"Thank you, everyone, for an amazing day! Bud and I were so impressed with the professionalism,
organization, and attention to details provided by all the Forum organizers. The
panel of speakers and presenters were outstanding, and the attendees contributed
great energy and enthusiasm. We were honored and delighted to participate, and look
forward to contributing to the development of this most beneficial community effort.
Best,Christina Brittain and Bud Quinn "
The First Annual Skamania Food Forum, brought to you by Gorge Winds Community Grocery,
Gorge Grown Food Network, and WSU Extension
Gorge Grown and Gorge Winds Community Grocery (Laila Goldring, Treasurer on the
right) Welcome you to the Food Forum
Thanks to Darlene and Deana (GWCG Steering Committee, standing) for greeting attendees
with their smiling faces
Our Gorge Winds Community Grocery VP Johanna Wyers
"I attended 2 workshops. Both were very good, very applicable to my needs
and done by people who I felt were well informed. Excellent!!. The movie was a real
eye opener. I have seen or known about all the information presented but it is well
done and very effective. I was delighted with the conference. It was very well organized
and well attended for being the first time. I look for good things to come and we
are becoming members.
Sincerely, Del Allen"
WSU Extension agent Todd Murray volunteered to share his knowledge of organic gardening
Backyard chicken expert Cooper Hall was one of our volunteer teachers
"Yes, we did have some awesome coffee! And food...and great camaraderie! I really
look forward to more of these types of things in the future. Getting together and
sharing info is essential, especially in light of things like we saw in the movie,
Food Inc.
Thanks to all involved! -Sally"
GWCG Secretary Lori Loranger did a presentation on wild edible plants and spoke
briefly about co-ops: "Lori did a very good job of spelling out the seven goals
and I felt I could really agree with all of them." (Del Allen)
Thank you Sally Munoz for teaching seasonal cooking using local vegetables
Andrew's Pizza gave us a great deal on some great pizza
- thanks for your support, Andrew's Pizza!
A big thank you to Joe at Jolinda's Coffee, who donated all the coffee for this
event.
Del Allen commented: "The coffee was excellent. I have not had a cup of coffee for
years, but my wife drinks it daily and had some. She was very impressed with how
good it was and it smelled good too so I broke my long abstinence and tried some.
I even had a second cup, as it was excellent..."
The workshop on Honey Bees by Dave Wendahl
Christina Brittain gave an excellent class on Oriental Vegetables for the Pacific
NW.
Deanne Converse shared her extensive knowledge on composting with worms.
Ann Kramer from Gorge Grown was one of our keynote speakers
Bruce Bolme spoke about River Hours local currency
Sherian Wright gave a great presentation on Mason Bees
Hiding in the crowd is GWCG President Margie Fickett
Mandy Fickett provided entertainment
Thanks to Margaret Hults, who made our beautiful pumpkin centerpieces
"Thank you to all of you who had a hand in organizing this event! This was a wonderful
success! All indications are that this could be done again with a great turn out
just like we had Saturday. Lots of great workshops to choose from. Great discussions.
Lunch was fantastic! Everyone was so helpful and nice. Smiles and Sunshine, Deanne
Converse"
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