Our Local Economy in Transition

Presented by 

Transition Colorado 

 

"Our Local Economy in Transition" is an opportunity to explore how local food and farming can contribute to the resilience of our local economy, reduce our contribution to global warming, and ensure the health, well-being and self-reliance of all our citizens. The premise of this regional conference is that, like the global economy, our EAT LOCAL! Campaignlocal economy is on the precipice of monumental and unpredictable changes--an unprecedented transition. 

  

Surprisingly, the fundamental thrust of this economic transition is, increasingly, towards the local. And nowhere is this more true than in food and farming. It appears that something new is arising amidst these tensions, a vision of a resilient and sustainable local foodshed that provides an abundance of fresh, locally-produced, healthy food for all people. With this vision comes the prospect of thousands of new jobs, new opportunities for economic resilience, and a new understanding of what leads to truly sustainable life--even happiness itself.

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Economics of Happiness 

CONFERENCE KICKOFF: DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE  

"THE ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS" 

Fri., Feb. 25, 7:00 p.m.

Unity of Boulder, 2855 Folsom St. 

 

This new documentary features a chorus of voices from six continents joining together in a powerful message: we need to relocalize, to bring the economy home. The good news is that as we move in this direction we will begin not only to heal the earth but also to restore our own sense of well-being. Audience discussion will follow film. Admission $5. Click here for advance tickets. 

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DAY ONE: "BRINGING THE ECONOMY HOME"

Sat., Feb. 26

Millennium Harvest House, 1345 28th St.

  

What are the economic challenges and opportunities we face locally? What's possible? What is the role of food localization in an economy in transition?

 

Nicole FossMORNING SESSION, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Keynote speaker: Nicole Foss (Stoneleigh), The Automatic Earth,  delivers an urgent message about the local and personal implications of a quickly unraveling economy.

 

Panel Discussions: Lives in Transition: Personal Stories. Michael ShumanReskilling for the Challenging Times Ahead. Relationships in Transition. Faith Communities and Food Localization. Food Security and Access in a Chaotic Economy.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.

 

Keynote speakers: Michael Shuman, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), illustrates the surprising economic
upside of food Woody Taschlocalization and the pathways to get there. Woody Tasch, founder of Slow Money, shows how a revolutionary infusion of capital into local food and farming enterprises can strengthen the local economy. Michael Brownlee, co-founder of Transition Colorado, charts the gaps between needs and current realities in our local foodshed, and paints an emerging vision of a localized food and farming system.

 

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DAY TWO: "ROLLING UP OUR SLEEVES" 

Sun., Feb. 27

Millennium Harvest House

 

Rolling Up Our SleevesMORNING SESSION, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Panel Discussions: Key leaders and stakeholders in the local foodshed tackle tough questions: Is there sufficient demand for local food? How much can we increase local food production? What will it take to rebuild the local food infrastructure? Do we have enough water? What could it mean to "think like a foodshed?"

 

AFTERNOON SESSION, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.

 

Community Dialogue: An opportunity for creative collaboration, focusing on this question: "How can we localize food and farming in our foodshed?" Individuals will propose topics and host discussions. Results will be shared with all participants in the final session.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

In advance (full conference, film): $50

At the door (full conference, film): $60

Film only: $5 

   

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