The document announces an upcoming event on June 16, 2008 called "Making Local Food a Reality - (Event 1)" hosted by the University of Plymouth, ADAS, Royal Agricultural College, and Duchy College. The event will include presentations on consumers' attitudes toward local foods, the perspective of a wholesaler and retailer, and the role of local food in managing carbon emissions. Attendees will have the option to participate in workshops on a local food cooperative, food service partnerships, or implications for supply chain players in the southwest region. Additional rural update events are planned for October 2008 and December 2008.

1. Making Local Food a Reality – (Event 1) In association with the University of Plymouth, ADAS with support from Royal Agricultural College and Duchy College Monday 16 June 2008 www.southwestruralupdate.org

2. Simon King Chair of National Rural South West Region WWW.big-rural-debate.org Further events will be: 21 st October 2008 Making Local Food a Reality - (Part 2) Sandy Park Exeter 2 nd December 2008 Biogas - Are you wasting an opportunity? Lackham Campus Wiltshire College www.southwestruralupdate.org

3. Mel Hall SW Regional Director, NFU Chair www.southwestruralupdate.org www.southwestruralupdate.org