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GALESBURG,
IL, August 27, 2013: University of Illinois Extension is presenting
“Growing Our Economy” a 3-part webinar series offered this fall, that covers
topics such as: Sept 13, Local Foods as an Economic Development Tool - The
“Leaky Bucket” theory, cottage food industry law and Good Agricultural
Practices (GAP’s); Oct 11, Case studies in Communities – Local Food
Development, includes how officials can work effectively with producers;
and Nov 15, Illinois: Next Steps – Where do we go from here? includes
topics: value-added, food distribution options, Farm to School program, community
gardens and “food deserts”. Growing our economy -- Develop your Community Using local foods
The webinars will be held on Sept.
13, Oct. 11 and Nov. 15, 2013 from 1:30-2:30 pm. They can be accessed on-line
from your personal computer. Contact your local Extension office for more
information regarding attending the webinars on-site. The program will be recorded and archived for
viewing at your convenience.
To Register, go to: https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=8798
Contact: Miki White, Local Foods/Community Development
Program Coordinator. Univ. of IL Extension,
Unit 10, Galesburg, IL
Email: miki7047@illinois.edu
University of Illinois-U.S. Department of
Agriculture
Local Extension Councils Cooperating
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment
Local Extension Councils Cooperating
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment