MONROE - The 2nd annual Wisconsin Local Food Summit will be held in conjunction with the 10th annual Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference on January 24-25.
"Making Connections" is the theme for the upcoming summit and conference, which bring together value-added agricultural producers and advocates of local food.
One registration allows participation in both events, which take place at the Plaza Hotel and Suites in Eau Claire.
The WI Local Food Summit offers an excellent opportunity for local food enthusiasts to share experiences and learn from others around the state.
"Local food issues are gaining mainstream recognition. This is a wonderful time to strengthen connections and learn through networking," said Mark Mayer, UW-Extension Agriculture Agent in Green County.
John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri, will give the key note address. Ikerd is the author of several titles, including "Return to Common Sense" and "Sustainable Capitalism."
General session speakers include:
Will Allen, founder of Growing Power;
Kelly Cain, director of the UW River Falls St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development;
Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Rod Nilsestuen;
and Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Gene Hugoson.
For more information and to register for the conference go to: http://www.rivercountryrcd.org/valad.htm.
"Making Connections" is the theme for the upcoming summit and conference, which bring together value-added agricultural producers and advocates of local food.
One registration allows participation in both events, which take place at the Plaza Hotel and Suites in Eau Claire.
The WI Local Food Summit offers an excellent opportunity for local food enthusiasts to share experiences and learn from others around the state.
"Local food issues are gaining mainstream recognition. This is a wonderful time to strengthen connections and learn through networking," said Mark Mayer, UW-Extension Agriculture Agent in Green County.
John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri, will give the key note address. Ikerd is the author of several titles, including "Return to Common Sense" and "Sustainable Capitalism."
General session speakers include:
Will Allen, founder of Growing Power;
Kelly Cain, director of the UW River Falls St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development;
Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Rod Nilsestuen;
and Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Gene Hugoson.
For more information and to register for the conference go to: http://www.rivercountryrcd.org/valad.htm.
