IS THERE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU?

Have you ever thought:
Can I shop for more locally?
What can I produce to sell locally?
How can we preserve our rural lifestyle?

The Austin Chamber of Commerce, the RM of North Norfolk and
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives present an informational evening

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 7 PM
at the Austin Community Hall

Think Before You Shop: A seminar focusing on buying local services and products.

Keynote Presenter:

KEN METER
President, Crossroads Resource Centre, Minneapolis Minnesota.
Ken is an international speaker and an expert on regional food economies. He will be explaining how communities can achieve their goals of supporting a strong thriving sustainable agricultural based economy. His presentation is guaranteed to make you think.

• Would you like to save time and gas by shopping at home?
• Have you ever thought about value added production?
• Could you be the one to start a new initiative right here at home?

Ken's talk may provide a spark for an idea.
You definitely don't want to miss this valuable presentation!

Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives staff will also be giving a presentation on buy local initiatives.

Everyone Welcome - Refreshments will be served