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The Local Foods Conference celebrates all aspects of the local food system and our goal is to have learning experiences available for everyone, from growers to processors, retailers, culinary professionals, small business owners, researchers, educators, community organizers, students, and youth. For instance, a sample of presentation topics that will be featured at this year’s conference include: mushroom foraging, grasslands, sheep shearing, produce prescription programs, cooking classes for CSA members, and online marketing.

Our conference will feature 2 keynote speakers: Local celebrity chef Justin Warner, who has appeared on several Food Network programs and will talk about his experience being part of “food television;” and Indigenous culinary expert Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet and Cherokee), who will speak on her Indigikitchen project that utilizes online cooking classes to reimagine Native cuisine.

The Local Foods Conference makes every effort to provide food grown from local producers and made by local businesses, in order to support the local food system in South Dakota. The food and beverages are being coordinated by local chef MJ Adams, a friend of the Coalition.

The menu will include a light breakfast and snacks on both days; Green Chili Shack Food Truck will be providing a meal one day. A “bagged lunch” option on the other day with pre-made meals made with local foods.

There will also be coffee from local businesses. 

A Special thank you to the South Dakota vendors that have been utilized for this year’s event:

  • Bashful Bison Market
  • Bear Butte Gardens
  • Bernices
  • Breadroot Coop
  • BrewBerry Bistro
  • The Bestro
  • Fork Real Cafe
  • Green Chili Shack Food Truck
  • Krause Family Orchards
  • Mamma’s Batch Granola
  • Nell’s Gourmet
  • Scobi Kombucha
  • Sour SD

In addition to keynote and breakout session speakers, there will be several optional workshops and events for participants, including a bouquet making workshop, tours of local farms and other local food facilities, and a social event at the Diamond E Collective.

Furthermore, children grades K-8 will be able to participate in a “Youth Track” series of educational sessions led by Anna Tvedt and Syd Trio at SDSU-Ext. Starting Saturday at 9:00am MT with a Sensory Local Foods activity.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City – Situated approximately 2.3 miles from the museum, this hotel offers cozy rooms, an indoor pool, and a complimentary breakfast.

A discounted rate associated with the SD Local Foods Coalition is available at the Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown – Convention Center, in Rapid City, SD on the nights of November 7th and 8th, 2024 (departing November 9th).

Rates:  $107 – 2 Queen Beds Standard

Reserve your room today through one of the below booking options:

Reference the room block ~ Block code LFC

Call 1-800-HOLIDAY (800-465-4329).  

Rooms/rates are offered on a first call/first served basis and cannot be guaranteed after 10/09/2024.

Hotel agrees to waive $15 fee with final billing.

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