·        For health care and wellness- how does access to fresh locally grown products fit with your message?

·        For conservation and the environment- one farmer at a Local Fare listening session eloquently said that  receiving a slightly higher price for his beef (than the commodity market) helps him use the land stewardship models that are best for his land.

·        Main Street and business- Local Foods are an opportunity.  Many locals and travelers care where their food comes from- this is a national trend.  How can we support more efforts to have locally grown products available in our communities?

·        Farmers- we want you to be here to speak for yourself.

·        Stores and food service.   Small, medium and large volume buyers-  restaurants, universities, schools, hospitals, food service.    You play a very important piece in growing the food system - we want you involved.  We can't buy it if it isn't for sale!

Are we going to solve everything on April 22nd?   No- but the SW WI Local Food Summit will  be  an important step at moving things forward.

Please try to attend and share this request with others.  Help us get the word out.

Sincerely,

Rink DaVee