Food and the Wisconsin Idea
press release: Thurs. Sept. 20, 3:30 pm UW-Madison, Univ. Club (803 State St.) Wisconsin Local Food Network: Spreading the Practice of Relational Networking – first in the Fall 2018 series on Food and the Wisconsin Idea! Food, Agriculture, and Health are three complex systems that intertwine to create each of our daily realities. Jessica Jane Spayde, Statewide Coordinator of the Wisconsin Local Food Network, will apply the concepts of “relational governance” to networking strategies that build community and empower individuals by strengthening these systems in intentional and sustainable ways. According to Spayde, it begins with “a willingness to exchange worldviews.” Key partners from UW Extension, Wisconsin Farmers Union, DATCP Farm to School, and Feeding Wisconsin will help demonstrate the practice of relational networking. Audience participation will be encouraged! The event will be followed by a reception with free appetizers and cash bar. Limited seating so RSVP at: https://docs.google.com/forms/