Event Description
The Future of Local Farming
Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, March 4, 7 to 8:30 pm
READ JACK HEDIN’S OP-ED PIECE IN TODAY’S NEW YORK TIMES TITLED MY FORBIDDEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Join local farmers Greg Reynolds, Riverbend Farm, Delano, MN; Rufus Haucke, Keewaydin Farms;Jack Hedin, Featherstone Farms,Rushford, MN; and Erik Esse, Local Fair Trade Network; to learn more about the state of farming in our region, how the Farm Bill affects organic farmers, and how urban consumers can work with growers to create a more sustainable farm economy. Because of the high interest in this event, the location has been changed to the Lake Harriet Commercial Club space, just one block east from the Co-op upstairs from Wild Rumpus bookstore at 2720 W. 43rd Street. Park on the street or in the co-op’s lot.
FREE; please email allie(at)lindenhills.coop or call 612-279-2450 to RSVP and for directions. Local snacks and beverages will be served.