Here is an invitation to the 3rd Annual HomeGrown LOCAL FOOD SUMMIT, a one-day grassroots gathering of people interested in food and community food security in Washtenaw County. Hope to see you there!
The Summit will take place on Tuesday, March 1st from 8am to 4pm in the Morris Lawrence Building, on the campus of Washtenaw Community College.
SUMMIT PRIORITIES
As volunteer organizers we have heard repeatedly that Washtenaw County needs a strong local food economy with a diverse network of supporters. So we are broadening the call for participation, and the theme for this year’s Summit highlights local food as an economic driver. We hope you will consider participating.
SUMMIT SPEAKERS
We are thrilled to have food system experts Ken Meter, researcher at the Crossroads Resource Institute, and Dan Carmody, President of Detroit’s Eastern Market, speaking to the issues of successful models and best practices for building good, fair and healthy food businesses and initiatives in our region. We will also be highlighting the statewide goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter, with Kathryn Colasanti to provide details.
PRE-SUMMIT OPENING EVENT
This year our opening event is the 1st Annual Michigan Good Food Film Festival, taking place on Monday, February 28 from 6pm to 9pm at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building. We will screen 10 short films (and award cash prizes to winners) that answer the question “What does good food mean to you?” Admission is FREE and open to the public. See details:
http://migoodfoodfilmfestival.blogspot.com/
SUMMIT PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Local food breakfast and (optional) lunch
- Local food victories
- Building a healthy food system: best practices in business clusters, value networks, and supportive food policy
- Pitch your great idea for a local food business or initiative
- Tour innovative facilities, including The Farm at St. Joe and others
- Topical breakout sessions
- Networking and affinity groups
- After party at Corner Brewery
An overview of the finalized program will be posted on the website soon.
ZERO WASTE
Please note: as always we are attempting to make this a zero waste event. Please bring your own tableware for breakfast and lunch. There will be prizes for best tableware setup.
COST AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Registration for the day-long program is the same as last year and costs $18. The optional local food lunch costs an additional $12. Please consider contributing toward our scholarship fund to make this gathering as accessible as possible for all. Scholarships for the registration fee (bring your own lunch) are available to all for whom the cost is unaffordable. Please visit the Register link at http://localfoodsummit.org for more details.
REGISTER, VOLUNTEER, PRESENT
Registration, volunteer opportunities, and requests for presenter proposals for the 2011 Summit are now open at:
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns at: localfoodsummit@gmail.com
Thank you and we hope to see you on March 1, 2011!
