Calling all (for lack of a better term) foodies. Ready for a little controversy? The next Long Now Foundation lecture on Tuesday, July 28th promises to be especially interesting, as two agriculture experts make their case for why we should support the development of genetically modified plants AND organic farming techniques: "Organically Grown and Genetically Engineered: The Food of the Future."

Pamela Ronald, head of a plant genetics lab at UC Davis, and Raoul Adamchak, who teaches organic farming there, are co-authors of . The Long Now talks often sell out in advance, and given the local passions for organic food and cutting-edge science, getting an advance ticket wouldn't be a bad idea.

Long Now Foundation Seminar about Long-term Thinking
Tuesday, July 28th
Doors open 7:00pm, talk at 7:30pm
Cowell Theatre at Fort Mason
Advance tickets are $10.

Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food