Amelia ViarsLATI Spring 2015
Eating Local: Community Supported AgricultureAttendees will
learn about the local food economy, how they can be a vital part of
it, and meet some of the farmers who produce locally. A question
and answer session will follow. Light refreshments will be
provided. Cecil County Public Librarys mission states that we
provide provide lifelong educational and cultural opportunities and
resources for all, promoting individual and community success. This
program provides the opportunity for local businesses to share
their stories with community members. It also educates people about
community supported agriculture and informs them of healthy
alternatives for a diet of foods that are shipped from miles away
or pre-packaged and processed. This program is not a promotional
for local businesses, instead it is an opportunity for them to talk
about how a CSA is operated, and it gives the attendees a chance to
meet local farmers who may be growing what they are feeding their
families now or in the future. It is also an opportunity for people
who are starting a farm or considering it to hear from experienced
growers. Agriculture is the largest commercial industry in Maryland
and in 2014, 32% of the states land was used for farming. There
have been several new CSAs started in the county during the past
several years. This program is on trend with new businesses in the
Cecil County and addresses the growing concerns that people in the
community, and nationwide, have with knowing where their food comes
from and supporting local businesses.For this program, we partner
with local farmers. They dont have to own a CSA; they can be
contributing to the local food economy through farmers markets, a
roadside stand, etc. I would also like to include a nutritionist,
who approaches questions from a different perspective and
understanding. It is organized as a round table discussion, with
the speakers sitting along the front of the room and the attendees
seated in facing rows. A moderator also introduces questions which
the presenters received beforehand. They will also have the
opportunity to introduce themselves and their work, and field
questions from the audience. This program is evaluated by
attendance statistics, audience participation, and through program
evaluations that we ask attendees to fill out. I have organized a
program like this before, and it is a possibility that this one, or
something similar, could be implemented in the future.
PRESS RELEASE 301 Newark Avenue, Elkton, MD 21921 Phone:
410-996-1055 Fax: 410-996-5604 http://www.cecil.ebranch.info
Date:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rising Sun Branch Library, 410-658-4025
Eating Local: Community Supported AgricultureCome learn about
your communitys local food economy and how you can be a vital part
of it! Participate in a question and answer session with local
farmers on fill in date here. To attend, please register at any of
the Cecil County Public Library branches or over the phone at
410-658-4025. Rising Sun Branch Library is located on 111 Colonial
Way, Rising Sun, MD.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The Cecil County Public Library operates seven branches located
throughout CecilCounty, MD. The library serves over 50,000
registered borrowers. The mission of the CecilCounty Public Library
is to provide access to educational and cultural resources for all
andto promote individual and community success.
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