The second annual High Country Local Food Summit aims to connect community members in the High Country interested in maturing the region’s local food system. Local government officials, farmers, restaurants, grocery store managers, entrepreneurs, land trusts, advocacy groups, students and consumers are invited to attend the day and a half event focusing on education, collaboration and inspiration. The 2010 theme will be Sustaining Communities: Bringing Economy, Ecology and Equality to the Table.
Key issues of economy, ecology, and equity within our local food system were defined during last years' Summit. This years' Summit will provide ample opportunity for networking, planning and problem solving through a mixture of expert panels, working groups, and lively facilitated discussion as we work toward a more sustainable community in the High Country. The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Program at Appalachian State University and the Watauga County Cooperative Extension Service present this event with generous support from Mazie Jones Levenson. The Summit will be held at the Valle Crucis Conference Center in beautiful Valle Crucis, NC on Friday and Saturday November 12-13, 2010.
No matter what your interest— farming, government policy, land use, community service, entrepreneurship, social justice and equity, youth engagement, healthy eating and wellness, or natural resource conservation— we all stand to benefit from the multiple opportunities this year's Food Summit has to offer.
The summit fee of $25 will cover any materials and meals during the Summit. All food will be locally produced. Panel and working group session topics include:
Farm Finances and Grant Monies, Food Security and Hunger, Sustainable Forestry, Possibilities for Local Meat Processing Facilities in the High Country, Farmer Access to Appalachian Food Services at ASU, Direct Marketing, Land Access for Older and Newer Farmers, and Overcoming Obstacles for Farm Profitability.
Seating is limited, so reserve your space now! Visit http://susdev.appstate.edu/2010-high-country-local-food-summit to register.
Questions? Email highcountrylocalfoodssummit@gmail.com or call 828-262-7248.
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