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1996 Virginia Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Archer Christian,
Extension Research Associate
1996 Virginia Sustainable Agriculture Conference
November 7-9, Camp Blue Ridge, Montebello, Virginia
CELEBRATE A DECADE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND NETWORKING
10th Anniversary Event
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 - 4 p.m.:
An afternoon of Demonstrations and Discussions at McCormick Farm, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co.: Practical Farming Methods: implements, tools, horses in ecoforestry and crop production, construction of an in-garden moveable greenhouse, and more!
Friday a.m. Nov. 8 - Saturday noon Nov. 9: Workshops and other events providing valuable information, networking opportunities and FUN!
Two Outstanding Plenary Sessions:
I. Appropriate Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture- Tom Trantham, award winning South Carolina pastured dairy farmer and Chair of the Southern Region Administrative Council for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
II. Eco-Societal Restoration: Re-examining Human Society's Relationship with Natural Systems- Dr. John Cairns, University Distinguished Professor of Environmental Biology Emeritus, VA Tech, world renowned in environmental issues, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Workshops, Discussion Groups and Networking:
Events offered and facilitated by farmers, extension agents and specialists, market managers, and researchers INCLUDING:
Enjoy the fellowship, a Friday evening of dancing or theater, and delightful surroundings. Perched in the mountains northeast of Lexington and southwest of Charlottesville, lovely Camp Blue Ridge offers comfortable cabins and great food. Or you can stay at nearby accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Patrice Stansbury, 804/233-5670
5026 Sylvan Rd., Richmond, VA 23225
DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING 10TH ANNIVERSARY AGRICULTURAL EVENT
The Planning Committee: Virginia Association for Biological Farming, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, The Sedalia Center