Two People’s/UFM summer classes/People's Education Committee Classes:
Got (Raw) Milk? Learn about the benefits of raw milk and raw milk products; Unpasteurized, farm-fresh milk is mother nature's most perfect food. During this class, you will discover the differences between pasteurized and unpasteurized milk, the political history of raw milk in American and in Kansas, and how to find quality sources of raw milk for you and your family. Learn how to utilize raw milk at home by making raw milk products such as butter, cheese, and buttermilk. The class will especially focus on two milk products, providing step-by-step instructions for making milk kefir and yogurt. Whether you're unsure about what raw milk is or you've been drinking it for years, this class is essential for all people who want a healthy lifestyle.
Saturday, May 21, UFM Fireplace room, 2-4pm
Instructors: Stephanie Schiefelbein & Deane Lehmann
Food Matters: A movie screening that will inspire your stomach and your thoughts! The goal of Food Matters, the 2008 feature-length documentary film, is to communicate this quote by Hippocrates: "Let thy Food be thy Medicine and thy Medicine be thy Food". Their website, www.foodmatters.tv, further explains the film's main message, "With nutritionally-depleted foods, chemical additives and our tendency to rely upon pharmaceutical drugs to treat what's wrong with our malnourished bodies, it's no wonder that modern society is getting sicker. Food Matters sets about uncovering the trillion dollar worldwide 'sickness industry' and gives people some scientifically verifiable solutions for overcoming illness naturally." All are welcome to come and nourish your body, mind, and soul with Food Matters, snacks, friends, and though-provoking discussion.
Thursday, July 14th at 7pm, Auditorium, Manhattan Public Library
Instructors: Stephanie Schiefelbein
1 People’s/UFM fall classes:
(draft) How to interpret food labels
Learn how to navigating the organic and natural food aisle: How to interpret food labels, and find the best sources of food and information about organic and natural living. When walking down the organic food aisle of the grocery store, the choices can be overwhelming. What do these health claims mean? How do I pronounce that word on the list of ingredients? Where did this product come from? Which product should I chose? This workshop will delve into the intricacies of the language used by organic food products and give an overview of the evolving landscape of the organic food industry. Our goal is to educate organic foods consumers so they are armed with the knowledge and information necessary to be confident in their pursuit of finding the good stuff!
Location: UFM fireplace room (we have reserved the room)
Saturday August 20th 2-4pm
Instructors: Stephanie Schiefelbein & Jenny Guilford
Instructor bio:
Stephanie Schiefelbein is employed by Kansas State University as an Undergraduate Specialist at Hale Library. She is also pursuing a graduate certificate in Professional Communication. Stephanie is originally from Minnesota and completed her undergraduate degree in Wisconsin. A passionate supporter of raw milk, alternative health, and organic, nutrient-dense foods, she tries to lives as naturally as possible, consuming limited processed foods, committed to homemade food products, and living sugar-free and gluten-free. Stephanie attended the 2nd Annual Raw Milk Symposium and struggled with farmers in the legal battles over raw milk in Wisconsin. She is currently a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation, the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation, and the Education Committee of People's Grocery. In the future, Stephanie is considering pursuing a master's degree in Community Health Education.
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