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Join Us for the MIFFS 2009 Annual Harvest Celebration: A Local Food Dinner and Benefit Auction on October 29

September 2 , 2009 - You are cordially invited to enjoy a relaxed evening of networking and great, local food at the Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) Annual Harvest Celebration: A Local Food Dinner and Benefit Auction on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Woldumar Nature Center’s R.E. Olds Anderson Rotary Barn, 5739 Old Lansing Rd, in Lansing. Learn more...  

Looking back on another year of hard work, another harvest and all of the farmers who made it possible, join us as we celebrate Michigan’s rich agricultural heritage and future. Come and enjoy a meal prepared with delicious, fresh local foods, all grown by Michigan farmers, and the great company of others who are passionate about sustainable agriculture and local food.

In addition, in order to make another year of serving our family farmers possible, for the first time the event will also include a silent auction featuring food and farm themed items from around the state.  Come and support MIFFS and bid on and win unique products, services and experiences in this silent auction. MIFFS is currently seeking donations to the auction, which are fully tax-deductible, so if you are interested in donating an item or service or would like to sponsor this event, please contact the MIFFS office at (517) 432-0712 or miffs@msu.edu.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person, and $20 of that price is tax-deductible. Learn more, view the invitation, RSVP and pay online at www.miffs.org/harvestcelebration.asp.

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Founded in 1998, MIFFS is a statewide membership organization (501c3) whose purpose is to promote diverse efforts that foster and sustain food and farming systems that improve economic, ecological and social well-being.  MIFFS has been effective at establishing successful partnerships among producers, markets and institutions that have created more profitable, environmentally friendly food systems in Michigan.   
The organization’s vision is based on the premise that agricultural productivity, environmental stewardship and profitability reinforce each other for the benefit of Michigan’s rural and urban communities.  To learn more, please visit www.miffs.org or call (517) 432-0712.