CT NOFA ~ 2012 Winter Conference

Home Winter Conference Links Registration Beginning Farmer Scholarship Sponsor Information Advertising Schedule/Program Brochure Workshops Vendors & Exhibitors Family Play Area 2010 Conference Highlights Potluck Raffle GMO News & Resources Manchester Community College Directions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Many Thanks to Our Sponsors! Premiere Gold Silver Patron Friend		CT NOFA's 30th Annual Winter Conference Saturday, March 3, 2012 Manchester Community College Manchester, CT 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Growing Together Since 1982! Co-Sponsored With KEYNOTE Join us in celebrating our 30th Annual Winter Conference with keynote international bestselling author Jeffrey M. Smith. Mr. Smith is the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). He documents how the world’s most powerful Ag biotech companies bluff and mislead critics, and put the health of society at risk. His first book, “Seeds of Deception” became the world’s best-selling and #1 rated book on GMOs. His second book, “Genetic Roulette” is the authoritative work that presents irrefutable evidence that GMOs are harmful. Jeffrey will be speaking on the Politics of GMOs and what may be the #1 food and health issue in the U.S. today. His non-GMO campaign has been highly successful–now at the tipping point–where the GMO industry could begin to collapse. Please save the date and join us at Manchester Community College for this important event. REGISTRATION Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome. To save time at registration, please print and fill out this printer-friendly form. Please note you cannot take the volunteer discount if you are a walk-in. NOFA Members $50 Non-Members $60 Students/Seniors $35 Volunteer for 2 hours and receive $10 off the registration price! NEW - Introductory membership - $15 per year. For first time members, you'll get our newsletter, Farm & Food Guide, event notices and discounts, without the quarterly The Natural Farmer. Join now and take the member discount for the Winter Conference. SCHEDULE & PROGRAM BROCHURE View a PDF of the program brochure and schedule HERE. If you don't already have it, you will need Adobe Reader to view. You will get a paper copy when you check in at the conference. WORKSHOPS Workshop Session I - 9:30 to 10:45 am Raising Dairy Goats and Making Cheese - Paul Trubey, Beltane Farm Beekeeping Basics– Marina Marchese, Red Bee Honey The Dynamic History of the Connecticut Forest - Jeffrey Ward, CT Agricultural Exp. Station Public Act 490 - Joan Nichols, CT Farm Bureau Websites as a Marketing Tool For Farms - Patty & Erick Taylor, Devon Point Farm Wild Bees and Pollination - Dr. Kim Stoner of CT Ag Experiment Station Worm Composting Simplified - Nick Mancini, Organic Gardening Simplified Growing Nuts in Connecticut - Dr. Sandra Anagnostakis, CT Agricultural Exp. Station Raising Garlic – Farmer Wayne Hansen, Wayne's Organic Gardens Animal Welfare Approved Certification - Brigid Sweeney, Animal Welfare Approved Transition #1- Working Together to Build Community Resilience; Overview with Success Stories - Maria Tupper & Terry Halwes Non-GMO Activist Workshop - Jeffrey Smith, Institute for Responsible Technology Workshop Session II - 1:45 to 3:00 pm Can I Eat This? Fermented Foods - Discussion and Preparation - Jane Maher Surviving on an Acre - Wyatt Whiteman, 1760 Farm House, LLC Small Dairy/Herdshare - Brigitte Ruthman, Joshua's Farm Mushroom Growing on a Small Scale - Carol Brzozowy & Jim Peppin, Maggie's Farm Biotech Threats to Organic Agriculture - Ed Stockman, Summit Farm Benefits of Reduced Tillage– Tom Morris, UConn Plant Scientist Organic Seed vs. Monsanto: The Lawsuit Challenging Patents on Seed - Attorney Daniel Ravicher, NYC Permaculture & Regenerative Hillside Farming & Gardening - Keith Zaltzberg Certified Organic Nutrient Dense Small Fruit - Julie Rawson & Jack Kitteredge, Many Hands Organic Farm, MA Lead in Soils – Concerns and Corrections - Dawn Pettinelli, UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory The 10 Least Wanted: Vegetable Pests and What to Do About Them - Rob Durgy, CT Ag Experiment Station Soil Management Techniques - Bryan O'Hara, Tobacco Road Farm Transforming our Tub full of Toxins: The Opportunity for Organics in the Personal Care Industry – Valerie Cookson-Botto Food as Medicine - Dr. Leigh White, Natural Family Health, LLC Root Cellars & Food Storage – Chris Chaisson, Whole Farm Services, VT Transition #2- Permaculture and Transition - Cynthia Rabinowitz & Joan Spear Edible School Gardens - Dan Levinson, Green Village Initiative (GVI) Workshop Session III - 3:15 to 4:30 pm Collards & Other Cold Weather Greens for Health & Flavor - Chef John Turenne, Farmer Wayne Hansen and Naturopathic Physician Leigh White Engaging and Keeping Farm Staff - Julie