Changing the way Wisconsin eats
Oshkosh, WI – April 16th, 2013 – The Natural Product & Organic Food Expo brings together local and national companies that specialize in natural and organic foods, products & services. Kick off the farmers market season. Meet and buy direct from local, organic farmers and vendors. Learn how to buy and preserve seasonal food. Snatch up early seedlings, fresh greens and free-range meat and eggs.
Sunnyview Expo Center
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunnyview Expo Center; Oshkosh
SHAPING THE FUTURE.
Documentary Show Wisconsin Foodie Filming
Get an up close view and watch as Wisconsin Foodie films a segment at the Expo.
Joel Salatin – Will Allen – Aaron Woolf
Featured in the movies Food, Inc; Fresh; King Corn & More will offer discussion groups, photo ops, book signings, & workshops. Talk to Aaron Woolf a movie director & producer and show case your farm.
John Shaw: CEO of the Natural Product Association
Meet John Shaw and hear him speak. John Shaw, longtime Washington, D.C., insider and former top administration official, is the CEO of The Natural Products Association, the nation’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to the natural products industry.
Farm to School
Sponsored by re:Th!nk of Winnebago County. Connect with agencies that will assist you in selling your locally produced product to school districts throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
Organic Food Court
Sponsored by Wisconsin Foodie. Wisconsin Foodie is a weekly Emmy-nominated television program dedicated to educating, entertaining and connecting the community to the engaging stories and people behind their food. This one-of-a-kind food court features a variety of dishes prepared by some of the State’s finest restaurants. A true celebration of food as restaurants from around the state converge all under one roof. Showcase your healthy foods to thousands here.
Taste of Home Cooking School
Sponsored by the Book, Get Your Lean On.The famed Taste of Home Cooking School, attended by nearly 5 million people over the last 20 years, is coming to Oshkosh! So grab your spatula, as well as family, friends and neighbors, and join us for a fun-filled cooking experience. Purchase tickets locally at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society 920-424-2128.
Wisconsin Chefs
Taste food from amazing chefs as you experience what Wisconsin has to offer.
200 Natural & Organic Exhibits
Meet vendors and purchase products from Eco-friendly businesses and farmers from around Wisconsin and beyond.
Food Democracy Now
Meet the Founders of Food Democracy Now and find out how you can join the “Call to Action” and learn how you personally can change the way Wisconsin Eats.
Hungry for Change: A Food Matters Film
We are partnering with, and endorsed by, the movie Hungry for Change, a Food Matters Film and will be giving away DVD’s at the Expo. Watch for other Expo activities, as well.
Eco-Mom Wing
Sponsored by Fox Valley Birth & Baby. The Eco-mom wing is a gathering of vendors who promote natural parenting.
Local Authors Book Signing
Meet local authors, buy their books and have them autographed.
Children’s Action Zone
Slide through the vortex of the Twisted Twister, climb the Mutiny Pirate Ship, enjoy music and more.
800 Gallon Aquaponics System
Nelson and Pade will have an 800 gallon “Nelson and Pade Inc.’s Clear Flow Aquaponic System®” on display. Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® are fully integrated aquaponic systems for raising high quality fish and vegetables.
Hybrid Vehicles
Oshkosh Bergstrom Toyota Scion will have their Hybrid Prius Vehicles (the hybrid that started it all) on display.
Community Gardens
Growing your own food, but don’t have the space? Community gardens provide fresh produce and plants as well as satisfying labor, neighborhood improvement, sense of community and connection to the environment. See community gardens from throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
The following individuals are available for call-in interviews before the expo and from 8:00am – 9:00am the day of the expo:
Joel Salatin: Featured in the movies Fresh & Food, Inc; Author or eight books; Polyface Farm.
Will Allen: Founder of Growing Power; featured in the movie Fresh.
Aaron Woolf: Director & Producer of the Documentary Film King Corn.
John Shaw: Washington Insider & CEO of the Natural Product Association.
Dave Murphy: Co-Founder of Food Democracy Now.
Lisa Stokke: Co-Founder of Food Democracy Now.
Any media wishing to interview them in the morning is invited to an organic breakfast with locally grown food compliments of the Kangaroostaurant. We just ask that if you do plan to attend in the morning, to let us know, so they can plan food accordingly.
Contact:
Natalie Pratt
Expo Coordinator
Healthy Living Events
greenevents@new.rr.com
920-312-0014
