september, 2017

24sepallday26alldayFarm & Food Leadership Conference

Event Details

September 24-26 in McKinney, Texas!

This unique conference focuses on the policies and regulations affecting our farms and our food as well as the latest developments in sustainable agriculture.  Whether you are a farmer, consumer, chef, local foods business owner, or nonprofit advocate, you will find useful information and tools to help support the growth of the local and sustainable food movement.

Click on the menu links above for evolving details on speakers and the program. 


Highlights:

  • In-depth pre-conference workshops to help farmers and producers with practical solutions such as building a successful co-op, holistic livestock grazing, and food safety for produce growers.
  • Top speakers on a variety of topics including the state of today’s farmers’ markets, nutrition, seed diversity, water policy, farm support programs, GMOs, food freedom, and more.
  • Keynote speaker Fred Kirschenmann, President of Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, and Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University.
  • Networking with individuals and businesses who care about our local farms and food.
  • An on-farm dinner, prepared by Harvest Seasonal Kitchen (McKinney) from food grown by local farmers.

 

 

 

Presented by

Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance

and Council for Healthy Food Systems

 

QUESTIONS? Contact Teresa@farmandranchfreedom.org or call (254) 697-2661.

Time

september 24 (Sunday) - 26 (Tuesday)

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