The Art of Farming

I've got four $250 tickets to the Art of Farming cocktail party at Sotheby's in New York on September 23 to give away. For information on the first Tri-State Heirloom Vegetable auction, go to artoffarming.org.

This first-of-its-kind event will celebrate edible heirlooms and the art involved in their creation. The novel concept provides a unique platform for local farmers, purveyors, celebrity chefs, food industry experts and high-profile New Yorkers to join together for a shared interest in the vitality of the Greenmarket and raise important funds for the GrowNYC New Farmer Development Project and The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm. The event is supported by leaders and visionaries in the sustainable food and farming movement, including Eric Ripert,Martha Stewart, Bette Midler, Dan Barber, Liz Neumark, and others.

If you want a ticket, leave a comment on this blog. One week from today I'll put all the names in a hat and randomly select four people who will receive the tickets. It's going to be a great event. Good luck!

Comments

Natec1993

This is exciting! Please throw my name in as well.

09/16/2010 at 07:54 PM

me.yahoo.com/a/8_GNvzszrI55E23dOIeuyYi5XEd.pfkbv_Qxsg--

please put my name in the hat :) (i'm ian's favorite cousin)

09/16/2010 at 05:14 PM

Mkezunovic

Hello, I am currently reading your book "Garlic and Sapphires". I'm wondering if the restaurants mentioned are just as good today, as they were when you first reviewed them. I'm working my way through the recipes; this weekend it's the easy cheesecake!

09/16/2010 at 11:02 AM

Chimaeranyc

I have always been inspired by your example
I would love the chance to learn more

09/16/2010 at 11:02 AM

LeAnneMatlach

this would be an amazing event to attend!

09/16/2010 at 07:54 AM

Lisa Cushman

Yum! I never win these things (ever) but what the heck.

09/16/2010 at 07:40 AM

Gberhane

this sounds lovely! please put my name in the hat :)

09/15/2010 at 08:47 PM

Emily Zilber

It would make my day (my week, my month, my year!) if I were to win these tickets. My fingers are crossed!

09/15/2010 at 07:01 PM

Klocke1

a reason for me to fly from San Francisco to NY :) Sotheby's

09/15/2010 at 06:51 PM

Melissahfoto

Would love to win ticket!

09/15/2010 at 06:45 PM

GeorgieCakes

I would be so honored if I ever had the opportunity to attend such a wonderful event. Best of luck to all of us!

09/15/2010 at 06:34 PM

Timothy Edwin Minerd

Looks like an amazing event! For some great causes!

09/15/2010 at 06:32 PM

Samantha M John

I adore heirloom tomatoes, something about food that is differently colored than usual always makes them taste better.

09/15/2010 at 06:07 PM

www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawnFO4MeRrRaTgsjVY3xwYYdTrO4KdOS1n0

I'm currently in culinary school, and my husband and I would love to have a small-scale farm someday (mostly for our personal use). I would love to attend the event! :)

09/15/2010 at 05:55 PM

Four_tines

Would love to go!

Check out my food blog, Four Tines and a Napkin, at www.four-tines.com!

09/15/2010 at 05:47 PM

Ldshockey

cool! love veggies and cocktail parties!

09/15/2010 at 05:46 PM

Katieabbo

Would love to attend. Could live on heirlooms alone.

09/15/2010 at 05:44 PM

TheAPMOM

This sounds so yummy. I'd love to go but even I don't win (which I won't) still glad this event is happening!

09/15/2010 at 05:31 PM

Sanurajamila

As a food blogger at www.MyLifeRunsOnFood.com, this is an event that will enrich my culinary love.

09/15/2010 at 05:31 PM

Apousson

What an amazing sounding event! I would love to go - I'll keep my fingers crossed that the random number generator loves me back!

09/15/2010 at 05:29 PM

Sandra Di Capua

would love to attend!

09/14/2010 at 10:25 AM

Lorenef77

Sounds wonderful-- would love to attend! Am hereby expressing my interest in attending the event.

09/14/2010 at 08:21 AM

Fadefallenangel

Foodie broke college student, who would love the taste of the food life...Please pick me !!!!

09/14/2010 at 04:46 AM

Jessica Brown

Your books have had such a profound effect on me in my twenties!
As a writer, artist and someone who spent thier childhood cooking and finding peace in the kitchen- you made me feel ok at times when I couldnt.
Always wanted to write you, but wasnt sure of the words. Anyway,
Best wishes and many thanks to you for all you have written! Hope fall is soft and gentle and filled with beauty for you

09/13/2010 at 01:01 PM

foodgalnyc

Oh, how I live for this time of year just for the heirlooms! Loved all your books, Ruth. Thank you!

