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10th Annual Conference
Jan. 16-17, 2009
Holiday Inn and Conference Center

Frederick, Maryland

Discounted rates may still be available in our reserved block of hotel rooms. Call 301-694-7500, ask for "In-House Reservations" and mention Future Harvest.

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Join the discussion! Be part of Future Harvest- CASA's 2009 Annual Conference, the most comprehensive annual sustainable agriculture event in the mid-Atlantic region.

Set your sights on Frederick, Md., on Jan. 16-17 for two days of connecting with people involved in all aspects of the local food system. In the spirit of open discussion and sharing knowledge, learn how to improve the sustainability of your farm operation and cover new local marketing opportunities that can increase your bottom line.

Keynote speaker Nina Planck, author of Real Food and the leading American expert on farmers' markets and local food, will explore best practices in farmers' markets and innovative ideas for developing markets for local and traditional food.

Choose from in-depth pre-conference workshops that will tell you everything you need to know about soil health from the experts at the Rodale Institute or how to profitably incorporate agritourism into your farming operation. 

Conference sessions, led by the area's best researchers, extension experts, experienced farmers, and innovative food purchasing directors are guaranteed to stimulate your imagination for what's possible on and off the farm and in your community. Among them:

  • Healthy soil equals healthy food
  • Innovative farm-to-school programs
  • Marketing grass based products
  • Heirloom tomato production
  • Sustainable foods in hospitals
  • Maryland Grazers Network Mentoring Program
  • Producing nutrient dense food
  • Coolbot - Cold box construction
  • Opportunities in farmer's markets
  • Economic aspects of multi-species grazing
  • Cooperatively supplies CSAs
  • ...and much much more!
Contact us to put yourself on the conference mailing list.

Future Harvest-CASA
P. O. Box 1544
Eldersburg, MD 21784
phone: 410-549-7878 
fax: 410-549-9778 
email: futureharvestcasa@gmail.com

 
 
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