Connecticut NOFA Winter Conference

CT NOFA's 30th Annual
Winter Conference

Saturday, March 3, 2012
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Growing Together Since 1982!

KEYNOTE

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

Before 2/18/12
NOFA Members $45
Non-Members$55
Students/Seniors $30

After 2/18/12
NOFA Members $50
Non-Members  $60
Students/Seniors  $35
Volunteer for 2 hours and receive $10 off the registration price!

A printer-friendly pregistration form is available here.
Online registration is available here.

New Farmer scholarship information available soon.

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 Maggazi, Green Earth Agriculture

Chickens - 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

Mushroom Growing on a Small Scale - Carol Brzozowy & Jim Peppin, Maggie's Farm

and more to come...