CT NOFA Winter Conference on March 1, 2014 | "Food and Agriculture's Future Challenges and Opportunities"

We can't have a healthy and sustainable environment if we don't change our food system.  Join about 800 others who are involved in this important transition which will affect the health of people, communities and the environment.
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Greetings, Nick Mancini-Grafting Fruit Trees With only five weeks to go, have you checked out our great workshop lineup?  Here's aLINK for the descriptions to date (and more to come!). To discuss young farmers, new farmers, and an inclusive approach to the local food system, CT NOFA is delighted to welcome our keynote speaker Frederick L. Kirschenmann, a Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture in Iowa and President of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, NY. Dr. Kirschenmann will also be doing a special Master Class for the afternoon entitled "Food and Agriculture's Future Challenges and Opportunities".  If you are planning to come to the Winter Conference, here are a few ways to act now to reduce your registration cost!                                                                                         1) We have extended the early registration deadline to February 8th, so take advantage now and save.    2) Volunteer at the conference and receive a $10 discount for a 2-hour shift.      3) Join CT NOFA and receive a $10 discount.    4) There are reduced rates for students, farm interns/apprentices and seniors.   5) Scholarship opportunities are available for farmers with fewer than 10 years of experience. Click HERE for an application   This year's online registration will close on Monday, February 24th. We encourage you to preregister now to help us plan for as smooth an event as possible, and to get one of the discounts above.   Makes a great gift! For businesses and corporations we also have event sponsorship, advertising and vendor opportunities. This is a great opportunity to reach a large community concerned about sustainability - at the Conference itself  and throughout the promotional period. Links can be found along the right side, above. Please let us know of any business or corporation you think we should contact for event sponsorship. We look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Teresa Teresa Mucci Winter Conference Coordinator teresa@ctnofa.org Winter Conference  Main Page Makes a great gift! Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities: Details Here Sign up Here Vendor/Farmers Market/Exhibitor Form    When Saturday, March 1, 2014 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Where Western CT State University Midtown Campus 181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810 What Connecticut's Largest Food, Agriculture and Sustainability Conference.   View More Info CT NOFA 126 Derby Avenue, Derby, CT 06418-2010 203.308.2584

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