Rawson, Many Hands Organic Farm, MA Pasture Raised Laying Hens - Brianne Casadei, Exec. Director Terra Firma Farm How You Can Easily Grow Fresh Greens All Winter - David Zemelsky, Starlight Gardens Low Cost-High Energy-No Carbon Footprint: The World of Sprouting Seed - Bob Burns, Aiki Farms Nitrogen Management on Farms – Tom Morris, UConn Plant Scientist Science and Principles of Soil Microbiology – Joe Magazzi, Green Earth Agriculture Brewing your Own Organic Beer - Michael Stefanowicz CSA Crop Planning- Dina Brewster, The Hickories Climate Change In Connecticut: What Can We Expect and Do - Jennifer Pagach, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Deer Fencing for Small and Large Farms - Rob Durgy, CT Ag Experiment Station Winter Farmers’ Markets Are Hot! - Winter Caplanson, Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market Small Scale Grain Production - Rodger Phillips, Grow Hartford Co-ops Build a Better World: Co-operatives and Food Security - Erbin Crowell, Neighboring Food Co-op Association Farm Bill - Ned Porter, Wholesome Wave Transition #3 - Lighting the Fire for Action - Coleen Spurlock New Farmer Show and Tell – The first 5 years! - Shannon Raider, New CT Farmer Alliance VENDORS & EXHIBITORS Alchemy Juice Bar Cafe & Mamalicious Market - Hartford, CT American Farmland Trust - Northampton, MA Animal Welfare Approved - Alexandria, VA Ashlawn Farm Coffee - Lyme, CT Barefoot Books - East Granby, CT Be Free Solar - New Haven, CT Bethany Homecrafts - Bristol, CT buyCTgrown - New Haven, CT Calligraphy Design Studio - North Granby, CT Common Good Market - Guilford, CT Community Energy- Radnor, PA Connecticut Community Gardening Association (CCGA) - Windsor, CT Connecticut Farm Bureau - Bloomfield, CT Connecticut Gardener Magazine - Greens Farms, CT Connecticut Herb Association - Newington, CT Connecticut State Grange - Glastonbury, CT Daisy Blue Naturals - East Haddam, CT The Falcigno Group/Nationwide Insurance - North Haven, CT Farm Marketing Solutions - Hoboken, NJ Fiddleheads Food Co-op - New London, CT From Farm to Market, LLC - Woodbury, CT Go Organic, LLC - Thompson, CT The Graduate Institute -Bethany, CT Green Earth Agriculture - North Branford, CT Green Haven Cohousing - New Haven, CT Healthy Cleaning Solutions- Tolland, CT High Hill Orchard - Meriden, CT Hope Water Foundation - Madison, CT I am a Force4Good - Tolland, CT Johnny’s Selected Seeds - Winslow, ME Land for Good - Keene, NH Lancaster Ag Products - Ronks, PA The Little Luxuries - Manchester, CT Miessence- Saunderstown, RI Natural Awakenings - Burlington, CT Natureworks - Northford, CT Neighboring Food Co-op Association - Shelburne Falls, MA Old Schoolhouse Woodworks - Coventry, CT Organic Plant Magic - Marshfield, MA Permadise.org - Torrington, CT Progressive Asset Management - Wellesley, MA Specialty Agricultural Products, LLC - Orange, CT Spring Creek School - Glastonbury, CT Star Light Gardens - Durham, CT Sun Harvest Renewable Resources - Tolland, CT Sunlight Solar Energy - Milford, CT Sweet Sage Bakery - Rockfall, CT Swift Farm - Mansfield, CT Three Sisters Farms - Essex, CT UConn Extension Center - Broad Brook, CT UConn Home & Garden Education Center - Storrs, CT USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service - Tolland, CT USDA-New England Agricultural Statistics - Concord, NH Viridian Energy - Wilbraham, MA VisionWorks - Greenfield, MA W. H. Milikowski - Stafford Springs, CT Whole Farm Services - Craftsbury, VT FAMILY PLAY AREA Music, storytime, children's workshop, hanging out. We provide pillows, books, and comfy places for kids to just shlump down and read! 2010 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS POTLUCK Chef John Turenne and our impressive staff of kitchen volunteers will once again be on hand to pull it all together for us and make sure hot dishes are hot and salads are dressed. Please bring a dish to share with everyone—it need not be local food or even organic—do what you can. Use the following guidelines and bring a dish based on the first letter of your last name. The dish should be able to feed at least eight very hungry people! Please, no soup! A-L: Hot Main Course M-P: Salad or Vegetable Q-W: Fruit or Dessert X-Z: Beverages Here's a downloadable form to prelabel your dish. If you'd like to contribute the recipe, we plan to feature them in upcoming features and on the website. Thanks! Please click HERE for further potluck safety instructions. Thank you! Clearly label all dishes and utensils with your name so they can be easily found at the end of the day! To help us conserve, please bring your own place setting, napkin, and utensils. Questions? Call 203-888-5146. RAFFLE We have many wonderful raffle gifts this year! Many thanks to the generous donations of our exhibitors and local businesses. Check them all out on the second floor of the main registration area.

