Regional Events

Regional events, celebrating local food and farmers, are a great way to experience the flavors and savors of our community food system while having a lot of fun! Come to these gatherings; learn about sustainable agriculture, meet your farmers, hear live music, and eat great food!

If you would like to post an agricultural and/or food related event happening in Northeastern MN or Northwestern WI, please contact Cree Holtz at 218-525-4781 or holtz@isfusa.org with event information.

All Events Listed are for the 2005 Year:

March 2005  

19

SUPERIOR GROWN 3RD ANNUAL GATHERING
  Join Superior Grown for its 3rd Annual Gathering, Saturday, March 19th, from 9:30 to 3:30 at the Cloquet Forestry Center in Cloquet MN.

Event sessions will include: Marketing to This Movement; Working with Local Producers; Managing and Increasing Your Markets through Mailing Lists and Mail Orders; Consumers Can Help Too; Institutional Demand for Local Products; Sourcing Quality Product; No Bologna, Just Fact; Connecting with Local Markets; Superior Grown 101, and a Superior Grown Business Meeting.

The event will also feature a local and organic buffet lunch, with seasonal food items donated by regional producers and catering done by Arlene Coco of Coco’s to Geaux Restaurant and Catering in Duluth. Cost is $10. Pre-registration is required. Contact Cree Bradley at 218-525-4781 or email holtz@isfusa.org. Please click here for more detailed information.


April 2005  

22-24

Free Democracy Summit
  The second annual Free Democracy Summit, April 22nd through the 24th, is a weekend of art, education, and inspiration. The FDS is dedicated to using the tools at the root of our democracy to unite individuals and organizations with a variety of goals, but similar values, in a cooperative effort to explore, define, and celebrate our democracy. Visit www.freedemocracysummit.org for more information.

23

Duluth Whole Food Co-op 7th Annual Earth Day Fair
  Celebrate Earth Day by joining the Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth for their 7th Annual Earth Day Fair from 11 to 4 pm on Saturday, April 23th. The event is held at the Duluth Farmers Market on 14th Avenue East and 3rd Street. Enjoy live music, prizes, massages, artisan booths, great food, wellness and environmental exhibits, community organization presence, free samples, and more! Admission is fee. Contact the Whole Foods Co-op for more information: 218-728-0884 or visit www.wholefoods.coop.