Farmers, food processors, distributors & other agricultural entrepreneurs

will benefit from workshops in all of the tracks. Be inspired by Jerry Brunetti who is presenting at the luncheon plenary session and in the workshop on The Real Dirt on Healthy Soil, Food & People in Track 2. Other workshops of interest include:

§         Economic Health through Agriculture workshop, Track 4: Gain insights from Gary Redmond, the President and Founder of Regional Access and Chris Harmon, Executive Director of the Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship, about the vital role of distributors and food processors, future opportunities for growth and implications for your farm. www.regionalaccess.net

§         In Track 3: Food Sovereignty – What is a Local Food Citizen?, all three workshops offer opportunities for marketing your products and making new contacts. For example, you can learn more about participating in CSA’s and in Central New York Bounty, an innovative local home delivery service in Broome, Chenango, Madison and Onondaga Counties.

§         At the Environmental Health through Agriculture workshop in Track 4, connect with consumers who will benefit from a better understanding of agriculture’s role in protecting our environment. Gain some tips, as well, from our experienced speakers.

“The destiny of nations depends on how they nourish themselves”

Brillat-Savarin