Claire Hope Cummings in Conversation with Percy Schmeiser

MARIN ORGANIC AND

POINT REYES BOOKS

PRESENT:

~

CLAIRE HOPE CUMMINGS IN CONVERSATION WITH PERCY SCHMEISER

Saturday, May 3^rd, 7 P.M.

Toby’s Feed Barn in Point Reyes Station

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Seed Swap and Reception with local wine and tastes.

7:45 p.m. – Conversation, discussion, reading, and book signing.

Tickets are $15.00 - available at Point Reyes Books / $20.00 at the door.

(This event is likely to sell out!)

Claire Hope Cummings, an environmental lawyer, journalist, and the author of the new book Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds, in conversation with Percy Schmeiser, a Canola farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada, who became an international symbol and spokesperson for farmers' rights and the regulation of transgenic crops during his protracted legal battle with the agrichemical corporation Monsanto.

Claire Hope Cummings will be speaking about her research that lead to her new book, and discuss with Percy Schmeiser the impact and consequences of his recent court victory over Monsanto. The talk will be preceded by a reception featuring local food from West Marin producers. This is an evening not to be missed by anyone who cares about seeds, food and farming!

For more information about Percy Schmeiser, please visit: www.percyschmeiser.com

For more information about Claire Hope Cummings, please visit: www.clairehopecummings.com

__________________________________________________________________________________

Marin Organic is an association of Marin County organic producers which has become an essential link between organic farmers and consumers throughout the county. Marin Organic provides growers with practical support and serves as an integral part of the agricultural and educational landscape in Marin.

www.MarinOrganic.org

Point Reyes Books, an independent bookstore for 5 years, is a customer-friendly, community gathering place committed to fostering the literary passions of West Marin residents and visitors, serving as a forum for West Marin's creative forces including authors, poets & photographers, sponsoring local literary, literacy, arts and environmental activities and events.

Proudly Co-Sponsored By: