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Women’s Environmental Institute
Organic Farm School 2010
10 weeks of lectures on Mondays at 6 p.m. (ending August 16)
Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis

Ten weeks of lectures on organic food production and agriculture from environmental, social, and historical perspectives. Includes a talk by Will Allen. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop practical skills through hands-on workshops at the WEI alternative farm campus and farm field trips. Full class registration, $120, drop-in class, $20, drop-in field day, $10. 651-583-0705 or http:/www.w-e-i.org/organic-farm-school >>

Rural Advantage
Valuing Ecosystem Services: Minnesota Happenings
Thursday, July 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Scott County Extension and Conservation Center in Jordan, Minnesota

This event will focus on what we are doing to better link agriculture, the environment, and our communities in the Lower and Middle Minnesota River Watersheds and throughout Minnesota. Contact Jill Sackett, UM Extension / Rural Advantage at 507-238-5449 or sacke032(at)umn(dot)edu

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Toast & Taste in the Garden 2010
July 29, 2010, 6 p.m. (Patron) or 7 p.m. (General) – 9 p.m.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation presents Toast and Taste in the Gardens 2010. Sample in-season, fresh, local cuisine from the Twin Cities’ top restaurants. Savor tastes from Minnesota wineries and breweries in the unparalleled garden setting of the Arboretum. General admission, $75; patron, $100. Contact (952) 443-1400. Reservations: http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/toastandtaste.aspx >>

5th Annual Minnesota Garlic Festival
Saturday, August 14, 2010
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson

Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games . . . and lots of GARLIC, all in support of a healthy environment, sustainable farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Adults, $5; Kids under 12, $3; stroller/carried babies free. No Pets Please. All weather event. Information at www.sfa-mn.org/garlicfest >>

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
The Homegrown Experience
August 22, 2010, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis

Aligning with the MPRB Vision Statement, this event will focus on sustainability, connecting people to the land and providing healthy and enjoyable experiences. The event will feature chef demonstrations, local restaurants, farmers, CSAs, co-ops, food producers, local vintners and brewers. In addition, an outdoor Farmers Market will be featured. Participants will be able to sip, sample, purchase and learn about local, sustainable and organic foods. Advanced, $25; at door, $35. 21+ event. Tickets and contact form at http://www.thehomegrownexperience.com/ >>

Gustavus Adolphus College
Nobel Conference 46: Making Food Good
October 5-6, 2010
Lund Center Arena at Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter

Nobel Conference 46 will consider a whole panoply of food issues – from human health to the health of planetary ecosystems; from nutraceuticals to culturally appropriate foods; from community gardening to fuel crops, to genetic modification, and to food security. General, $60; reserved, $100; delegation of 10, $40 each. Tickets at (507) 933-7520 or http://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2010/ >>

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