I walked into Terry Library a couple of days ago and immediately noticed a large sign promoting a presentation on local food by my friend Sylvia Blain, executive director of Arkansas Local Foods Initiative. I was "stoked" (as Julie would say). The movement is alive and growing!
I'm going to try very hard to make it Sylvia's presentation. Hope you can too. Here are the details:
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
Thursday, September 16, 6:30pm
Terry Library
Come learn about a healthier alternative to buying organic as well as how to support your local farmers! No registration required.
Lisa
i would love a synopsis of the meeting, we are gearing up for some local foods education in our county and would love some direction
ReplyDeletetracy youngblood
Tracy, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Tonight I plan to give a demonstration on how to use some online services to find local foods as well as a list of local markets, buying clubs and other sources of locally grown foods. I will discuss seasonal eating, procuring for institutions as well as some of the gaps in our local food system and how to solve them. I hope that helps and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteSylvia Blain