09/13/2010 at 10:05 AM

GastroGirls

Must. Go. Now. :)

09/13/2010 at 09:14 AM

Caron Wendell

Would love to go so please pick ME!
thanks

09/13/2010 at 08:21 AM

Brennamead

Would love to throw my hat in the ring for a ticket. Thanks!

09/13/2010 at 07:29 AM

mary debartolo

Sounds like an awesome event - would love an opportunity to get there. Keeping my fingers crossed for the ticket pick!

09/12/2010 at 07:17 PM

Lorraine Rinella

I have actively participated in my local farmers mreket in Central Virginia I love the idea of the use of heirloom seeds . I want to go to this event

09/12/2010 at 01:38 PM

Greylady

Hello, my name is Or and I'm 23 from Israel. I read Tender at the Bone (and Garlic and Sapphires, which was traslated to Hebrew as you probably know). I want to write you a more personal message but I'm a little embarrassed about it being in the blog's comments. Do you have a mail box or a message box or anything else? My e-mail is greylady@walla.co.il
I know it sounds a little silly (and I'm sorry it's unrelated to the current post) but I'll be really glad if you'll answer me. Thanks anyway.

09/12/2010 at 11:46 AM

_AllyMac

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to attend the Sotheby's Event!
It's about time we had an event to celebrate our local foods.
Crossing my fingers you pick my name! :)

09/12/2010 at 11:20 AM

jeremyaaronlong

Ruth,

I'm originally from a farming community in Western Kansas and I've recently been reading books and educating myself about the food we eat with books such as "The Omnivore's Dilemma". I also just read "Garlic and Sapphires" as well as your other books. Being a waiter in DC at a restaurant (Ris, www.risdc.com) that has a strong focus on fresh and local produce, all of my worlds seem to be colliding. Your humor and perspective is much appreciated.

Thanks,

Jeremy
Washington, DC

09/12/2010 at 10:01 AM

Drevkin

Ruth, sounds great. Takes me back a few years to when I was an obsessed vegetable gardener, starting tomato seedlings in my basement in February. By mid July, I was harvesting from some 40+ tomato plants for our family of two (could never bear to throw a seedling out), and prepping batches to freeze that lasted until the following Spring. Now garden-less and back in the city, my passion for locally grown remains - and my love of all things food related. It's events like this, and wonderful books like yours, that keep me connected to the dirt.

Diana

09/12/2010 at 07:27 AM

IsOccupation

Dear Ruth,

First, thank you for signing the statement in support of Israeli actors refusing to legitimize the Israeli Occupation by performing in illegal settlements! This is so important, and so good of you to express your opinion on the subject - especially here in New York.

This event sounds terrific, and we'd love to participate - just two of us, not the whole group... :-)

Thank you for both,
The IOA Team

Israeli Occupation Archive
http://www.Israeli-Occupation.org

09/11/2010 at 04:13 PM

Nestnestnest

Hi Ruth - what a lovely way to find your site....I'm an instant fan. I would love to attend the event and write about it on my lifestlyle blog, Nest by Tamara. This sounds like an amazing accomplishment for the farming industry to be in the auction houses and truly given the attention and respect the industry deserves as pure art form! I spend a lot of time in the east end of Long Island and love the local produce still farmed in the area - I wrote about it last summer http://nestnestnest.blogspot.com Looking forward to reading more and following you here best, Tamara Matthews-Stephenson

09/11/2010 at 04:11 PM

Caron Wendell

When you come to Princeton to speak maybe you can come to my restaurant....no review~
hope I get to meet you first!

09/11/2010 at 04:05 PM

Raleighelizabeth Smith

I live in new york! you are our bookclub book this month! (granted we're a foodie book club...) BUT! pick me pick me pick me please, this would be so much more interesting than my grad classes.

09/11/2010 at 03:22 PM

Nancyinsonoma

Oh Ruth !! This sounds like an event not to be missed and I hope that the only reason you cannot attend is due to your writing retreat in N.H. !
Please put my name in the hat - you are toooooo generous !

09/11/2010 at 08:43 AM

Amyshriber

I am very excited about this event. Would love to go!

09/11/2010 at 08:04 AM

Catherine Knuff

Love to go!

09/11/2010 at 07:49 AM

Kailie Bennett

Would love to go with my husband, as we just took up heirloom gardening two years ago. It's amazing to grow our own food and share with others. We most look forward to feeding our own children one day the food that we have grown.

09/11/2010 at 07:31 AM

JennARinella

I would love to surprise my mom and take her to this incredible event...thanks for the chance to win..what a great idea....

09/11/2010 at 05:27 AM

Jchandler2730

I'll bring you a fresh picked olive and an olive branch from my Maryland grove

09/11/2010 at 05:10 AM

Hakyung

please, ruth! i'd love to attend.

09/10/2010 at 07:42 PM

Avacatau

Pick me! Pick me!

09/10/2010 at 07:04 PM

kerri brewer

i'd love to go!!

