Content and discussions will be relevant to next generation and established producers as well as local food enthusiasts, educators, and community members.
Program Descriptions & Presenter Bios – Coming soon!
2020 Schedule of Events – Updated for Virtual Conference!
This is a tentative schedule and may shift as it is finalized.
| Thursday, April 16th, 2020 | ALL SESSIONS ARE VIRTUAL! |
| 1-2 pm | Fruit Tree Grafting Demo with Eric Johnson of Widespread Malus Attendees will learn to bench graft apple trees. |
| TBA pm - 1 hour | Farm Tour Highlighting an area farm. |
| Friday, April 17th, 2020 | ALL SESSIONS ARE VIRTUAL! |
| 9-9:15 am | Introduction & Welcome Welcome - Guidestone Food Systems Survey Introduction - Mark Winne |
| 9:15-10 am | Mark Winne - Presentation and Q&A |
| 10:05-10:50 am | 3 Concurrent Breakout Sessions "Visioning Your Farm Business" - Jennifer Visitacion "Planting the Seeds of Produce Safety on Your Farm" - Harrison Topp & Martha Sullins "Your Bank Account Can Change the World" (Panel) - Adrian Reif, Woody Tasch, and Joseph Teipel |
| 10:50-11:10 am | Self-Care Activity Break |
| 11:15 am-12 pm | 3 Concurrent Breakout Sessions "Why Apprenticeships in Agriculture Matter" - Leah Ricci "Agritourism FAQs" - Annie Lopez TBA - Kurt Jones |
| 12-12:15 pm | Grab your lunch! |
| 12:15-1 pm | Keynote Address "SOIL: Slow Opportunities for Investing Locally" - Woody Tasch |
| 1-1:15 pm | Wrap Up Thank Yous What's next? |
