Rogue Valley panel will discuss food, farming future - Gate House

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November 08. 2014 2:29PM Rogue Valley panel will discuss food, farming future The Rogue Valley Food System Network will present a panel on “The Future of Food and Farming in the Rogue Valley” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Medford library, 205 S Central Ave. State Rep. Peter Buckley will provide opening remarks, followed by a panel presentation and discussion, and closing with a facilitated question-and-answer period. Panelists include: Vincent M. Smith, Southern Oregon University; Maud Powell, OSU Extension Small Farms; Elise Higley, Thrive; and Greg Holmes, 1000 Friends of Oregon. Community members are asked to RSVP for the free event online at http://bit.ly/RogueFoodFuture. The Rogue Valley Food System Network is working to develop and advocate for a healthy and sustainable food system in Josephine and Jackson counties. For more information see www.rvfoodsystem.org or www.facebook.com/rvfoodsystem.   http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20141108/NEWS/141109666 © 2015 Copyright © 1995-2011 Crain Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Statement -->