09/10/2010 at 06:26 PM

Caron Wendell

Can't wait to go
thanks

09/10/2010 at 05:00 PM

Wordstoeatby.blogspot.com

I'd love to win/go! Thanks so much.

09/10/2010 at 04:16 PM

NickPramik

Ruth! My favorite person to followe on twitter. . .would love to go. Hope I get picked!

09/10/2010 at 04:11 PM

Katiebart

Hi Ruth - Throw my name in the hat, please! Would love the chance to go. Cheers!

09/10/2010 at 04:09 PM

ChefAtTheMarket

Hi Ruth- I know selection is random, but I would looove to go as I have dedicated my career to teaching about the virtues of local produce. I would sure learn great new info to pass on at my demos from this event! Thanks for being generous and giving away the tix! -Karen

09/10/2010 at 04:05 PM

AlexisTryon

Ruth - I would love to go! I've been watching this event for a while and it looks amazing.

09/10/2010 at 04:01 PM

Hyperboleblues

Must. Win. Contest.

09/10/2010 at 03:42 PM

Tantesophie

... i would love to come ... thanks ... just have a big pot of tomato soup on the stove ... roasted them in the oven first and they are almost ready to go through the food mill ... yumm ...

09/10/2010 at 03:23 PM

Katherine Blumm

Sounds like a delightful event-- I'd love to go!

09/10/2010 at 03:10 PM

Ayalevi

Hi, thanks for the opportunity!
We are growing tomatoes as well as other vegetables in our garden for the second year now. Lots more to learn and hopefully to eat too.

Please add my name to the hat.
Thanks!
aya

09/10/2010 at 03:01 PM

cybercita

I would LOVE to go!

09/10/2010 at 02:32 PM

Danacore

me! me!

09/10/2010 at 02:23 PM

Mvldz

Sounds like an amazingly positive event to try and not only get more press for the farm to table movement, but also to support the cause of Grow NYC and The Sylvia Center (which I've never heard of... but will now definitely be keeping in mind for volunteer purposes.) The farm to table seed, if not planted into the minds of our youth, will fall apart if we don't start to educate, and fill the next generation with a budding knowledge of being more conscious about food in the growing, cooking, eating, nurturing sense :)

09/10/2010 at 02:21 PM

Kestober

Sounds delicious - have enjoyed this summer's heirloom carrots.

09/10/2010 at 02:20 PM

Oneiromantics

Sounds like fun!

09/10/2010 at 02:18 PM

Loumarpen

This is such a great and important event. I wold love the chance to attend! Thanks!

09/10/2010 at 02:17 PM

Larksandjapes

Here's hoping you'll pull a Jacque out of that hat.

thanks!

09/10/2010 at 02:13 PM

AllieLalonde

This summer I have been sorely missing my Granny's heirloom tomatoes from Northern Ontario. I would love a ticket with all of my heart!

09/10/2010 at 01:55 PM

Katie Hards

This grad student in food culture would love to attend this event! Ruth thank you for your continued inspiration!

09/10/2010 at 01:54 PM

Marthaburzynsk

Great idea--and a delicious way to educate! I'd love to attend.

09/10/2010 at 01:53 PM

LexEats

Fingers & corners crossed on my entry! Thanks for the opportunity!

09/10/2010 at 01:52 PM

Greenygal

I grow heirloom shallots that my great-great-grandmother used to grow. I love the connection that it gives me to the past. Would love tkts!

09/10/2010 at 01:50 PM

Meredithmo

Fantastic idea. I would be beyond delighted to attend.

09/10/2010 at 01:47 PM

MarmandeFoods

Ruth - I love your blog and would love to go to this event!

09/10/2010 at 01:46 PM

Francesca Ferenczi

You and your writing have inspired me to pursue my love of food and cooking. Thank you for sharing.

09/10/2010 at 01:39 PM

Jacob Ballon

Ruth --
I love your blog.
Would love to go to the vegetable auction!
Thanks,
Jake

09/10/2010 at 01:39 PM

Fertilegroundus

Well I can't resist this one. Throw my name in!

09/10/2010 at 01:39 PM

Lyricsporadic

It sounds like an incredible opportunity. I would love to attend if I get the ticket.

09/10/2010 at 01:38 PM

Jenny Cohen

This sounds amazing - what a great opportunity!

09/10/2010 at 01:36 PM

kinsey26

hi...
love your blog..
would really like to go to event!
thanks
amy

09/10/2010 at 01:34 PM

S Nguyen

Would love to attend The Art of Farming event at Sothebys!

09/10/2010 at 01:33 PM

DemianRepucci

Every season I eagerly anticipate late August for the harvest of heirloom tomatoes that arrive at the Union Square Farmer's Market. I would love to go to The Art of Farming event at Sotheby's! Thanks!

09/10/2010 at 01:32 PM