NOFA-NJ is very excited

to announce our 19^th Annual Winter Conference…!

 

GREENER FIELDS, GREENER PASTURES:

The Way Forward

 

January 31, 2009

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

                         Cook Campus Center **Back to Cook!!

Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ

 

With support from:

Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

 

This is it!  New Jersey’s premier gathering for the organic and sustainable food, farming and gardening community.  With an impressive mix of presentations, this conference is designed for all levels of expertise and covers a wide range of topics.  Whether you are a new or experienced farmer/gardener, land conservationist, land owner, educator, or interested consumer, there is certain to be something for you.  If the health of New Jersey’s landscape, food supply and farm viability matter to you, you cannot miss this conference!

 

 

Topics for 2009 include

 

Favorite Tips and Techniques from Farmers

Reducing Farm Energy Costs

Luscious Landscaping with Fruit

Strengthening Regional and Local Food Systems

Designing a Low-Cost Goat Dairy

Using Biodiesel on the Farm

 

No Till Growing

Landscaping with Native Plants

Biodynamic Animal Health

Value Added Forest Products

Organic Food and Nutrition

Weedless Gardening

 

 

Exhibitor & Vendor Displays, Networking & Fellowship

 

NEW THIS YEAR! 

Energy and Sustainability Track