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EVENTS ::
• The Food Industry Center 2009 Fall Student Networking Conference
• Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Thief River Falls, MN
• Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Morris, MN
• Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Marshall, MN
• Prairie Biomass Harvest Field Day – Windom, MN
• BFBL Grower-Buyer Workshop
• Albert Lea Seed House Annual Open House
• The Women in Food and Agriculture Network’s 10th Annual Tri-State Fall Harvest Gathering
• 2009 Superior Grown Food Summit
• Dynamic Farmers' Markets - Staples
• E3 2009: The Midwest's Premier Energy, Economic and Environmental Conference
• Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Rochester, MN
• Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Grand Rapids, MN
• Dynamic Farmers' Markets - Owatonna
• Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Brainerd, MN
• Legislative Panel on Green Jobs - Brainerd Area Environmental Learning Network (BAELN)
• Fall Soul Conference with Frances Moore Lappé
The Food Industry Center 2009 Fall Student Networking Conference
On the Agenda: “Supply and Marketing Issues in Local Food Supply Chains,” Robert King, Professor of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota; “Microbial Safety and Risks of Natural and Organic Foods,” Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, Associate Professor of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota; and “The Cooperative Business Model: Hip Not Hippie,”
Rebecca Monroe, Assistant Director, Institute for Research in Marketing, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. The Student Networking Conference brings together University students and food industry professionals to meet each other and learn about topics currently engaging the food industry. Hosted by: The Food Industry Center, Institute for Research in Marketing, Carlson School of Management, and Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture.
Location: Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: November 10, 2009
Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Thief River Falls, MN
SHIP provides an exciting opportunity to increase access to healthy foods in Minnesota. In November, six convenings will be offered across greater Minnesota to explore the concept of "food systems" and provide important resources and information for improving community food environments. Each convening will focus on how changes to policies, systems, and environments
can affect what food is available in a community. Participants will hear helpful presentations, learn about useful case studies and resources, and have time for dialogue with SHIP colleagues in each region. A healthy lunch will also be served. To register visit: http://healthyfoodsconvenings.eventbrite.com. This event is co-sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information Allison H. Faricy, Statewide Health Improvement Program – Minnesota Department of Health, (651) 201-5416
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: November 10, 2009
Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Morris, MN
SHIP provides an exciting opportunity to increase access to healthy foods in Minnesota. In November, six convenings will be offered across greater Minnesota to explore the concept of "food systems" and provide important resources and information for improving community food environments. Eachconvening will focus on how changes to policies, systems, and environments
can affect what food is available in a community. Participants will hear helpful presentations, learn about useful case studies and resources, and have time for dialogue with SHIP colleagues in each region. A healthy lunch will also be served. To register visit: http://healthyfoodsconvenings.eventbrite.com. This event is co-sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information Allison H. Faricy, Statewide Health Improvement Program – Minnesota Department of Health, (651) 201-5416
Location: Morris, MN
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: November 11, 2009
Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Marshall, MN
SHIP provides an exciting opportunity to increase access to healthy foods in Minnesota. In November, six convenings will be offered across greater Minnesota to explore the concept of "food systems" and provide important resources and information for improving community food environments. Each convening will focus on how changes to policies, systems, and environments
can affect what food is available in a community. Participants will hear helpful presentations, learn about useful case studies and resources, and have time for dialogue with SHIP colleagues in each region. A healthy lunch will also be served. To register visit: http://healthyfoodsconvenings.eventbrite.com. This event is co-sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information Allison H. Faricy, Statewide Health Improvement Program – Minnesota Department of Health, (651) 201-5416
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: November 12, 2009
Prairie Biomass Harvest Field Day – Windom, MN
Each of the field dates will focus on harvesting prairie species and how harvesting will affect water quality, soil quality, wildlife habitat, and other ecosystem services. Each site will begin with an informational presentation on the research and projects being done as well as time for open discussion of the benefits and tribulations of native prairie production and harvest. The
discussion will be followed by a brief tour of the harvest sites and/or grass acres. Please dress accordingly for the outdoor tour. The field days are brought to you by the following partners: University of Minnesota, Rural Advantage, South Dakota State University, EcoSun Prairie Farms, Minnesota Native Landscapes, University of Minnesota Extension, The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture though a Conservation Innovation Grant.
Location: Windom, MN
Time: 1:00pm
Date: November 12, 2009
BFBL Grower-Buyer Workshop
The St. Croix River Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter is putting on a grower-buyer workshop for farmers and restaurants/institutions. Co-sponsors are the Minnesota Food Association and River Market Community Co-op. More information is available by emailing the Land Stewardship Project's Dana Jackson or calling 612-722-6377.
Location: Stillwater, MN
Date: November 12, 3009
Albert Lea Seed House Annual Open House
The Albert Lea Seed House in Albert Lea, MN, is holding annual 2-day open house. Thursday’s session includes speakers on several conventional agriculture topics. Friday’s session includes speakers and roundtable discussions on organic and sustainable agriculture topics. A noon lunch will be provided on both days. Please call 800-352-5247 for additional information or directions.
Location, Albert Lea Seed House, Albert Lea, MN
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Thurs), 9:00am – 3:30pm (Fri)
Date: November 12-13, 2009
The Women in Food and Agriculture Network’s 10th Annual Tri-State Fall Harvest Gathering
The Women in Food and Agriculture Network is holding its 10th Annual Tri-State Fall Harvest Gathering Nov. 13-15 at Cedar Valley Resort near Lanesboro, in southeast Minnesota. For details email info@wfan.org or call 515-460-247.
