This cross-sector gathering honors our extensive and diverse local food community — and the open land that feeds us, ‘belly & soul!’ After a 2-year break due to coronavirus, Open & Local Celebration welcomed over 160 guests in 2022. Looking forward to 2023!
➙ Eat delicious, locally prepared potluck dishes from area chefs and cooks!
➙ Discuss how growth is affecting farmers’ operations and farmers’ access to land… and solutions in the works, step by step.
➙ Connect and network with people actively involved in local food systems: farmers, distributors, processors, restaurants & cafés, grocery stores, eaters, educators, health professionals, advocates….