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CT NOFA's 30th Annual
Winter Conference

Saturday, March 3, 2012
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Growing Together Since 1982!

Co-Sponsored With

KEYNOTE

Join us in celebrating our 30th Annual Winter Conference with keynote international bestselling author Jeffrey M. Smith. Mr. Smith is the leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). He documents how the world’s most powerful Ag biotech companies bluff and mislead critics, and put the health of society at risk.

His first book, “Seeds of Deception” became the world’s best-selling and #1 rated book on GMOs. His second book, “Genetic Roulette” is the authoritative work that presents irrefutable evidence that GMOs are harmful. Jeffrey will be speaking on the Politics of GMOs and what may be the #1 food and health issue in the U.S. today. His non-GMO campaign has been highly successful–now at the tipping point–where the GMO industry could begin to collapse. Please save the date and join us at Manchester Community College for this important event.

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed.

Walk-ins are welcome.

To save time at registration, please print and fill out this printer-friendly form. Please note you cannot take the volunteer discount if you are a walk-in.

NOFA Members $50
Non-Members $60
Students/Seniors $35
Volunteer for 2 hours and receive $10 off the registration price!

NEW - Introductory membership - $15 per year. For first time members, you'll get our newsletter, Farm & Food Guide, event notices and discounts, without the quarterly The Natural Farmer. Join now and take the member discount for the Winter Conference.

SCHEDULE & PROGRAM BROCHURE

View a PDF of the program brochure and schedule HERE. If you don't already have it, you will need Adobe Reader to view. You will get a paper copy when you check in at the conference.

