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Douglas County Community FEAST

Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PT)

Roseburg, OR

Douglas County Community FEAST

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A Community Foods Organizing Event

FREE Local Foods Meal - bring local food to contribute to a stone soup lunch

 

The Douglas County FEAST is a way to:

· Build community

· Strengthen existing projects

· Launch new projects with community support and involvement

· Identify community food needs, resources and opportunities

· Improve health and nutrition in Douglas County

· Support our local food and agriculture economy

 

At the Douglas County FEAST you will:

· Learn about local food and farming

· Share knowledge, ideas, and concerns

· Identify what we want, create a plan, and begin taking action for change

 

We will address issues such as:

· Hunger and nutrition

· Access to local food

· Local agriculture and food production

· Youth opportunities

 

Presenter:

Sharon Thornberry, Community Food Systems Manager, Oregon Food Bank

 

*FEAST:  Food - Education - Agriculture - Solutions - Together

 

When & Where



Phoenix Charter School
3131 Diamond Lake Blvd.
Roseburg, OR 97470

Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PT)


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Think Local Umpqua



Developed in 2008 through an effort put forth by the MEDAL program of Umpqua Community Development Corporation, Think Local Umpqua has grown through a swell of grassroots energy and passion.

We are a group of farmers, entrepreneurs, educators, business people, public officials and consumers who are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, self reliant community in the Umpqua valley by encouraging people to Think Local First when selecting goods and services.

Think Local Umpqua is an Independent Business Alliance, and an affiliate of the American Independent Business Alliance.