February 19^th & 20^th at the University of Winnipeg

The Canadian CED Network is a planning partner of this conference and is pleased support and promote the work of our members, Food Matters Manitoba.

A two-day conference with over 35 sessions, including:

• An opening keynote with Lori Strahlbrand of Local Food Plus;
• Do-it-yourself workshops on home goat dairying and cheese, starting a veggie and herb garden from seed, planting fruit trees, edible landscaping and more;
• Sessions on food justice, participatory filmmaking, co-ops and farm partnerships, urban farming, permaculture, traditional knowledge, medicinal plants; and
• Plenaries on potato politics in Manitoba and Inuit knowledge and climate change.

February 19^th & 20^th, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, U of W

Download the conference schedule

A Culinary Tour of Manitoba

Celebrate the taste of local, when eight Winnipeg chefs create a feast of the flavors of our province: Mise, Tall Grass Prairie, Organic Planet, Mondragon, Fresh Cafe, Ben Kramer of Diversity Foods, Chef Stefan Regnier, and Champa Bistro together at an elegant event that blends the taste of Manitoba's best foods with the skill of some of Winnipeg's finest chefs. Local drinks will be on offer, and the warm sounds of Papa Mambo will have us believing it's a sunny Manitoba summers' day. 

It will be a fabulous finale to Day One of Manitoba's Growing Local Getting Vocal food security conference!

Friday February 19, 2010, 7:00 PM, Riddell Hall, U of W

Download the Culinary Tour Poster

Growing Local Youth Gathering for ages 15 – 19

This annual one-day event provides youth with an opportunity to learn about and connect with people involved with the local food movement in Manitoba. The Youth Gathering will include guest speakers, fun interactive workshops and hands-on food skills demonstrations.

Friday February 19^th, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Convocation Hall, U of W

Download the Youth Gathering Registration Form

Farm to Cafeteria Forum

A forum for chefs, farmers/producers, food service managers, distributors, grocers, cafeteria operators, and not-for-profits who want to connect and get more local food into institutions and schools. 

Saturday February 20^th, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Bulman Hall, U of W

Download the Farm to Cafeteria Poster

Register soon to reserve your spot!

Online: www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca

By email: growinglocal@foodmattersmanitoba.ca

By phone: 943-0823, toll free 1-800-731-2638