WORKSHOPS

Workshop Session I - 9:30 to 10:45 am

Raising Dairy Goats and Making Cheese - Paul Trubey, Beltane Farm
Beekeeping Basics– Marina Marchese, Red Bee Honey
The Dynamic History of the Connecticut Forest - Jeffrey Ward, CT Agricultural Exp. Station
Public Act 490 - Joan Nichols, CT Farm Bureau
Websites as a Marketing Tool For Farms - Patty & Erick Taylor, Devon Point Farm
Wild Bees and Pollination - Dr. Kim Stoner of CT Ag Experiment Station
Worm Composting Simplified - Nick Mancini, Organic Gardening Simplified
Growing Nuts in Connecticut - Dr. Sandra Anagnostakis, CT Agricultural Exp. Station
Raising Garlic – Farmer Wayne Hansen, Wayne's Organic Gardens
Animal Welfare Approved Certification - Brigid Sweeney, Animal Welfare Approved
Transition #1- Working Together to Build Community Resilience; Overview with Success Stories - Maria Tupper & Terry Halwes
Non-GMO Activist Workshop - Jeffrey Smith, Institute for Responsible Technology

Workshop Session II - 1:45 to 3:00 pm

Can I Eat This? Fermented Foods - Discussion and Preparation - Jane Maher
Surviving on an Acre - Wyatt Whiteman, 1760 Farm House, LLC
Small Dairy/Herdshare - Brigitte Ruthman, Joshua's Farm
Mushroom Growing on a Small Scale - Carol Brzozowy & Jim Peppin, Maggie's Farm
Biotech Threats to Organic Agriculture - Ed Stockman, Summit Farm
Benefits of Reduced Tillage– Tom Morris, UConn Plant Scientist
Organic Seed vs. Monsanto: The Lawsuit Challenging Patents on Seed - Attorney Daniel Ravicher, NYC
Permaculture & Regenerative Hillside Farming & Gardening - Keith Zaltzberg
Certified Organic Nutrient Dense Small Fruit - Julie Rawson & Jack Kitteredge, Many Hands Organic Farm, MA
Lead in Soils – Concerns and Corrections - Dawn Pettinelli, UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory
The 10 Least Wanted: Vegetable Pests and What to Do About Them - Rob Durgy, CT Ag Experiment Station
Soil Management Techniques - Bryan O'Hara, Tobacco Road Farm
Transforming our Tub full of Toxins: The Opportunity for Organics in the Personal Care Industry – Valerie Cookson-Botto
Food as Medicine - Dr. Leigh White, Natural Family Health, LLC
Root Cellars & Food Storage – Chris Chaisson, Whole Farm Services, VT
Transition #2- Permaculture and Transition - Cynthia Rabinowitz & Joan Spear
Edible School Gardens - Dan Levinson, Green Village Initiative (GVI)

Workshop Session III - 3:15 to 4:30 pm

Collards & Other Cold Weather Greens for Health & Flavor - Chef John Turenne, Farmer Wayne Hansen and Naturopathic Physician Leigh White
Engaging and Keeping Farm Staff - Julie Rawson, Many Hands Organic Farm, MA
Pasture Raised Laying Hens - Brianne Casadei, Exec. Director Terra Firma Farm
How You Can Easily Grow Fresh Greens All Winter - David Zemelsky, Starlight Gardens
Low Cost-High Energy-No Carbon Footprint: The World of Sprouting Seed - Bob Burns, Aiki Farms
Nitrogen Management on Farms – Tom Morris, UConn Plant Scientist
Science and Principles of Soil Microbiology – Joe Magazzi, Green Earth Agriculture
Brewing your Own Organic Beer - Michael Stefanowicz
CSA Crop Planning- Dina Brewster, The Hickories
Climate Change In Connecticut: What Can We Expect and Do - Jennifer Pagach, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Deer Fencing for Small and Large Farms - Rob Durgy, CT Ag Experiment Station
Winter Farmers’ Markets Are Hot! - Winter Caplanson, Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market
Small Scale Grain Production - Rodger Phillips, Grow Hartford
Co-ops Build a Better World: Co-operatives and Food Security - Erbin Crowell, Neighboring Food Co-op Association
Farm Bill - Ned Porter, Wholesome Wave
Transition #3 - Lighting the Fire for Action - Coleen Spurlock
New Farmer Show and Tell – The first 5 years! - Shannon Raider, New CT Farmer Alliance

