1st Annual 2009 Advanced Growers' Winter Seminar
Northeast Organic Farming Association, Massachusetts Chapter
With Arden Andersen, BSc. Ag. Sc. PhD.BioPhysics D.O. F.S
Soils and Agronomy Laboratory
Barre Congregational Church, 30 Park Street, Barre, Mass.
February 5-7, 2009
(From 8:30 a.m. Thursday to 5:30 p.m. Saturday)
In this three-day seminar, you will you learn to apply the natural sciences to practical farm management to achieve results. The seminar focuses on the relationship between healthy soils and better plant and livestock production. The information conveyed is the foundation for an ecologically sustainable agriculture with high yield and quality nutrition. It applies to all agricultural sectors - fruit and vegetable, pastoral, dairy, cropping, and horticultural.
From this course you will:
- Learn how biochemistry, physics and plant biology can help guide daily farm management decisions.
- Gain insight into how improved soil biology reduces weed, disease and insect pests.
- Be taught the testing and evaluation methods needed for profitable soil, plant and livestock management.
- Understand how fertilization and management practices affect the nutritional quality of crops and what the implications are for human health.
- Be provided formulas and suggestions for fertilization.
The seminar will be conducted as a lecture with a power point. A course book of the power point will be provided and attendees may purchase a recording of the talk to be mailed after the course. Be prepared to focus and learn more than you may have imagined was involved in agricultural production.
BIO: Arden Andersen is a soil scientist, agricultural consultant and a physician. He specializes in the management of soils, crops and animals in a productive, profitable and environmentally sustainable way. He is a consultant on education, product formulation and market development, and a world authority in biological agriculture. He holds a BSc. in agricultural education, a PhD in Biophysics and has a medical degree.
He consults to agricultural enterprises worldwide, gives well attended courses in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand and practices medicine in Goshen, Indiana. He is the author of cutting edge books that bridge the gap between soil and plant science and human health: The Anatomy of Life and Energy in Agriculture, Science in Agriculture and Real Medicine, Real Health.
Directions and Parking
Rte 62, 122 and 32 pass thorugh Barre. The church is at the head of the Common in Barre Center. There is parkng in front on the street, in back of the church and in the parking lots to the southeast of the church along the business strip. There is additional parking down the street, a half block from the Town Hall (corner of 62 and Exchange Street).
From the West: On Rte 2, take the Athol exit and travel on 32S until you reach the center of town. On I-90. take Palmer exit and then 32N into the center.
From the East: On Rte 2, take the Gardner exit and travel on 68S to 62W and take into the center. On I-90, take the Auburn exit, then 20W, then 56N to 122 in Paxton and travel North to Barre. From 202, take 122 North of the Quabbin and then directily into Barre Center. From Belchertown on Rte 9E, take 32N into Barre Center.
Articles
Read about the approach that will be covered in this workshop:
1) Advanced Seminar on Soil Mineral Nutrition: Techniques for Raising Yield and Quality, Ben Grosscup, Winter 2008-09 issue of The Natural Farmer
2) Building Brix: Andersen to Present 3-Day Session on Nutrient Density, Ben Grosscup, NOFA Mass News, November - December, 2008.
3) Studies, Health Problems Suggesting Direct Attention to Nutrient Density Jonathan von Ranson, NOFA Mass News, September - October, 2008.
4) Interview with Arden Andersen by Graeme Sait
Other Resources
Learn about other courses and resources of Arden Andersen throughout the World:
BioAgNZ (New Zealand) www.bioagnz.com/home
Acres USA 2008 Workshop www.acresusa.com/events/08conf/preconf.htm
Acres USA Recordings www.acresusa.com/tapes/thumbnail.asp?catid=42&pcid=3
Get involved with Nutrient Density
Publicity
Download a poster on this event to put up in a public space
Real Food Campaign www.realfoodcampaign.org/
Register for the Seminar
Registration for the seminar is $195. With the NOFA member discount (applicable for all Chapters) and the early-bird discount (must sign-up before January 17), it is $165. Pre-registration is required and seminar enrollment is capped at 150 people -- first come, first served.
Download Registration Form (PDF)
Direct questions to: Ben Grosscup, Event Coordinator, ben.grosscup@nofamass.org, 413-658-5374.
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