The project is focused on giving students an understanding of sustainable agriculture and what that could look like as a career. To do this we will bring in at least three speakers who will discuss their career in sustainable agriculture. One confirmed speaker is Matt Turino who is a manager for the SSF. The second confirmed speaker is Jeff Hake who is a director for Central Illinois FarmFED Co-op and also president of Central Illinois Young Farmers. We hope that by bringing people together and listening to these speakers, they can better understand how to bridge the gap between agriculture and sustainability. We will also be providing food which is not only an incentive for people to attend the meeting but is also a physical example of sustainable agriculture. Our caterer, Piato's, uses local produce and also donates some of their proceeds back into the community. In short, we want this event to bring people of all aspects together to
hear how we can turn a stereotypical non-sustainable practice, into one that works for all communities and the environment.

This proposal directly funds:
1. Red Herring Room Reservation
2. Piato's catering