Sustainable Healthy Living, by Sheila Mullen - Oct. 20, 2012
Are you engaged in developing the local food system? Do you have ideas about how to build a local food economy and increase access to fresh, healthy food? Would you like to see more children eating fresh, local food? Come on Nov. 15 to this special event where you can share your ideas and learn more about food policy in Charlotte, in Mecklenburg County and in the state of North Carolina. Farmers, local foods entrepreneurs, food distribution companies, and others working to develop the region’s local food economy are especially welcome.
Who will be there?
Representatives from the NC Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council, a state council that advises the General Assembly, the governor and the commissioner of agriculture about policy affecting local food, will attend to listen and to answer your questions. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension are partnering to host a listening session in Charlotte on November 15 from 4-7 p.m. See below for details and registration.
About Sheila Mullen – The
founder of Continuous Motion Consulting, Sheila is passionate about engaging
friends, family and community in improving their lives and the lives of those
around them. Sheila spent more than 20 years in technology sales, marketing and
development. She also has a background in organizational development,
innovation and executive wellness coaching.
Urban Agriculture and Local Foods
Listening Session
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Event Details
Date:
November 15, 2012
Time:
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:
Charlotte School of Law
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
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NC Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council
Charlotte Area Listening Session
On November 15th, Charlotte will welcome the NC Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council to gain insight on local food issues regarding the Mecklenburg County region. Participants will provide input to the state NC Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council for the purpose of stimulating the local foods economy on issues related to:
- urban agriculture and local foods in the areas of entrepreneurship/business start-up and value added opportunities on the farm
- land use and zoning
- children's access to local fresh foods among others
The event will be an excellent opportunity to provide direct feedback on how state level rules, regulations and laws affect urban agriculture and local foods in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. Expertise on state and local laws will be on hand to assist facilitators and participants in identifying areas for clarification.
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About the NC Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council
The purpose of the North Carolina Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council is to contribute to building a local food economy, thereby benefiting North Carolina by creating jobs, stimulating statewide economic development, circulating money from local food sales within local communities, preserving open space, decreasing the use of fossil fuel and thus reducing carbon emissions, preserving and protecting the natural environment, increasing consumer access to fresh and nutritious foods, and providing greater food security for all North Carolinians.
Don't forget to reserve your space by registering here.
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