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Farm to Cafeteria: Institutional Purchasing of Local Foods

  • Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center, Xavier University 1624 Herald Avenue Cincinnati, OH, 45207 United States (map)

Brueggeman Center for Dialogue
and
Edible City: An Art Atlas (a project of Green Umbrella's Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council)

Present

Farm to Cafeteria:
Institutional Purchasing of Local Foods

Changing the conversation for our Regional Foodshed. Come eat, drink, and discuss improving our local food system. Learn how farmers, connectors, and institutional food service providers are redefining Farm to Cafeteria.

Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres and Beverages Provided

This is a FREE event, but seating is LIMITED. Please RSVP at https://greenumbrella.org/event-3662252

Date: Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center, Xavier University

Agenda: 6 - 7 pm Interactive Food System Art Installation
Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres & Beverages
7 - 8 pm Panel - Opportunities for Institutional Food Purchasing
8 - 9 pm Questions and Conversations

Panelists: Chartwells Food Service- Tony Suma
Aramark & University of Kentucky - Carolyn Gahn
Local Food Connection - Anna Haas
Crooked Row Farm - Robert Eversole

Moderator: James Buchanan

Interactive Food System Installation: Engage your inner artist and map maker. Explore our food system. Learn about Cincinnati’s unique food innovations - from the animal disassembly line, Johnny Appleseed, bee hives, our wine and beer renaissances, to products like Crisco and Fleischmann's Yeast. This exhibit features original artwork, maps, and information graphics covering the past, present, and future of our regional food system.

Earlier Event: February 15
Soft Focus: Short Films Screening