The Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania will present a panel discussion on the Mansfield local Growers Market Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. in Straughn Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

“The summer reading for incoming freshman is Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, which promotes the consumption of locally grown foods, so we’ve decided to ‘grow our own’ event,” FDI Director Lynn Pifer said.

The panel will feature speakers from MU and the Mansfield Growers Market.

The Market, organized by St. James Episcopal Church in Mansfield, operates every Friday from May to October 1 on the church grounds, 30 E. Wellsboro Street. It features local vendors, educational booths, activities and entertainment.

For more information on the Mansfield Growers Market, check online at mansfieldgrowersmarket.wordpress.com.

The Frederick Douglass Institute at MU is dedicated to following the intellectual heritage and principles of Frederick Douglass and other distinguished individuals from all backgrounds. It promotes programs that enhance the learning experience and help students develop an understanding and appreciation of human dignity and diversity.

For further information about the FDI, check online at http://mansfield.edu/frederick-douglass-institute/.