Agriculture & Food Conference of Southeastern Massachusetts February 25, 2012
You're invited to the 5th Annual Conference! Presented by SEMAP and Bristol County Conservation District Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Bristol County Agricultural High School, 135 Center Street, Dighton MA
Whether you're a professional farmer, a backyard gardener, or just curious about locally grown food, this is the event for you! This year there are expanded offerings to include workshops for the public and for youth ages 9-12, as well as workshops on organic methods.
Registration includes a locally-sourced lunch (yes, in February!) and at the Resource Fair you'll learn about local organizations and businesses that provide services and products to help you grow, whether you've got a hundred acres or a couple of window boxes. Registration is $35 for farmers, $50 for the public, and $20 for youth and students. Businesses or organizations interested in exhibiting can contact us at farmconference@semaponline.org.
Read on below for information about all our information-packed workshops - 18 to date! And be sure to check back for updates as February 25th draws near.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
8:30 Registration begins and the Resource Fair opens for browsing
9:30-10:15 Welcome and opening remarks
Scott Soares, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Bridget Alexander, SEMAP Executive Director
Sue Guiducci, Bristol County Conservation District
10:30-12:00 Workshop Session #1
12:00-1:30 Locally-sourced lunch for attendees; Seed Swap (bring seeds, lots of envelopes, and something to write with); Resource Fair continues