We Are What We Eat:
Community Health Through Sustainable Farming
12th Annual Conference
Jan. 14-15, 2011
Pearlstone Center and Kayam Farm
Reisterstown, Maryland
Contact us to put yourself on the conference mailing list.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation is our 2011 Keynote Sponsor - Thank you CBF for your generous support!
Keynote Speaker: Fred Kirschenmann! Check out this essay written by Fred for the Glynwood Center. More details about his keynote speech will be posted soon.
Join the discussion! Be part of Future Harvest- CASA's 2011 Annual Conference, the most comprehensive annual sustainable agriculture event in the mid-Atlantic region.
Set your sights on Reisterstown, MD,
on Jan. 14-15 for two days
of connecting with people involved in all aspects of the local food system. In the
spirit of open discussion
and sharing knowledge,
learn how to improve the sustainability of your farm operation and cover new local marketing opportunities that can increase your bottom line.
Conference sessions, led by the area's experienced farmers, innovative food marketers, best researchers, and extension experts are guaranteed to stimulate your imagination for what's possible on and off the farm and in your community. The links between food and
health, as well as food safety issues, will be explored in each of
our five tracks:
- Grass-based Systems
- Sustainable Fruits and Vegetables
- Value-added, Business/Marketing and Profitability
- Urban Agriculture
- Sustainable Communities
You can also sign up for informative pre-conference tours covering:
- Viticulture
- High Tunnels and Veggies
- Organic Dairy
Look for more information on conference sessions and registration
information later this summer. |