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Growing Power's National-International Urban & Small Farm Conference

Wed, 26 May 2010 18:46:23 -0400

Start: 09/10/2010 - 00:00

End: 09/12/2010 - 23:59

Come to Milwaukee and help grow the good food revolution. Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. Learn how you can grow food year-round, no matter what the climate, and how you can build markets for small farms. See how you can play a part in creating a new food system that fosters better health and more closely-knit communities.

4th Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference, "Taking Back Control of Our Food Supply"

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:41:44 -0400

Start: 09/13/2010 - 00:00

End: 09/14/2010 - 23:59

I hope to see some of you at the 4th Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference, "Taking Back Control of Our Food Supply". Jim Hightower will be our keynote speaker, and the lunches will be prepared with local, sustainably raised foods.

WHAT: An exciting gathering of activists, farmers & ranchers, consumers, and nonprofits who care about the state of our food and food choices. Come learn about the latest developments in agriculture and food, and get the tools you need to help make a difference!

For more information, visit http://farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2010