Regenerative Agriculture Weekend

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE WEEKEND

Farmers and Scientists, Sharing What They Know:

• Max Hence, Ayers Foundation, Westerly, RI
• Dr. Justine Deming, URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences
• Emma Sutphen, Adesa Farm, North Stonington, CT
• Donald Demers, Buxton Hollow Farm, Woonsocket, RI
• Jean Scialabba, Vermiculturist, Ledyard, CT
• Jacques Dufresne, Liepold Pond Farm, Pawcatuck, CT
• Dr. Danielle Larese, BOTL Farm, Ashford, CT
• Andrew Dappollonio, Still River Farm, Coventry, CT
• Azure Cygler, Rhody Wild Sea Gardens, Narragansett, RI

Featuring Vendors • Demonstrations • Seed Swap • Book Table

Tickets go on sale in November. Purchase tickets at: https://westerlyarmory.com/events-2/. $25 for one day, $35 for both

Tickets at the door will be $40 for one day, $60 for both, so don’t delay!

Questions? Email RegenerativeAgricultureWeekend@gmail.com

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Speakers Schedule

Saturday

• 9:25: Words of Welcome
• 9:30: Max Hence, Ayers Foundation, Westerly, RI – Regenerative Agriculture, Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
• 11:00: Dr. Justine Deming, URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences – Stewards of the land: The critical role livestock managers play in soil rejuvenation
• 1:00: Emma Sutphen, Adesa Farm, North Stonington, CT – Organic and integrated pest management practices
• 2:30: Donald Demers, Buxton Hollow Farm – Benefits of Biochar
• 4:00: Jean Scialabba – Vermiculture 101

Sunday

• 9:25: Words of Welcome
• 9:30: Jacques Dufresne, Liepold Pond Farm, Pawcatuck, CT – Hugelkultur regenerative raised beds
• 11:00: Danielle Larese BOTL Farm, Ashbrook, CT – Think outside the barn: Getting started with pasture based livestock
• 1:00: Andrew Dappolionio, Still River Farm, Coventry, CT

Box Lunches made by Wild Side Market (pre-order ONLY)

Wild Side Market, Pawcatuck, opened in April and specializes in locally produced, freshly prepared, delicious soups, salads and sandwiches.

Choose one soup, one salad, and one half sandwich and email your order to Ellie at RegenerativeAgricultureWeek-end@gmail.com. Be sure to indicate what day you would like your meal.

Soups (both are vegan, gluten- and dairy-free):

• Roasted Red Pepper with Potato and Leek
• Tomato, Lentil and White Bean

Salads:

• Winter Farro with Almonds, Apple and Butternut Squash Salad
• Curried Sweet Potato Salad
• Garden Salad

Half Sandwiches:

• Turkey with maple mayo, greens
• Roast beef, Mediterranean spread, provolone and vegetables
• Portabello with Red Roasted Peppers
• Tuna

Fresh box lunches cost $13 cash or check, to be paid on the day you get your feast.