I heard on KRMG, 740 AM yesterday on a program called OK foody ( or foodie?)
where a lady is trying to get a "cottage food" bill through the Okla.
legislature. Needs 85,000 signatures on a petition to get it passed. She said
Texas & 30 other states have similar laws allowing food preparation in private
homes and not only commercial kitchens.
I haven't had time to research it yet, but maybe some of you can? Should be
links to the petition on KRMG.COM thru OKFOODY.COM to signature .org.



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Subject: [okfoodret] Invitation: Local Foods Conference - “ Policies and
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For Immediate Release:
Contact: Rita Scott
Tel: 918.640.5408
Email: rita@...

February 7, 2012 Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Local Foods Conference - “ Policies and Projects that Build a Regional Food
System”

February 24, 2012

The Oklahoma Farm and Food Alliance, the Tahlequah Food Policy Council and
Sustainable Green Country- with the generous support of the Cherokee Nation- are
hosting a “Local Foods Conference: Policies and Projects that Build a Regional
Food System“ in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

This free conference will be held at the Tahlequah Armory Municipal Center at
101 North Water St. on Friday, February 24th from 8:30a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with
networking until 6:00 p.m. at the Branch restaurant (on your own). A healthy,
local and traditional foods lunch will be provided with your registration
survey. Please RSVP by Friday, February 17 to Rita Scott at
rita@... or 918.640.5408 for your seat at the local foods
luncheon!

The Tahlequah Food Policy Council has chosen to focus on five sectors in the
agricultural network- Distribution, Production, Processing, Consumption and
Composting/Recycle as their pathway to building a strong and sustainable local
food system or “food hub”. As diet-related health issues are approaching
near-epidemic proportions, consumers, health professionals, policymakers,
restaurants, and institutions are looking to local food producers to supply
healthy food options. With less than one year of meetings under their belt,
participation from producers, city & state officials, interested consumers,
Cherokee Nation representatives, NSU faculty & students and local business
owners has been vigorous and sustained, leading up to this shared learning
opportunity.

The conference is focused on improving awareness of our local food system and
its strategic development, business opportunities for local food producers, and
purchasing options for schools and businesses. Topics will include: lessons
learned from four local Food Policy Councils development, greenhouse operations,
composting implementation, nutrition, commercial kitchen & food hub
implementation, processing & distribution models, Food System Assessment tool
and more! With experts from local, regional and statewide organizations and
farms, we expect over 100 attendees primarily from Cherokee County and
surrounding counties, with some statewide participants sharing their knowledge
and passion.

The Oklahoma Farm and Food Alliance is a non-profit organization committed to
advancing the interests of the local food industry in Oklahoma, while enhancing
access to healthy, locally produced food.

Oklahoma Farm & Food Alliance - 16523 E. 171st St. South Bixby, OK 74008 -
www.okfarmandfood.org

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