Good Company is excited to sponsor the Local Food Connection Conference, February 7, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon! This lively event brings together local farmers, ranchers and fishermen with area food buyers, helping to support and sustain our local food supply system.  Details & registration at: www.localfoodconnection.org

Three excellent reasons to attend this event…

(1) Inspiring Keynote – highlight three local food success stories. Learn who has made recent impacts in the local food economy and how!

(2) Informative Workshops showcase hot topics, trends, and new data in the local food arena,  helping your business prosper! Examining key areas in buying and selling to restaurants, grocery stores, & institutions; farm GAP certifications; meat industry processes; local food market analysis; farm energy improvement programs and changing climate impacts …to name a few.

In fact, our own Kelly Hoell has been involved in planning for Local Food Connection since it began five years ago and will be moderating two discussion panels in the 2011 event. Please join the discussion!

• How to best utilize online sites––such as Food Hub, Eugene Local Foods and Willamette Local Foods––to develop new markets for the local food economy by connecting local food buyers and sellers, and
• How our region may be affected by climate change highlighting the latest findings in the 2010 Oregon Climate Assessment Report and the 2010 Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework

(3) Networking Session & Local Food Luncheon:  As a food producer you will network with key area buyers, making new contacts and deepening client relationships. As a food buyer, research a large variety of producers & products in one setting, finding what fits your customer’s needs best. Network while enjoying a delicious luncheon – donated from local producers!

In this environment it’s vital to network, learn and strategize together.  Please join us at the Local Food Connection 2011!

Host: Cascade Pacific RC&D. Sponsors: EWEB, LCC, Oregon Tilth, Stahlbush Island Farm, Organically Grown Company, First Alternative Co-op, Lochmead Dairy, Glory Bee Foods, Verve Northwest and Good Company.