Monday 19^th April 2010

South Gippsland

Presented by Slow Food Melbourne

and community partners

with special guest Carbon for Life founder, Dr Christine Jones

TIME: 9am-5pm

LOCATION: Masonic Hall, Korumburra

COST: $25 Full/$15 Concession – delicious lunch & refreshments incl.

“Eating is an agricultural act.”

– Wendell Berry, farmer, philosopher and writer

Please join us at the 2^nd Growers and Eaters forum as we come together to discuss what the connection between farming and eating means for the vitality of our communities.

The purpose of the Eaters and Growers forum is to explore what makes for a truly local food system, to celebrate the farmers who grow our food and to inspire a deeper understanding for those who eat it!  In this one-day forum, we will have the opportunity to:

• · hear about Community Supported Agriculture and other alternative models for food production and distribution that not only feed people good food, but strengthen and enliven local communities.
• · explore convivial spaces and community food projects such as community kitchens, farmers markets, community gardens and school gardens.
• · learn about why our lives and livelihoods are dependent on healthy, living soils and hear from people who are changing how we grow, cook and distribute food in Australia.
• · delve into some big questions about food – Are we legislating against a diverse agricultural future?   What does it mean to eat locally?  How can we create food systems that are Good, Clean and Fair?

Speakers and other details coming soon…

Places are limited.  Hope to see you there!

For more details contact Peta Christensen 0411899618 peta@cultivatingcommunity.org.au or

Kelly Donati 0402 081 832 kdonati@internode.on.net