You are invited to a Snohomish Sustainable Lands Strategy (SLS) Special Topic Session on Wednesday, 2/23 from 10:00-11:30 AM. Learn more about SLS at farmfishflood.org.

Session Title: SLS Special Topic Session: Local Agriculture and Consumer Behavior in Snohomish County

Presenters: Kari Quaas (Snohomish Conservation District), Stevie Wallace (Sno-Isle Co-op), Christi Bell (Little Roots Ranch), and Anna Santo (Peak) 

At this Sustainable Land Strategy (SLS) Special Topic Session, we will consider what it takes to support a quality, healthy, and local food system and keep producers in Snohomish County. Presenters include:

• Sno-Isle Food Co-op's Stevie Wallace will discuss the challenges in securing local food and supporting buying behavior at our regional co-op.

• Christi Bell of Little Roots Ranch will then address what it's like to be a farmer today and the considerations for her non-perfect produce to get to market.

• Finally, researcher, Anna Santo, will summarize the results of a 2021 consumer survey focused on local food choices, farmers markets, and CSAs in Snohomish County. See the attached survey summary to review the results ahead of the session.

• Following the presentation, we'll have time for Q&As with our presenters.

Note: Please register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpduqpqjsvHdcRt4flXbqvNk-k1GPfl1tE

Please register for this session, forward the link along to any colleagues who might like to listen in, and send questions to Kari at kquaas@snohomishcd.org.