Monday, May 10, 2010

Local Foods Symposium

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Weds. May 26, 9:30 - 4:00

RANDOLPH FARM EXTENSION PAVILION AT VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA

PROGRAM TOPICS

The Community Benefits & Economic Impacts of Local Foods

Local Foods: Lessons Learned from a Grower

Romancing the Farm: Creating Lasting Connections between Customers and Small Farms through the Local Food Movement

Farm to School Initiatives: Experiences of Schools and Growers

The Story of Local Food Co-Op

Holistic Approach to Local Foods/Sustainability

Resources/Agencies Supporting Virginia's Local Food Systems


The event is free of charge, but you must pre-register by May 20 with Virginia Cooperative Extension at: tmdowney@vt.edu or by calling 804-524-5611 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              804-524-5611      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              804-524-5611      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED 

Furbelow Farm Alpacas, will be represented at this event.

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