Join us for the FamilyFarmed EXPO March 17 - 19,
2011
Good Food, Good Know-How, Good Fun
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Thursday March 17
Financing Farm to Fork Conference:
The
FamilyFarmed.org Financing Farm to Fork Conference supports the local
food movement by encouraging investment in farm and food production,
processing, and distribution businesses. The event is being produced by
FamilyFarmed.org and sponsored by the University of Chicago�s Booth School of Business. The conference features a Financing Fair and Business Plan Competition. Keynote speakers include Gary Hirshberg, CEO of Stonyfield Farm and Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power.
Friday March 18
FamilyFarmed Trade Show:
This day-long event is the leading Midwest trade show connecting farmers and food producers with trade buyers. It
also offers programming and technical assistance to support farmers,
trade buyers, and other stakeholders to grow their business and the
local food movement. The day will conclude with a Meet the Buyers Reception where farmers and food companies can meet leading buyers interested in local food.
Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council Summit:
Leaders
in food access, urban agriculture, and food policy meet to advocate for
a sustainable and fair food system serving the city of Chicago and its
suburbs.
What's Working in School Food:
On Friday, March 18, with support from Healthy Schools Campaign and Illinois Farm to
School Network, School Food FOCUS will lead a day of
programming focused on moving school food procurement towards more healthful,
regionally-sourced and sustainably-produced options.
Meet the Buyers Networking Reception:
Meet some of Chicagoland's largest buyers of
local foods! This event is meant to play matchmaker between farmers and
food producers and a wide range of buyers from supermarkets, distributors,
restaurants, and institutions. It�s a reverse trade show in which the
buyers have a table and meet farmers and food producers.
Localicious Party:
Localicious is the food
event of the season! Join us for fabulous
food and drinks, live music provided by Liquid Soul, and an opportunity to
connect with other good food enthusiasts. The party pairs family farms
with chef-driven restaurants for a sampling of the freshest ingredients and
flavors of the season. Whether you�re a foodie, locavore, or just someone
who loves good food, you don�t want to miss it!
Saturday, March 19
Food Festival Workshops:
Sally
Fallon Morrell leads our fun and
engaging workshop lineup. Learn about growing your own food, canning,
food activism, making cheese, vertical farming, shopping local on a
budget, using the whole animal, and raising chickens in your backyard!
Good Food Festival:
Stephanie
Izard leads our 2011 all-star line-up of celebrity chefs, food artisans
and of course family farmers! You can meet farmers, sign up for a CSA
and learn how to eat local year-round, sample and purchase local
produce, cheese, meats, honey, wool, soaps, and other great products.
Also check out the Kids Corner, Local Food Court, bookstore, and more! |
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