Le Cordon Bleu is very excited to announce that they will be hosting the 2nd Australasian Regional Food Cultures and Networks Conference at Maggies Farm Function Centre in the Barossa Valley from the 11th – 14th November 2012, in association with Southern Cross University, the Regional Food Research Network Australasia and Locale: the Australasian-Pacific Journal of Regional Food Studies. The conference is dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of food and drink in terms of education, tourism and hospitality, producers, products, provenance, tradition, local difference and smaller communities, to name a few! The program promises inspired stories from small scale producers, in-depth academic analysis and a gastronomic education for all. If you are interested in sharing your stories, knowledge or understanding of:

• academic or administrative perspectives on development of regional foodways and culture
• local and regional food and wine tourism and hospitality networks
• the successes and challenges of small scale regional food and drink production

Or if you would love the opportunity to network with a diverse group of food producers and researchers, please come and join us! We have activated a Facebook page to keep you updated on events and information.

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