Food & Growers Association 12th Annual Winter Conference
ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE 2018
“Planting the seeds for Healthy Farms and Families”
The Food and Growers Association is hosting their annual winter conference on February 3, 2018 at Batesville Middle School. The event will feature speakers and educational presentations for both growers and eaters of great local foods. This year's theme is: "Planting the seeds for Healthy Farms and Families". The conference will offer two tracks, including lectures relevant to growers, and another aimed at home gardeners and consumers--our "Eater" track.
This year we will have two incredible Keynote Speakers and back by popular demand The Vendor Market and Taste of Southeast Indiana returns.
Tickets are $35/member or $55/member couple (both must be members), and $45/non-member or $75/non-member couple and are available here on EventBrite or contact the following with your reservation request: contact@foodandgrowers.org.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, GROWER SESSION: Richard Andres of Tantré Farm
RICHARD ANDRES is a farmer, philosopher and former carpenter who has developed one of the largest and most successful certified organic CSA farm in Michigan. Come listen to Richard's story and the business advice he offers on successful vegetable farming and CSA programs.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, GROWER SESSION: Ben Cohen of Small House Farm
Working to maintain the diversity of many heirloom crops is perhaps what Ben has become most well known for. Ben Cohen teaches Seed Saving classes and is an avid seed saver. Small House is a grow-out location for Gardens Across America, which is a program founded by the Botanical Explorer, Joe Simcox. Ben's talk, titled “Seed to Seed; Closing the Gap in Sustainable Farming" will explain why saving seeds is an essential practice for maintaining a sustainable 'closed circuit' farm operation. Local food is only as local as the seed supply. Seeds are just as vital as healthy soil, clean water and market access. Regionally adapted and locally grown seeds are paramount to a secure food system.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, EATER'S SESSION: Richard Andres of Tantré Farm
During the summer it's easy to incorporate fresh produce into your diet with home gardens and Farmer's Markets. What do we eat when the summer growing season comes to an end? Learn the importance and know-how of Seasonal Eating and incorporating it into your diet.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, EATER'S SESSION: Ben Cohen of Small House Farm
"Healthy Living With Herbs" (this is a basic presentation for people new to herbalism) Learn the many health benefits of herbs that are easy to grow at home. Recognize 'weeds' in the wild that you can harvest. Discover how to harness the power of these plants by making teas, infusions, tinctures, salves and more!
"Wildcrafted Herbs and Fresh Pressed Oils; How Locally Sourced Ingredients are a Recipe for Success" (talk given this fall for the International Herb Association). In this session we will be exploring the value of using wildcrafted, locally grown herbs from one’s own bio-region. We will compare quality, potency and sustainability of locally sourced herbs versus store bought. We will also discuss small scale oil production for use in herbal formulations and why freshly cold pressed oils are superior to the commercial alternatives.
Check our website at www.foodandgrowers.org/events for more detailed information on speakers and schedules.
Lunch will be provided as a "Taste of SE Indiana" from area restaurants using local ingredients! Locally produced foods and other items will be available for purchase from various vendors. The vendor area will be free and open to the public from 9-11am, so invite your friends!
Tickets are limited so please register early!
You may receive a refund in ticket price up to 1 day prior to the scheduled conference.
If you prefer not to register online, please contact: contact@foodandgrowers.org for other options.
Remember, the conference is a great time to renew your yearly FGA membership-- we will have registration forms available.
Date: February 03, 2018 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Batesville Middle School | 201 N. Mulberry St., Batesville, IN 47006 | 8122125432
Event website: eventbrite.com