VENDORS & EXHIBITORS

Alchemy Juice Bar Cafe & Mamalicious Market - Hartford, CT
American Farmland Trust - Northampton, MA
Animal Welfare Approved - Alexandria, VA
Ashlawn Farm Coffee - Lyme, CT
Barefoot Books - East Granby, CT
Be Free Solar - New Haven, CT
Bethany Homecrafts - Bristol, CT
buyCTgrown - New Haven, CT
Calligraphy Design Studio - North Granby, CT
Common Good Market - Guilford, CT
Community Energy- Radnor, PA
Connecticut Community Gardening Association (CCGA) - Windsor, CT
Connecticut Farm Bureau - Bloomfield, CT
Connecticut Gardener Magazine - Greens Farms, CT
Connecticut Herb Association - Newington, CT
Connecticut State Grange - Glastonbury, CT
Daisy Blue Naturals - East Haddam, CT
The Falcigno Group/Nationwide Insurance - North Haven, CT
Farm Marketing Solutions - Hoboken, NJ
Fiddleheads Food Co-op - New London, CT
From Farm to Market, LLC - Woodbury, CT
Go Organic, LLC - Thompson, CT
The Graduate Institute -Bethany, CT
Green Earth Agriculture - North Branford, CT
Green Haven Cohousing - New Haven, CT
Healthy Cleaning Solutions- Tolland, CT
High Hill Orchard - Meriden, CT
Hope Water Foundation - Madison, CT
I am a Force4Good - Tolland, CT
Johnny’s Selected Seeds - Winslow, ME
Land for Good - Keene, NH
Lancaster Ag Products - Ronks, PA
The Little Luxuries - Manchester, CT
Miessence- Saunderstown, RI
Natural Awakenings - Burlington, CT
Natureworks - Northford, CT
Neighboring Food Co-op Association - Shelburne Falls, MA
Old Schoolhouse Woodworks - Coventry, CT
Organic Plant Magic - Marshfield, MA
Permadise.org - Torrington, CT
Progressive Asset Management - Wellesley, MA
Specialty Agricultural Products, LLC - Orange, CT
Spring Creek School - Glastonbury, CT
Star Light Gardens - Durham, CT
Sun Harvest Renewable Resources - Tolland, CT
Sunlight Solar Energy - Milford, CT
Sweet Sage Bakery - Rockfall, CT
Swift Farm - Mansfield, CT
Three Sisters Farms - Essex, CT
UConn Extension Center - Broad Brook, CT
UConn Home & Garden Education Center - Storrs, CT
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service - Tolland, CT
USDA-New England Agricultural Statistics - Concord, NH
Viridian Energy - Wilbraham, MA
VisionWorks - Greenfield, MA
W. H. Milikowski - Stafford Springs, CT
Whole Farm Services - Craftsbury, VT

FAMILY PLAY AREA

Music, storytime, children's workshop, hanging out. We provide pillows, books, and comfy places for kids to just shlump down and read!

2010 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

POTLUCK

Chef John Turenne and our impressive staff of kitchen volunteers will once again be on hand to pull it all together for us and make sure hot dishes are hot and salads are dressed.

Please bring a dish to share with everyone—it need not be local food or even organic—do what you can.

Use the following guidelines and bring a dish based on the first letter of your last name. The dish should be able to feed at least eight very hungry people! Please, no soup!

A-L: Hot Main Course
M-P: Salad or Vegetable
Q-W: Fruit or Dessert
X-Z: Beverages

Here's a downloadable form to prelabel your dish. If you'd like to contribute the recipe, we plan to feature them in upcoming features and on the website. Thanks!

Please click HERE for further potluck safety instructions. Thank you!

Clearly label all dishes and utensils with your name so they can be easily found at the end of the day! To help us conserve, please bring your own place setting, napkin, and utensils. Questions? Call 203-888-5146.

RAFFLE

We have many wonderful raffle gifts this year! Many thanks to the generous donations of our exhibitors and local businesses. Check them all out on the second floor of the main registration area.