Next meeting of the Calgary Food Policy Council: Knox United 14April09 @ 7pm

Next meeting of the Calgary Food Policy Council: Knox United 14April09 @ 7pm

“In my role as chairman, I’ve emphasized the importance of the growing markets for organic, locally grown and sustainable agriculture as exciting new opportunities in agriculture,” Peterson said.

“Local food can provide opportunities for profit for farmers and other rural entrepreneurs and main street businesses who want to participate in processing and distributing food,” Peterson said. “This is an opportunity to learn how your community can use USDA programs as engines for economic development that will benefit farmers, rural communities, development organizations, businesses, and individuals.”


http://www.crookstontimes.com/news/x1098983650/Peterson-to-host-forum-on-community-based-food-groups