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Edward Benote "Eddie" Hill

Food Systems Director, Founder, BIPOC Land Steward

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Edward “Eddie” Hill is one of the seven founders of Black Food Sovereignty Coalition and Director of the Black Farm Bureau. Hill brings a humorous directness and cheeky sincerity to his work advancing environmental, economic, and social justice (parity) through food systems and wealth building in vulnerable communities. 

Where: Virtual. RSVP for this free event now.

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Environment & Outdoors

Kitchen Table Issues

Crosscut Festival 2022
Wed May 4, 2022 | 9:00am

The food we eat and how it arrived on our plate are the center of a voracious debate about our health and the sustainability of our environment. The assumption is local, organic, farm-to-table food is our best course. But what if the data tells us global food markets and industrial farming actually do a better job setting the table? WATCH NOW

 

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Featuring: Edward Benote "Eddie" Hill, Robert Paarlberg, Kate Yoder

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About the Festival

The Crosscut Ideas Festival is a celebration of big ideas and a gathering for bold thinkers. Newsmakers, changemakers and innovators come together to take a fresh look at the biggest issues of our time. Over one week, the Crosscut Ideas Festival hosts fireside conversations and panels, meetups, art installations, workshops, and interactive experiences.

headliners gala

Celebrate the best of PNW community and culture while supporting public media. Enjoy a night of entertainment with a culinary tour of the region curated by premier chefs and restaurateurs, Hear from The Daily host Michael Barbaro, and bid on a unique items in a PBS and Northwest-themed auction.