MONTEVIDEO, Minn. — As farmers gear up for the growing season, the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) invites them to attend the 2nd Annual Regional Food Forum, which will focus on farm-to-school initiatives and expanding local food markets. The event will be Thursday, March 14, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Montevideo Community Center, 550 1st Street South. Pre-registration for this free event is encouraged. To reserve your spot, visit https://bit.ly/LSP2024FoodForum. For more information, contact LSP’s Scott DeMuth at sdemuth@landstewardshipproject.org or 612-767-9487.

Attendees will hear from organizations advancing local foods in southwestern Minnesota, have the opportunity to network with local producers and explore opportunities for collaboration. This year’s Forum will feature presentations from organizations working to strengthen the local food system, including updates from the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission, Countryside Public Health and Prairie 5. Sara George from Renewing the Countryside’s Farm-to-School Roadshow will provide valuable insights on best practices for farm-to-school coordination and implementation.

 The 2nd Annual Regional Food Forum is made possible by the generous support of sponsors, including CCM Health, Southwest Initiative Foundation and Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership.

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The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering an ethic of stewardship for farmland, promoting sustainable agriculture and developing healthy communities in the food and farming system. LSP has offices in the Minnesota communities of Montevideo, Lewiston and South Minneapolis.