This year we'll build from the success of NESAWG's 2009 "It Takes a Region" Conference. Once again, we'll look at exciting efforts underway in our region, including alternative supply chain networks, research and food system assessments, regional planning, infrastructure initiatives, and policy advocacy. We'll move our work forward and address pressing new issues in work groups, listening sessions, break-outs and open networking. We’ll continue to explore scale, size, geography and cross-sector partnerships. Watch for new features this year. Visit www.ittakesaregion.org or email Kathy Ruhf, NESAWG coordinator at nesawg@nesawg.org.