October 2023

Ottawa one of 12 roundtable discussions scheduled in November

MANHATTAN – A Kansas State University program that aims to improve the health of Kansans by increasing access to locally grown foods is rolling out a welcome mat to residents wanting to become involved in the effort.Rebecca McMahon, administrator of the Local Food System program, said the group will be hosting 12 roundtable, discussion sessions in November to gather feedback from Kansans on what they think is needed to overcome challenges in their local food system.McMahon said a local food system includes everything that is part of ensuring that people have the food they need to survive, including production, processing, distribution, consumption and food waste management.“We want to hear about real-life experiences of individuals across the state, both the successes they have experienced and the challenges they have faced,” McMahon said.The schedule of community discussions includes:Nov.

Read MoreOttawa one of 12 roundtable discussions scheduled in November