Location: Cedar Valley Resort, Lanesboro, MN
Date: November 13-15, 2009
2009 Superior Grown Food Summit
The Superior Grown Food Summit seeks to convene a public conversation with farmers and eaters about our regional food system. The cost is $10.00 per person, which includes a local food lunch (scholarships available). Conference information and registration materials will be posted soon at www.superiorgrown.com. In order to make this Summit successful in channeling new ideas and policies for food localization, we need SFA member input and participation. Send us suggestions regarding who should be invited. And plan on attending and having your perspectives heard. Summit details and registration forms will be available on SFA’s website. Email questions and input to: foodsummit@silvercreekinstitute.org.
Location: University of Minnesota, Duluth (Kirby Ballroom)
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Date: November 14, 2009
Dynamic Farmers' Markets - Staples
A conference for anyone who: Manages a farmers’ market; Serves on the board of a market, Sells products at a market, Wants to start a market; Or just wants to know more! PRE-REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 10, 2009. Mail registration and payment to: MFMA - Attn: Ron Branch, 1301 Fireman’s Lodge Rd. SW, Alexandria, MN 56308, or register online.
Location: T. Maxwell’s, Staples, MN
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Date: November 17, 2009
E3 2009: The Midwest's Premier Energy, Economic and Environmental Conference
How do we provide sustainable fuel, food, fiber and fresh water to a global population of 9 billion people, in our lifetime? That’s one of the critical issues that will be explored during E3 2009. New this year, the conference features a lunchtime panel discussion with national experts, track sessions focused on the big questions of the 21st century, and a series of “Green on the Ground” workshops. More information at http://www1.umn.edu/iree/e3/.
Location: St. Paul River Centre
Date: November 17, 2009
Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Rochester, MN
SHIP provides an exciting opportunity to increase access to healthy foods in Minnesota. In November, six convenings will be offered across greater Minnesota to explore the concept of "food systems" and provide important resources and information for improving community food environments. Each convening will focus on how changes to policies, systems, and environments
can affect what food is available in a community. Participants will hear helpful presentations, learn about useful case studies and resources, and have time for dialogue with SHIP colleagues in each region. A healthy lunch will also be served. To register visit: http://healthyfoodsconvenings.eventbrite.com. This event is co-sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information Allison H.Faricy, Statewide Health Improvement Program – Minnesota Department of Health, (651) 201-5416
Location: Rochester, MN
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: November 17, 2009
Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Grand Rapids, MN
SHIP provides an exciting opportunity to increase access to healthy foods in Minnesota. In November, six convenings will be offered across greater Minnesota to explore the concept of "food systems" and provide important resources and information for improving community food environments. Each convening will focus on how changes to policies, systems, and environments
can affect what food is available in a community. Participants will hear helpful presentations, learn about useful case studies and resources, and have time for dialogue with SHIP colleagues in each region. A healthy lunch will also be served. To register visit: http://healthyfoodsconvenings.eventbrite.com. This event is co-sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information Allison H.Faricy, Statewide Health Improvement Program – Minnesota Department of Health, (651) 201-5416
Location: Grand Rapids, MN
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: November 18, 2009
Dynamic Farmers' Markets - Owatonna
A conference for anyone who: Manages a farmers’ market; Serves on the board of a market, Sells products at a market, Wants to start a market; Or just wants to know more! PRE-REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 10, 2009. Mail registration and payment to: MFMA - Attn: Ron Branch, 1301 Fireman’s Lodge Rd. SW, Alexandria, MN 56308, or register online at www.MFMA.org.
Location: Cabela’s, Owatonna, MN
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Date: November 18, 2009
Increasing Access to Local Foods Meetings – Brainerd, MN
SHIP provides an exciting opportunity to increase access to healthy foods in Minnesota. In November, six convenings will be offered across greater Minnesota to explore the concept of "food systems" and provide important resources and information for improving community food environments. Eachconvening will focus on how changes to policies, systems, and environments can
affect what food is available in a community. Participants will hear helpful presentations, learn about useful case studies and resources, and have time for dialogue with SHIP colleagues in each region. A healthy lunch will also be served. To register visit: http://healthyfoodsconvenings.eventbrite.com. This event is co-sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information contact Allison H.Faricy, Statewide Health Improvement Program – Minnesota Department of Health, (651) 201-5416
Location: Brainerd, MN
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: November 19, 2009
Legislative Panel on Green Jobs - Brainerd Area Environmental Learning Network (BAELN)
This season of the Brainerd Area Environmental Learning Network (BAELN)’s theme “Greening the Economy” gives us insight into the jobs, skills and opportunities that the “green jobs” direction offers. Along with monthly speakers and networking, there will be a tour focusing on green business practices, a panel on greening the workforce, facilitated discussion on poverty and
green jobs, and green job examples. The events are free and all are invited to participate. BAELN, now in its seventh season, offers people in the environmental field and the community, the chance to receive timely information on environmental and sustainability issues, along with the chance to network with others. BAELN events are held most third Thursdays of the month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and include an hour-long presentation with time for questions, networking and refreshments.
Location: MN Pollution Control Agency in Baxter, MN (7678 College Rd.)
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: November 19, 2009
Fall Soul Conference with Frances Moore Lappé
The theme of the Fall Soul Conference is “The Myth of Choice & the Taste of Democracy: Building a Local Food Economy.” The conference opens at 7:00 pm on Friday evening Nov. 20 with a showing of Food, Inc. at 5:00 pm. Cost: $40/$20.00 students. Children's program: $20. For more details and to register for this event: http://wisdomwayscenter.org/soul_conference.aspx. Conference sponsors: Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, and Sustainability Associates. Local program presenters: Common Harvest Farm, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Land Stewardship Project, Minnesota Food and Justice Alliance, The Minnesota Project, Mississippi Market Co-op, St. Martins Table and more.
Location: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave, St. Paul
Time: Friday – 7:00pm; Saturday – 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: November 20-21, 2009