Saturday January 30 (see Workshop Descriptions For Detailed Summaries)
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| Keynote Registration – General & Student Admission – $15.00 (excludes workshops) |
Online PayPal registration for 2010 now open. |
Workshop Registration – General Admission
– earlybird price:$35.00 (excludes Keynote)
after January 8, 2010 price : $55.00 (excludes Keynote)
Includes your choice of 15 workshops |
Online PayPal registration for 2010 now open. |
Workshop Registration – Student Admission – $15.00 (excludes Keynote)
Includes your choice of 15 workshops |
Online PayPal registration for 2010 now open. |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER 9:00 am – MARGARET WEBB—Confirmed – see Keynote description |
Morning Workshops: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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| ORGANIC CROP PRODUCTION WORKSHOP |
ORGANIC SOIL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP |
CANADIAN ORGANIC ISSUES WORKSHOP |
ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP |
FARMER DIRECT MARKETING ISSUES |
| ADVANCED:
The processor’s view of quality organic grain production – dockage, grade, storage & price
- √Tom Manley |
ADVANCED:
Calcium – the answer to higher sugar levels in plants
- √Glen Rabenberg, √Pieter Biemond |
ADVANCED:
Overview of Canadian organic livestock production in light of the new federal regulation
- √Ted Zettel |
INTRODUCTION:
Practical worm ranching – for farm & city
- √Cathy Nesbitt |
INTRODUCTION:
The Farmers’ Market Forum: Challenges, Opportunities & Connections For Producers & Communities
- √Anne Freeman (Dufferin Grove Mgr.) & Panel of Farmers & Market Managers
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Take Time for Lunch !
The University Centre Cafeteria features an Organic Entree at Noon – on a first come basis |
Early Saturday Afternoon Workshops: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
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| ORGANIC CROP PRODUCTION WORKSHOP |
ORGANIC SOIL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP |
CANADIAN ORGANIC ISSUES WORKSHOP |
ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP |
FARMER DIRECT MARKETING ISSUES |
| ADVANCED:
Weed control in organic systems
√Darren Robinson/Ridgetown College
| ADVANCED:
Soil biology in organic systems
- √Anne Verhallen/OMAFRA
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INTRODUCTION:
New Farmer Panel: Make Your Living & Lifestyle Out Of Farming – developing & fast-tracking your entry into the organic sector
- √Caitlin Hall & Grower Panel
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INTRODUCTION:
Eco-Writer’s Intensive
- √Nicola Ross |
INTRODUCTION:
The next big thing in CSA marketing – profitability
√Maureen Giffen (www.edencrestfarms.com)
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Later Saturday Afternoon Workshops: 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
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| ORGANIC CROP PRODUCTION WORKSHOP |
ORGANIC SOIL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP |
CANADIAN ORGANIC ISSUES WORKSHOP |
ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP |
FARMER DIRECT MARKETING ISSUES |
| ADVANCED:
Building organic field crop rotations with high fertility & weed control”
- √Ulli Hack |
ADVANCED:
Benefits of Mycorrhizal fungal associations with plants – a soil insurance plan
-√Hida Manns |
ADVANCED:
‘Growing Forward’ : Discussion of federal-provincial-territorial programs & funding for organics
-√OMAFRA & √Agriculture & AgriFood Canada |
INTRODUCTION:
Eat your weedies – turn those persistent weeds into food & medicine
- √Kerry Hackett
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INTRODUCTION:
Eco-grown cut flowers – introduction to production & marketing
- √Shane Eby |
