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Connections: Is "Farm To Table" A Myth?

Is "farm to table" a myth?

You might have seen the remarkably thorough piece from the Tampa Bay Times that has gone viral, called "Farm to Fable."Journalist Laura Reiley tracked the "local food" claims of dozens of restaurants, and found that many simply lie. Her piece has sparked conversation about so-called farm-to-table restaurants across the country.

We talk to Reiley about how she discovered the deceptions, and we talk to local chefs about how they communicate with their customers. Our guests:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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