Planting the Seed for a Sustainable Food Supply: Chris Hastings at TEDxBirmingham 2014

What if Alabama could be the answer to America's healthcare crisis? In this informative talk, chef Chris Hastings discusses a sustainable, healthy food supply as a benefit to both our physical health and Alabama's economic strength.

Chris Hastings is a decorated chef, having run kitchens in some
of the country's best restaurants. He helped put
Birmingham's culinary scene on the map, and is a
leading advocate for the farm-to-table movement. Chris is the chef/owner of the Hot and Hot Fish Club.

TEDxBirmingham 2014 - "Rediscover the Magic" - was held on March 1, 2014 at UAB's Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham, Alabama. 15 speakers plus several artistic performers spread their ideas with cross-disciplinary mix of attendees from the Magic City, ranging from civic and business leaders to professionals, educators, technologists, and artists. TEDxBirmingham -- like all TEDx events -- is an independent, volunteer effort. It is not organized for political reasons, monetary reward, or personal gain. Everyone associated with TEDxBirmingham does so because they believe in the power of ideas to change the world.

This TEDxBirmingham talk is shared with you by the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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