The Premier Local Food Event in the Midwest!  
  3 Great Days of Programming - Fantastic New Location

March 11-13 
UIC Forum - University of Illinois at Chicago
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The MUST ATTEND EVENT for:  Local Food Farmers  -  Artisans  -  Foodies  -  Investors  -  Industry Trade Professionals  -  Food Policy Advocates  -  Local Food System Stakeholders!

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Events Schedule

slow moneyFinancing Farm to Fork
Thursday, March 11
The FamilyFarmed.org Financing Farm to Fork Conference supports the local food movement by encouraging investment in farm and food production, processing, and distribution businesses.  Learn more
Opening keynote speaker Woody Tasch, author of Slow Money
sponsored by University of Chicago's Booth School of Business



Food Policy Summit & EXPO Trade Day
will allenFriday, March 12
The Chicago Food Policy Summit brings together community
representatives, food businesses, farmers, city leaders, chefs, NGO's, and other food advocates to discuss and propose policies that will improve the quality of and access to fresh food in Chicago.  Learn more
The FamilyFarmed EXPO is the leading Midwest trade show connecting farmers and food producers with trade buyers.  Learn more
Keynote speaker Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power


Localicious Party
Friday, March 12
A Locavore's Delight! You won't want to miss the fun at this year's Localicious Party. It will feature scrumptious local food and libations, great networking, an opportunity to connect with leaders in our community.  Learn more


Rick BaylessLocal Food Festival
Saturday, March 13
Rick Bayless leads our lineup of all star celebrity chefs, speakers, authors, food artisans and, of course, family farmers!  Spend the day enjoying a wide selection of local food, gifts and great information to help you eat healthy year-round, while supporting local farms and businesses. Learn more
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