Local economy conference to feature nine panel discussions

The upcoming “Our Local Economy in Transition” conference will feature nine panel discussions over two days.

“These panel discussions are really the heart of this conference,” says Transition Colorado co-founder Michael Brownlee, “and the panelists are the stars, representing some of the key visionaries and stakeholders in our local foodshed. This is a rare opportunity for citizens to hear from them, to interact with them, to make connections, to cultivate relationships.”

All panel discussions will be held Feb. 26 – 27 at the Millennium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th Street, Boulder. Registration is required.

Lies in Transition: Personal Stories (2/26, 10:00 a.m.)

• Chris Dwyer of Nederland
• Dia Ingalls of Boulder
• Kevin Brown of Boulder
• Mike Whipp of Lyons

Reskilling for the Challenging Times Ahead (2/26, 11:15 a.m.)

• Mary Collette Rogers, Everyday Good Eating
• Jason Gerhardt, Real Earth Design
• Betsy Burton, The Lyons Farmette
• Nikki Hayden, Boulder Culinary Gardeners
• Ron Douglas, Self Reliance Expo
• Luther Green, Preserving Community

Relationships in Transition (2/26, 11:15 a.m.)

• Carolyn Baker, Speaking Truth to Power
• Teri Dillion, Waking Heart Therapy
• Margaret Emerson, Contemplative Hiking
• Sam Elmore, Brinc Experiential Coaching and Consulting

Faith Communities and Food Localization (2/26, 11:15 a.m.)

• Amy Telligman, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
• Becky O’Brien, Hazon
• Phil Metzler, Boulder Mennonite Community
• Lynn Southam, LDS (tentative)

Food Security and Access in a Chaotic Economy (2/26, 11:15 a.m.)

• Dave Georgis, Everybody Eats!
• Jim Weglarz, Colorado Friendship
• Edwina Salazar, OUR Center
• Joy Eckstine, Carriage House Community Table

Connecting Local Food Producers and Consumers (2/27, 9:30 a.m.)

• Cindy Torres, Boulder County Parks and Open Space
• Dan Locrichio, Sysco (tentative)
• Ewell Culbertson, Pachamama Organic Farm
• Wendy Peters Moschetti, WPM Consulting
• Michael Joseph, Mile High Organics
• Jennie Nagel, Ela Farmily Farms

Rebuilding the Local Food Infrastructure (2/27, 9:30 a.m.):

• Ben Pearlman, Boulder County Commission
• Kai Abelkis, Boulder Community Hospital
• Mark Guttridge, Ollin Farm
• Erik Skokan, Black Cat Farm Table Bistro
• Mark Retzloff, Alfalfa’s Market (tentative)

Increasing Local Food Production and Demand (2/27, 11:00 a.m.)

• David Bell, Boulder County Parks and Open Space
• Wyatt Barnes, Red Wagon Organic Farm
• Lisa Rogers, Feed Denver
• John Ellis, Farmer John’s

Forging a Local Foodshed Alliance (2/27, 11:00 a.m.)

• Dave Georgis, Everybody Eats!
• Mark Guttridge, Ollin Farm
• Erik Johnson, Boulder County Food & Agriculture Policy Council
• Jim England, Food and Farming Enterprise Investment Fund
• Shanan Olson, Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce

Full details and schedule for “Our Local Economy in Transition” are available at www.TransitionColorado.org <http://www.TransitionColorado.org> .

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