The 4th Annual HomeGrown LOCAL FOOD SUMMIT takes place on Monday,
April 2, 2012 from 8am-4pm at Washtenaw Community College. This Summit
is a one-day grassroots gathering of people interested in strengthening all aspects of our regional food system. The theme this year is “Local Food Victories Past, Present, and Future”, and keynote speaker will be Michigan historian and author Larry Massie whose
illustrated lecture is titled: “Rubaboo, Kalamazoo & Pasties Too:  Aspects of Michigan’s Culinary Heritage.”  Following the keynote, we will present “Local Food Victories” highlighting bright spots in our community.  A delicious, locally sourced lunch will provide a time for sharing and networking, and a slate of breakout sessions addressing topics of the day will fill out the afternoon schedule.  We’ll come together as a group again at the end of the day before heading off for happy hour at the Corner Brewery.  Space is limited so please register soon if you would like to join us. We do not expect to have walk-up registration at the Summit.  To register, see link at: http://localfoodsummit.org

SUMMIT DETAILS
Date: Monday, April 2, 2012 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Morris Lawrence Building, at Washtenaw Community College
Cost: $35 (before March 26), $45 (after March 26)
Registration: http://localfoodsummit.org
Map: http://bit.ly/Api8jV

PRE-SUMMIT EVENT – FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC –  SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2012
- 1:00-3:00pm: Tour/Open House of the Washtenaw Food Hub, Tilian Farm
Development Center, and Food Gatherers
- 6:00-8:00pm –  Film Screening/Spoken Word: “Getting Real About Food
and the Future” at the Morris Lawrence Bldg., Washtenaw Community
College
- Map: http://bit.ly/Api8jV
- RSVP: localfoodsummit@gmail.com

Leading up to the Summit, we are planning a self-guided tour of three
locations  that could anchor a new “Food Innovation Zone” in Washtenaw
County: the Washtenaw Food Hub, Tilian Farm Development Center, and
Food Gatherers.  These three locations will be hosting open houses,
free and open to the public, from 1:00-3:00pm, on Sunday April 1st.
Please RSVP to:localfoodsummit@gmail.com

After the open house/tour, please join us at 6:00pm for a film
screening and spoken word event honoring our friend and Michigan food
advocate Chris Bedford.  Chris’ final film “”Getting Real About Food
and the Future” was released in 2011. The film tells stories of the
food revolution and features interviews with Bill McDonough, John
McKnight, David Korten, Lester Brown and others that create a vision
for community renewal and reinvention starting with good food.
Leading up to the film, local spoken word artists will riff on the
meaning, form, pleasure and place of food in our lives.

Food System Economic Partnership (FSEP) and FoodLab Detroit are hosting a meet and greet between local growers and food buyers in Southeastern Michigan!  We  invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 14 at COLORS Restaurant (The Virgil Carr Building, 311 E. Grand River, Detroit, MI  48226) from 4-6pm.  If you are attending, please take this survey to RSVP which will gather information about participants so we can better connect you with relevant markets, resources, and future workshops.  We are interested in your questions, thoughts, ideas, and needs as a vital part of our local food system!  Click on the flyer below for more information.