Northeast
Organic Farming Association of Rhode Island
WHEN: Sunday, February 28, 8:30 am – 4:30 pmWHERE: Hope & Main, 691 Hope Street, Warren, RI
Our 2016 Winter Conference will feature a full day of workshops with
regionally and nationally recognized speakers in organic and sustainable
agriculture as well as influential speakers from across southeast New England.
With workshops on Soil Health and Carbon Farming, Compost, Cover Crops, Seed
Saving, Nutrient Dense Growing, Raising Backyard Chickens, Community Gardens,
GMO Labeling and Macrobiotics, this Winter Conference has something for
everyone, be they a gardener, farmer or fan of organic foods.
Learn more and
register here.
The Winter Conference is N O F A / R I’s largest educational and
fundraising event. Proceeds will support educational programs for farmers,
landscapers, designers, gardeners and consumers all year long.
These
constituents will be joined by agricultural professionals, university educators
and extension specialists for a full day of workshops, networking sessions, our
annual meeting and a delicious potluck meal. Learn more and register here.
Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors, Hope & Main, Farm Credit
East and the RI Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) Division of
Agriculture. Additional sponsorships are available. Learn more here.
Venue, Exhibitors, Potluck Lunch
Hope & Main is a value-added, commercial kitchen incubator
with a large meeting space for 150+ attendees and smaller rooms for concurrent
sessions. A generous lobby will hold a trade show with vendors and exhibitors.
Morning and mid-day coffee and tea will be provided. Conference participants
are invited to bring a food or beverage item to share for our potluck lunch.
Conference Goals
The goal of this conference is to facilitate learning and
sharing of information on organic growing practices with an emphasis on soils,
plants and ecosystems (above and below soil surfaces).
N O F A / R I is dedicated to supporting organic and sustainable
food, farming, and gardening in Rhode Island through education, technical
assistance and policy advocacy. N O F A / R I is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization.
We look forward to seeing you at the Winter Conference.