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SjHVial to lK»* K.tppahannock Now*.
Bringing together the soria!. environmental ami economic aspects of food systems is the emerging movement of buying fresh, local ami sustainably produced or grown foods and (arm products
Many Usui busmossws ami buying institutions arc purchasing local foods because of increased consumer dotuaml. health, safety and nutritional concerns, as well as a viable business and marketing strategy.
Virginia Cooperative Kxtension would like to invite all interested farmers, county and state officials, foot! purchasing institutions and businesses and interested residents to attend a second work group meeting Monday. Aug ^a from 9-11 a m exploring how we can create stronger piedmont area food systems
A community food system is one in which sustainable food pro duction. processing, distribution and consumption are integrated to enhance the envlionim illd. economic, social and nutritional health of a particular place. It is a long term goal toward w hich many com munitics are striving
K’ aients of a commumt food sisteni include farmers' markets, community and school gardens, community supported agriculture d'SA» farms. I' pick operations and roadside farm stands,community kitchens, small scale food processors and decentralized storage facilities.
The meeting will be held at the Farm Credit Office m Warrenton located at Mb Fauquier Ivoad
This meeting is tree* and interested individuals are inv ited For more information phase contact Kenner hove, at Virginia Cooperative extension's Rappahannock t'ountv Office at 15401 h7.ri i :tbl9. or klovcSoYt cdu /
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