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...promoting investment in environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable food systems
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Events

August 19
Understanding & Investing in Local Sustainable Food: A Slow Money Primer (Part 2)

Location: Ventana del Soul Cafe & Cultural Center (map)
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.

Now that we've introduced ourselves, let's discuss --

Mantras abound: Eat local! Eat seasonal! Eat slow! Support local farmers!

Yet how can such ideas take root without considering viability? What is the economic landscape of Austin's local food movement? Who are the key players? What do food sector jobs look like? What about affordability? If local and sustainable food went mainstream, who benefits?

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Slow Money Austin

The Front Porch Project

Ventana del Soul Cafe and Cultural Center

Participants include...

Industry, civic and government leaders promoting sustainable economic growth

Food producers, entrepreneurs and emerging food enterprises struggling to meet demand

Investors, angels and members of the risk capital community interested in this emerging market

Consumers passionate about local food options as they relate to Central Texas’ economic future