Speakers

11:00am: Tonia L. Carrier, “The Hows and Whys of Veganism”

This talk is great for people still learning about all things Vegan! Join indie filmmaker, YouTube Vlogger, and light-hearted Vegan activist Tonia L. Carrier for this presentation on what Veganism IS and what it is NOT. Don’t let common misconceptions deter your interest in this ethical and fun dietary lifestyle. Tonia has easy, judgement free suggestions on how each of us can incorporate Veganism into happy, everyday living.

For more info, visit her YouTube channel at youtube.com/veganinmichigan

Also at facebook.com/veganinmichigan and instagram.com/veganinmichigan

1:00pm: Dr. Joel Kahn, “America’s Healthy Heart Doc”

Food Wars: Plants Victorious

The fact that the optimal diet for humans is still hotly debated indicates how difficult nutrition science is to perform and how deep rooted eating patterns are in people’s psyche. The noise of the discussion has gotten louder in the last year with an all meat diet making headlines. Yet, the amount of science indicating the health benefits, planetary advantage, and obvious kindness to animals for plant diet, is breathtaking. The hot diet plans will be discussed and the latest data presented.

3:00pm: Lauren Edwards, Animal Rescue

Lauren Edwards owns three Pet Valu franchises and is the president and founder of Moggy’s Mission. She is very active in the rescue community in Windsor and Essex County, working with and hosting adoptathons at her stores for many of the local rescue groups. In 2017 Lauren rescued a 4 day old lamb and it inspired her to start Charlotte’s Freedom Farm - a farm sanctuary for rescued farm animals. Charlotte’s is home to over 65 animals, many with special needs. Lauren will speak about her journey to veganism, starting Charlotte’s Freedom Farm and the animals on the farm and in the industry.”

Kids Zone

Kids have tons to do at VegFest!

Thanks, Party Putt, for your sponsorship! Once again, they’ll be offering mini-putt activities in the Kids Zone.

And the Cruelty-Free Bunny and the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” Dog will be back!