OUR LOCAL ECONOMY IN TRANSITION, Feb. 25

Our Local Economy in Transition

The Economics of Happiness

Keynote Speakers

Panel Discusions

Community Dialouge

Registration

Be a part of the Local Food Revolution!

The economy is on the precipice of an unprecedented transition and this has profound implications for our local economy. This conference 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.

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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.

Our Local Economy In Transition

Millennium Harvest House, 1345 28th St.

Keynote Speakers, Saturday 26th

Nicole Foss, 9:00 a.m.

Of The Automatic Earth , "Building Local Resilience in an Era of Economic Turmoil and Resource Depletion." Read More..

Michael Brownlee, 1:30 p.m.

Co-Founder of Transition Colorado , "Bringing the Economy Home : A Revolution in the Making." Read More..

Michael Shuman, 2:15 p.m.

From Business Alliance for Local Living Economies ( BALLE) , "The Economic Prospects for Food Localization." Read More..

Woody Tasch, 4:00 p.m.

Founder of Slow Money, "Re-Directing Money: Let's Make it Slow and Local!" Read More..

Panel Discussions

Our Panel Discussions are a rare opportunity for citizens to hear from and interact with some of the key people involved in the local food and farming system.

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Saturday 26th

10:15 a.m., Lives in Transition: Personal Stories

11:30 a.m., Reskilling for the Challenging Times Ahead

11:30 a.m., Relationships in Transition

11:30 a.m., Faith Communities and Food Localization

11:30 a.m., Food Security and Access in a Chaotic Economy

Sunday the 27th

9:30 a.m., Connecting Local Producers and Consumers

9:30 a.m., Rebuilding the Local Food Infrastructure

11:00 a.m., Increasing Local Food Production and Consumption

11:00 a.m., Forging a Local Foodshed Alliance

Community Dialogue, Feb 27th 1:30

Utilizing Open Space Technology, this process is an opportunity to come and share your thoughts and ideas about the local food movement, and the challenges and opportunities associated with food localization. The afternoon will be shaped by the questions and themes that participants bring. This is a time for creative collaboration! Individuals will propose topics and host discussions. Results will be shared with all participants in the final session.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Advance - Online

Conference and Film $50

Conference One Day $25

Conference - Student Rate $20

Film Only $5

At the Door

Conference and Film $60

Conference One Day $30

Conference - Student Rate $25

Film only: $5

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