On Tuesday, October 15, over 75 leaders in the regional food system came together to discuss how institutions could support the development of regional food systems. This day-long gathering hosted by the Center for Governmental Studies (CGS)-Northern Illinois University took place at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, Illinois where participants were able to tour the on-campus, student-run farm. Participants heard panel discussions on existing initiatives and resources within our region.   PASCAL will fund one of  five projects developed by participants in an afternoon working session.  Participants, panelists and sponsors will vote 29 October 2013 on the project making the most impact. 

For seminal food documents, presentation descriptions and and a picture of the student farm please see the CGS website.