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2008 Eco-Farm Conference Plenaries
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The Ecological Farming Association is dedicated to the development of ecologically-based food systems, both domestically and throughout the world by educating farmers, the agriculture industry, and other stewards of the land about practical and economically viable techniques of ecological agriculture, informing consumers and policy makers about ecological food production and its connection to the health of people and communities, and promoting alliances between individuals and organizations who share our vision of a transformed global food system.

26 Years of Advancing Ecological Farming

Through EFA’s consistent quality of programs, we have developed a far-reaching network of people, NGOs, and businesses committed to sustainable agriculture. EFA’s education programs have reached more than 50,000 participants during 26 years. Our programs bring together a diversity of stakeholders in California food production to promote grassroots leadership and regional solutions to decrease the negative impacts of industrial agriculture on environmental and community health.

Our vision is a safe and healthful food system that strengthens soils, protects air and water, encourages diverse ecosystems and economies, and honors rural life

The public is engaged in an ever-growing conversation about where our food comes from, who grows it, and who has access to it – and EFA is uniquely positioned to influence and amplify this conversation and translate it into action. EFA has been a leader in building the California sustainable agriculture movement for 26 years through

• Thriving conferences and on-farm events like the Eco-Farm Conference, Hoes Down in Capay Valley, and Heartland Festival in the San Joaquin Valley.

• Influential and far-reaching farmer trainings on renewable energy and water and soil management – allowing farmers to cut down on production costs while providing environmental benefits.

• Credible and persuasive media presence through farmer spokesperson trainings and targeted press releases on important food and farm issues.

• A powerful voice in support of organic- and farmer-friendly programs through education pieces and action alerts sent to our ever-growing e-mail network.

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