| Agenda: | Come Join Us for a Meeting/Discussion of Food Systems Planning including the Promotion of New and Existing Opportunities in Relation to Agriculture, Food Production, Good Nutrition, Health, and the Local and Regional Economy.
JOINT MEETING OF THE MONTACHUSETT REGION COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE (MRCEDS), THE MONTACHUSETT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (MEDD), AND THE SMALL TOWNS
Refreshments will be served!
9:00 -9:05 AM: Introductions & Welcome: Victor Koivumaki, Chairman, MRPC
9:05-9:20 AM: Local Food and Sustainability: Hands on education on the importance of the local food economy. Pat Stewart, North County Sustainability Center
9:20-9:35 AM: Establishing the foundation for a Regional Farmers Market and food systems strategy: Opportunities for expansion in your community. -- Sheila Lumi- Fitchburg Farmers Market Association
9:35-9:55 AM: Open Discussion
9:55-10:00 AM: Administrative Matters
10:00 AM: Adjournment
RSVP to John Hume at jhume@mrpc.org or (978) 345-7376 x302. |