http://www.kansascommerce.com/indexpages/div01a.aspxComing Events and Annoucements from the Agriculture Marketing Division of Kansas Commerce(c) Kansas Department of Commerceen-us30http://www.kansascommerce.com/images/agency_logo_black4rss.gifhttp://www.kansascommerce.com/indexpages/div01a.aspx You are invited to hear a presentation by Ken Meter, president of the Crossroads Resource Center in Minneapolis, MN.  He will be speaking on the economic development potential of local food production in the Kaw Valley Region.    This event is sponsored by the Kansas Rural Center, Kansas State University Research and Extension and the Kansas Department of Commerce, Rural Development Division.    Food in Our Future: "Creating the Kaw Valley Regional Food System " Wednesday, October 151:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Topeka/Shawnee County Public LibraryTopeka, Kansas Space is limited, so an RSVP is required. E-mail slarison@kansascommerce.com or call (785) 296-8132 by noon on October 14.   Join us for a free presentation that considers the economic development potential of local food production in the Kaw Valley region. Ensuring the security and quality of our food supply is our common concern, and this presentation is designed to provide access to action in addressing this concern. A discussion of the value of our regional agricultural heritage and the potential of local food production to provide critical revenue, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, expanding markets for local growers and ranchers, increased visitor traffic, enhanced community image and improved quality of life, presented by author and economisthttp://www.kansascommerce.com/indexpages/div01a.aspx?postID=380Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:40:42 GMT