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Recognition Ceremony for Kansas’ Pioneers of Local and Organic Foods

When: Wed, Jun 24, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Liberty Hall

Cooking Japanese with Lawrence’s Local Foods

When: Sat, Jun 27, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Where: Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market

Forum on Local Organic Foods in Japan

When: Mon, Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: North Lawrence Visitors Center

For more information, visit www.gplof.org

A recognition ceremony honoring the people behind the sustainable food community in the Kansas River Valley will be held at Liberty Hall tonight at 7.

In attendance is a group of Japanese organic food professionals visiting Kansas from June 23 to July 1 as part of an exchange project called “Global Partners for Local Organic Foods.” The ceremony will include music, local organic food and a presentation by economist Ken Meter concerning the local sustainable food economy. The event is open to the public with a $5 admission charge.

— — Edited by Steph Schneider

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