If you’re concerned about food in North America and you’re in Vancouver, you’ll have no dilemma about what to do this Saturday, Junho 6: Cabeça para o UBC Farm.

Autor Michael Pollan, who wrote the thought-provoking book, O Dilema do Onívoro, e, mais recentemente, Em Defesa da Comida: An Eater’s Manifesto, is appearing at a benefit event for the farm that begins at 1 pm.

In addition to the appearance by Pollan, the afternoon will include guided tours of the farm, as well as live music and entertainment. Bring a picnic lunch!

For tickets, que são $45 and include a signed copy of Em Defesa da Comida, contact Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks em 604-688-6755.

And if you’re looking to buy locally-grown produce, o UBC Farm Market is open Saturdays from 9 em – 1 pm, beginning June 13 and running into October. Vá cedo, embora, since they often run out of favorites — like their delicious salad greens — shortly after they open each week.