Michael Pollan: Food Chain

By Maegan Clark

October 3, 2019

Last Updated: June 14, 2011

Understanding the story of our food means tracing its path from seed to table. In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, author Michael Pollan explains the biology and ecology of our modern food chains. How do you connect with your food chain?
Michael Pollan is the author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, Food Rules, and other best-selling books. Pollan currently serves as the Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.
Watch additional videos from Michael Pollan on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
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