Food Connections Conference

Posted by on June 16, 2006

Food Connections Conference
Systems approaches to creating healthy pathways from seed to table and beyond

-Participate more effectively in planning the creation of a sustainable food supply
-Network with organizers and experts
-Fit your activities into big picture change
-Taste the diversity of Sonoma County

Location: The Cooperage, Sonoma State University. 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA

Friday, July 14, 6:30 ? 9:30 pm

-Exhibits highlighting local food initiatives
-Food tasting from the bounty of Sonoma County with MARK MULCAHEY of Organic Options
-Plenary presentations:

-ANURADHA MITTAL from the Oakland Institute: A Global Perspective
-JANET BROWN from the Center for Ecoliteracy: Local Solutions

Saturday, July 15, 9-4 pm

-Morning workshop: Applying systems thinking to create strategic and effective food systems solutions
-Breakout sessions and work groups on food system issues and strategies for change. Sessions will address nutrition, the environment, local economies, cultural diversity, education, food security and other topics.

Conference Fees*: Registration by May 15: $50 | by June 15: $60 | after June 15: $80
*includes food tasting Friday evening and lunch on Saturday
$10 discount for students, seniors, residents of developing countries

Sponsors: Sonoma State University, New College of California, JUMP/Associated Students SSU, Food Matters in Sonoma County, Center for Ecoliteracy, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, International Society for the Systems Sciences, Sonoma County Office of Education

For more information: (707) 874-1557 x244.
Registration at www.food-matters.org