Jeremy Umansky developed a “passion for culinary preservation” when he worked as the land manager on a 40-acre farm in the Hudson Valley. He joined the non-profit Slow Food in 2007 as co-conviviam leader; in 2008, Umansky traveled to Italy on behalf of the organization. At that point, he started lecturing about the benefits of a farm-to-table culture. He’ll speak about his experiences today at 8:30 a.m. as part of the local monthly program Creative Mornings. Register in advance through the website. (Niesel)