Growing the Local Food Economy: 2012 LWV Healthy Legacy Forum
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave (at Franklin), Minneapolis, MN 55403 Exhibits at 5:30 & 9:00 PM / Program 7:00-9:00PM
Beginning at 5:30 pm, enjoy tasty samples from: One Dish at a Time, Seward Co-op, Birchwood Café, Common Roots, Bryant Lake Bowl, Chowgirls, Sen Yai Sen Lek, Brasa, and Right on Thyme. Coffee by Peace Coffee.
Watch a new, must-see documentary called “Dirty Work” by Red Eye Video in the Guild Hall.
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave (at Franklin), Minneapolis, MN 55403 Exhibits at 5:30 & 9:00 PM / Program 7:00-9:00PM
Beginning at 5:30 pm, enjoy tasty samples from: One Dish at a Time, Seward Co-op, Birchwood Café, Common Roots, Bryant Lake Bowl, Chowgirls, Sen Yai Sen Lek, Brasa, and Right on Thyme. Coffee by Peace Coffee.
Watch a new, must-see documentary called “Dirty Work” by Red Eye Video in the Guild Hall.
- Overview of the Food System RevolutionLaDonna Redmond, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
- Improving Public Health - Health Equity and Homegrown Minneapolis
Gretchen Musicant, Commissioner, Minneapolis Health Department - Creating a Vibrant Local Food Economy - Barriers & Opportunities
Collie Graddick, Community Table Cooperative, Gardening Matters - Making Dirt Not Waste
Tim Brownell, Eureka Recycling
John Jaimez, Hennepin County Compost Specialist - Seizing the Momentum in Minneapolis
R.T. Rybak, Mayor of Minneapolis - Gaps and Opportunities: Questions & Answers
Speakers & special guests MN Rep. Karen Clark & Cam Gordon, Mpls City Council
Joan Higinbotham, moderator
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