Organic and natural grocery retailer to
sponsor and present at upcoming educational event supporting the
local and sustainable food movement
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest
family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, proudly
returns as a sponsor and brings two guest speakers to this year's
Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference. This year's
event, scheduled August 7-9th in
San Marcos, TX, is made possible
by a partnership of Small Producers Initiative at Texas
State University, Council for Healthy Food Systems,
and Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance. The conference aims to
present educational and networking opportunities for producers,
consumers and supporters of sustainably grown, locally sourced
foods.
Visit
www.naturalgrocers.com/natural-grocers-presents to learn more about
the "Natural Grocers Presents" Film Series.
Judith McGeary, Executive
Director of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance says, "The
conference brings together farmers, ranchers, food businesses, and
consumer advocates to learn about what we need to do to build a
resilient, sustainable agriculture and food system. Between the
drought, food inflation, supply chain disruptions, and COVID, the
fragility of our current consolidated, corporate-controlled system
is more evident than ever. So the conference is about more
than learning, it's about building the relationships and community
to make the changes we need."
The 3-day conference boasts dozens of multi-track sessions, led
by knowledgeable, friendly experts, covering topics such as
livestock, crops, policies and regulations, business and marketing
issues and more. On August 8th,
Justin Halstead of Natural Grocers,
will be screening the film, "Regenerative Renegades". The 30-minute
film, presented by Natural Grocers, takes a deep dive into
grass-fed beef production. After screening the documentary,
Halstead will join co-panelists and attendees to discuss soil,
community vitality, food sovereignty, public health, the logistics
of finishing, harvesting, processing, and how Thousand Hills and
others have successfully partnered with retailers.
Halstead, producer, director and editor of Regenerative
Renegades said, "Regenerative Renegades is a message of
urgency, but also one of hope. This film is a good starting point
for anyone interested in what regenerative agriculture is and it's
potential impact on our soil, our farmers, and our future."
Regenerative Renegades Screening & Panel
Discussion will be held Monday,
August 8th in the Grand Ballroom from
1-2:30 PM and will include
panelists:
- Justin Halstead: Creative
Manager of Video and Nutritional Health Coach, Natural
Grocers.
- Wayne Knight: Interim Executive
Director of Holistic Management International and Professional
Certified Educator.
- Kimberly Ratcliff: Manager of
Caney Creek Ranch, a diversified
family ranching operation located in East
Central Texas.
Alan Lewis, Natural Grocers' Vice
President of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, will also speak at
this year's conference as a co-panelist. The panel, "Ahead of the
Curve – Climate Resilience in Agriculture", is scheduled for
August 9th, 8:30-10 AM in the Grand Ballroom.
There are still conference registration options
available.
- To register for the upcoming event click here.
- Visit www.naturalgrocers.com/natural-grocers-presents to learn
more about the Natural Grocers Presents Film Series.
- Click here for media kit,courtesy of Natural Grocers.
- To request a guest speaker from Natural Grocers at an event,
please contact media@naturalgrocers.com.
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an
expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body
care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 163 stores in 21 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and
store locations
About Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems
Conference
The Southern Famly Farmers & Food System Conference is
presented by Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance, Council for Healthy
Food Systems, and Texas State
University's Small Producers Initiative, with the generous
assistance of NCAT-ATTRA. In its fourth year of partnership, the
unique event focuses on policies and regulations affecting our
farms and our food as well as the latest developments in
sustainable agriculture. Conference attendees will have access to
useful information and tools to help support the growth of the
local and sustainable food movement.
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