Food Symposium Saturday

Central Wyoming College hosts a “Food to Table” Symposium Saturday, March 12 that brings together local producers and consumers.

The 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. event highlights the concept of eating locally grown foods and addresses the economic, social and environmental benefits. It is held in the new CWC Intertribal Education and Community Center. The early registration fee is $20 and includes lunch of local foods. Registration at the door is $30.

Topics include egg production, fruit trees in Fremont County, vegetable growing for markets, grass-fed and pastured meat production, health benefits of eating grass-fed beef, lamb and pork, small fruit production and an overview of current food production and marketing regulations.

The keynote speaker is Sue Wallis, a Recluse rancher who is a well-known advocate for local food issues. Other speakers include Steve Doyle, Stephanie Styvar, Pete Cameron, Kim Wilbert, DeeAnn Doyle, Wendy Barteaux, Kim Briddle, Brian and Kim Peil and Everett Befus.

A panel of local restaurant operators will discuss what they need from local producers.

For more information or to register, contact Sherry Shelley at 855-2125.