Heifer USA is developing a new focus on supporting and strengthening local food systems. In order to learn more about our local food systems in the Sacramento area, we will have guest speaker at our Jan 24 volunteer meeting.

Paul Cultrera of the Sacramento Food Co-op will be sharing info on the "One Farm at a Time" program (info at www.sacfoodcoop.com) and also on the movement known as "Slow Money," based on the book of the same name by Woody Tasch (info at www.slowmoney.org). Both of these subject concern supporting local food systems and the local farmers they depend on.