Cascadian Farms • Jayson Lusk, University of Oklahoma agriculture economist and author, "The Food Police" Lynn Martz, rancher, Martz Family Farm, Maple Park, Ill. • Bo Stone, farmer, P & S Farms, Rowland, NC • Mary Pat Raimondi, American Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition Vice President, Strategic Policy and Partnerships • Brad Nelson, Marriott International Corporate Chef and Vice President of Culinary • Anupy Singla, journalist, author and blogger, www.indianasappliepie.com For more information on this event, including how to register, visit www.fooddialogues.com. Follow USFRA on Twitter @USFRA using #FoodD or on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/usfarmersandranchers. Tweet |
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