Join us in celebrating our 30th Annual Winter Conference with keynote international bestselling author Jeffrey M. Smith. Mr. Smith is the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). He documents how the world’s most powerful Ag biotech companies bluff and mislead critics, and put the health of society at risk.
His first book, “Seeds of Deception” became the world’s best-selling and #1 rated book on GMOs. His second book, “Genetic Roulette” is the authoritative work that presents irrefutable evidence that GMOs are harmful. Jeffrey will be speaking on the Politics of GMOs and what may be the #1 food and health issue in the U.S. today. His nonGMO campaign has been highly successful–now at the tipping point–where the GMO industry could begin to collapse. Please save the date and join us at Manchester Community College for this important event.
REGISTRATION
Early bird registration ends 2/18/12 - register now and save!
NOFA Members $45
Non-Members$55
Students/Seniors $30
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After 2/18/12
NOFA Members $50
Non-Members $60
Students/Seniors $35
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Online registration is available HERE.
Beginning Farmer scholarship information available HERE.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops include:
Organic Seed vs. Monsanto: The Lawsuit Challenging Patents on Seed - Attorney Daniel Ravicher, NYC
Certified Organic Nutrient Dense Small Fruit - Julie Rawson & Jack Kitteredge, Many Hands Organic Farm, MA
Wild Bees and Pollination - Dr. Kim Stoner of CT Ag Experiment Station
Root Cellars & Food Storage – Chris Chaisson, Whole Farm Services, VT
Public Act 490 - Joan Nichols, CT Farm Bureau
Nitrogen Management on Farms – Tom Morris, UConn Plant Scientist
Science and Principles of Soil Microbiology – Joe Magazzi, Green Earth Agriculture
Pasture Raised Laying Hens - Brianne Casadei, Exec. Director Terra Firma Farm
Better Choices in Rx, Cosmetics, Household Products – Valerie Cookson-Botto
Raising Garlic – Farmer Wayne Hansen, Wayne's Organic Gardens
Honey Bees – Marina Marchese, Red Bee Honey
Growing Nuts in Connecticut - Dr. Sandra Anagnostakis, CT Agricultural Exp. Station
Mushroom Growing on a Small Scale - Carol Brzozowy & Jim Peppin, Maggie's Farm
Biotech Threats to Organic Agriculture - Ed Stockman, Summit Farm
Animal Welfare Approved Certification - Brigid Sweeney, Animal Welfare Approved
The Dynamic History of the Connecticut Forest - Jeffrey Ward, CT Agricultural Exp. Station
Collards & Other Cold Weather Greens for Health & Flavor - Chef John Turenne, Farmer Wayne Hansen and Naturopathic Physician Leigh White
Winter Farmers’ Markets Are Hot! - Winter Caplanson, Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market
Worm Composting Simplified - Nick Mancini, Organic Gardening Simplified
Co-ops Build a Better World: Co-operatives and Food Security - Erbin Crowell, Neighboring Food Co-op Association
How You Can Easily Grow Fresh Greens All Winter - David Zemelsky, Starlight Gardens
Climate Change In Connecticut: What Can We Expect and Do - Jennifer Pagach, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Raising Dairy Goats and Making Cheese - Paul Trubey, Beltane Farm
Soil Management Techniques - Bryan O'Hara, Tobacco Road Farm
Food as Medicine - Dr. Leigh White, Natural Family Health, LLC
Surviving on an Acre - Wyatt Whiteman, 1760 Farm House, LLC
Transition Movement Workshops:
- First: Transition Success Stories - Tina Clarke & Terry Halwes
- Second: Permaculture and Transition - Cynthia Rabinowitz & Joan Spear
- Third: Transition: Lighting the Fire for Action - Coleen Spurlock
Lead in Soils – Concerns and Corrections - Dawn Pettinelli, UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory
Edible School Gardens - Dan Levinson, Green Village Initiative (GVI)
Can I Eat This? Fermented Foods - Discussion and Preparation - Jane Maher
Brewing your Own Organic Beer - Michael Stefanowicz
Regenerative Hillside Farming & Gardening - Keith Zaltzberg
Websites as a Marketing Tool For Farms - Patty & Erick Taylor, Devon Point Farm
CSA Crop Planning- Dina Brewster, The Hickories
Small Scale Grain Production - Rodger Phillips, Grow Hartford
Producing Raw Milk for Self & For Sale - Debra Tyler & Margaret Hopkins, Local Farm
and more to come...
VENDORS & EXHIBITORS
Interested in being a vendor or promoting your organization at our event? Last year’s conference attracted over 400 passionate organic-minded individuals, and we expect the same turnout this year. Email us for details, print and mail this form, or call 203-888-5146.
Confirmed exhibitors:
Animal Welfare Approved - Alexandria, VA
Barefoot Books - East Granby, CT
Bethany Homecrafts - Bristol, CT
Connecticut Herb Association - Newington, CT
Connecticut State Grange - Glastonbury, CT
Go Organic, LLC - Thompson, CT
Green Earth Agriculture - North Branford, CT
Healthy Cleaning Solutions- Tolland, CT
Johnny’s Selected Seeds - Winslow, ME
Land for Good - Keene, NH
Lancaster Ag Products - Ronks, PA
Natureworks - Northford, CT
Old Schoolhouse Woodworks - Coventry, CT
Progressive Asset Management - Wellesley, MA
Spring Creek School - Glastonbury, CT
Sunlight Solar Energy - Milford, CT
Sweet Sage Bakery - Rockfall, CT
The Falcigno Group/Nationwide Insurance - North Haven, CT
The Graduate Institute -Bethany, CT
Three Sisters Farms - Essex, CT
UConn Extension Center - Broad Brook, CT
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service - Tolland, CT
USDA-New England Agricultural Statistics - Concord, NH
Viridian Energy - Wilbraham, MA
VisionWorks - Greenfield, MA
FAMILY PLAY AREA
Music, storytime, children's workshop, hanging out. We provide pillows, books, and comfy places for kids to just shlump down and read!
For more info, visit www.ctnofa.org
