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Small Farm News Summer 1999National and California Farm Conference News
National Small Farm Conference News
1999 National Small Farm Conference
This national conference provides a forum for state and county extension faculty, small-scale farmers, community leaders, and non-governmental organizations to share new approaches to small farm programs. Conference topics include marketing strategies, value added enterprises, grant writing, business and entrepreneurial skills, and farmer to farmer and beginning farmer networks. Participants may choose from a variety of theme-oriented tours that include a marketing/agri-tourism experience; a research, plant, and alternative agriculture tour; and a visit to the St. Louis Botanical Gardens. Conference fees
The registration fee is $125 and includes a reception, three breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner buffet, and conference tours. Hotel rooms must be reserved by Friday, September 10, 1999, to receive the group rate.
For more information
Contact Troy Darden
Web site http://luce.lincolnu.edu/nsfcFor a copy of the conference announcement call the Small Farm Center at (530) 752-8136.
California Farm Conference News 1999 California Farm Conference"Cultivating the Farm/City Connection" November 7-9, 1999 Berkeley Marina Radisson Hotel, Berkeley, CA This year's California farm conference will plant the seeds for a stronger relationship among farmers, consumers, educators, food professionals, environmentalists, and policy makers. An extensive series of more than 40 workshops, seminars, and tours will stimulate discussion on a wide range of food and agricultural topics, including sustainable agricultural practices, specialty crops and products, policy issues, successful farm-to-city models, agriculture and food education, direct marketing, and alternative marketing. Information and registration: (510) 222-5091
Web site: http://www.mother.com/~caff/farmcon99
Cost: Pre-registration (before Oct. 16) is $90. After Oct. 16 is $110. (Other costs may apply.) We have provided information below about two California farm conference courses: "Starting and Sustaining a Small Farm," and "Farm Stays and Agri-tourism." For detailed information about all conference workshops and courses, use the contact information above to request a brochure, or visit the converence web site at http://www.mother.com/~caff/farmcon99
Farm Conference Short Course: Starting and Sustaining a Small Farm
Learn the keys to success in starting and sustaining a small-scale farming operation. Presented by the UC Small Farm Workgroup, this course covers topics including soil and climate, farm equipment, cropping decisions, infrastructure, and the financial resources necessary to be successful. The course includes a hands-on workshop in developing a business plan, and a presentation on cropping decisions. The Small Farm Handbook will be used as a class text, and costs $20 plus tax. Short course fee: $30. (You may register for this course without registering for the conference.) Presenters
Tom Broz, farmer, Live Earth Farm, Santa Cruz County
Farm Conference Workshop: Farm Stays and Agri-tourism Organized by the Small Farm Center and UC Cooperative Extension, Marin County, this workshop provides an overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with incorporating agricultural tourism and farm stays into a farming operation. Presentations include:
The workshop also provides an opportunity to brainstorm with other particpants about farm stays and other forms of agricultural tourism.
Presenters Ellie Rilla, UC Cooperative Extension, Marin County, Novato, CANita Gizdich, Gizdich Ranch, Watsonville, CA Sharon Doughty, Vineyard Inn, Point Reyes, CA Voris Brumfield, Redwood Empire Association, San Francisco, CA
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