The 2012 Winter Conference - Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut

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.

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 Maggazi, 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

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

and more to come...