Here's word on an upcoming six-part seminar series on sustainable agriculture and local food systems/markets that may be of interest to DCM owner/members. The first program is on Wednesday night, January 21st at 7pm. The locations and speakers will change throughout the series. Visit the website link above for more details on the individual programs and how to register. Members of the DCM Board will be attending. Here's a brief description from the series website:

The seminars showcase the theory and practice of sustainable agriculture and food production and supply – key elements for sustainable community development and a rapidly evolving sector of sustainable enterprise.

Presentations will be made by leaders in the movement for food systems that are secure, efficient, just, and health-promoting. They will share:

• The facts about the operations and products of their enterprises
• Their motivation for pursuing sustainable models
• The barriers they face
• Their views on how their industries fit into the local and regional food systems and how they are evolving.

If you do decide to go, consider wearing your Durham Central Market T-shirt!!