Taking Root: 5th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference

Register now for the 5th annual farm to cafeteria conference to be held in Detroit, Michigan on May 17 - 19, 2010. We hope to see you there - Eat Local Food is an exhibitor at the conference.
Can't make it to the conference but want to participate in the extra events? Here are the details:

Local Foods Reception
Monday, May 17
6:30 - 9:00 pm

As you stroll through The Henry Ford, you’ll be inspired by America’s innovative spirit and have the opportunity to taste the best that Michigan has to offer. Learn how the staff incorporates local food throughout the institution while meeting the people who have helped the Farm to Cafeteria movement Take Root.

The reception is open to the public and tickets are available online. The reception is free for all registered conference participants. http://farmtocafeteriaconference.org/registration/login

Movie Night
Location: Ren Cen 4 Theatre
GM RenCen, Tower 200 Level 2, Detroit, MI 48243

Times: Tuesday, May 18.
Screenings at 6:30 and 8:30, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers

Price: Sliding scale donation requested.
Free for Taking Root conference participants.

Snacks: Free snacks and beverages will be provided by Applegate Farms.

Sponsor: Applegate Farms:

Taking Root is proud to present two stellar films about Farm to Cafeteria issues during our double feature movie night:

Lunch Line reframes the school lunch debate through an examination of the program's surprising past, present, and possible future.
http://www.ujifilms.com/works/lunchline.html

Grown in Detroit: Just imagine... teen moms becoming urban farmers. Utopia? Not in Detroit. Nature is taking over the city and the new generation is taught to harvest its profit.
http://grownindetroit.filmmij.nl

Field Trips Filling Up Fast!
You don't want to miss out on these trips! Register to reserve your seat for one of the field trips or short courses.
http://farmtocafeteriaconference.org/5/schedule/pre-conf