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Benefits of Eating Local
February 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$18
Class Canceled:
This class has been canceled. We regret any inconvenience this has caused but we encourage you to check out our other great workshops instead.
Course Description:
Keeping a pulse on our local food system and where we are going in Northern Colorado is no easy task. Learn about the innovation and collaboration that is going on in our community; some of which may surprise you. We will discuss the many roles that contribute to a vibrant local food economy and why it is important to maintain this self-sufficiency and eat local. Resources for finding local food and local organizations doing work to promote the local food system will be highlighted.
Presented by Sari Kimbell:
Sari has worked in many sectors of the food industry, cultivating a passion for local food. In 2009 she joined Grant Family Farms. She began a local produce wholesale program that delivered directly to local restaurants along the Front Range. In 2010 she took over as CSA Director and grew the CSA to 5,000 members. As the Marketing Director for the Fort Collins Whole Foods Market promoting local food and community involvement was at the heart of her work. When The Northern Colorado Food Cluster began in 2015, she championed the non-profit and chaired the Marketing Committee.
In 2015 she started Cultivate Consulting. As a Marketing Consultant she focuses on promoting the local food system. Her clients include The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm, Evolved Kitchen and The Northern Colorado Food Cluster. In addition, Sari also teaches the kids classes at The Cooking Studio, exposing kids ages 10-15 to local food whenever possible.
Experience Level: Beginner
Originally published on January 17th, 2017. Updated on February 13th, 2017.