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Growing Local Conference
February 23 - 25
Celebrating 5 years as Manitoba's premiere food security event, Growing Local will once again bring together consumers, farmers, traditional harvesters and everyone in between for 3 inspired days of learning and sharing.
This year's conference, being held at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg, offers a great lineup of workshops, networking opportunities and displays, and a special Thursday evening event with guest speaker Winona LaDuke.
Every year the conference sells out, so register today and be a part of the growing healthy, sustainable and fair food movement in Manitoba!
Do you have a youth interested in attending? Friday’s Youth Gathering program also includes fun, interactive workshops for them.
For those that want to learn more, but are unsure of where to start, Saturday afternoon will have some free activites open to the public! There will be a "Local Food 101" workshop from 11:45-12:15pm and the play "Empty" from 3:10-4:10pm. Plus, make sure to check out all the great displayers that will be there until 1:30pm!
All conference participants are invited to bring a food donation item for Winnipeg Harvest.
REGSITRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
There are still a few spots for Saturday's conference. Please contact our office if you are interested.
Tickets for Winona LaDuke will be available for purchase at the door.
- Winona LaDuke (Feb. 23/24 Keynote Speaker)
- Marge Hudson (Feb. 25 Keynote Speaker)
- Empty (Feb. 25 Play)
- Friday Evening Options (Feb. 24)
Conference Contact:
(204)943-0822, toll-free 1-800-731-2638
growinglocal@foodmattersmanitoba.ca
Conference Staff:
Lise Smith
Erica Young
Conference Committee:
Paul Chorney Food Matters Manitoba
Julie Price Heifer International Canada
Raquel Koenig Food Matters Manitoba
Brendan Reimer Canadian CED Network
Mike Tutthill Health in Common
Sharon Taylor Manitoba Farm Mentorship
Leon Simard Four Arrows Regional Health Authority
Janine Gibson Organic Food Council of Manitoba
Stefan Epp Food Matters Manitoba
David Hunt Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives
Anna Weier Manitoba Alternative Food Research Alliance
Dianna Mae Hocaluk Farmers Market Association of Manitoba
Lynn Ann Lauriault Red River Community College
Byron Beardy Four Arrows Regional Health Authority
Lori Rudolph-Crawford First Nations & Inuit Health, Health Canada
Natalie Wowk-Slukynsky First Nations & Inuit Health, Health Canada