If you care about your local food community, family farms, and independent agriculture, please spread the word and join us for this empowering event!

5th Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference

WHEN:          September 12 & 13, 2011

WHERE:        The Pearl Stable  

                      Pearl Grounds, 307 Pearl Parkway 

                      San Antonio, Texas  [map] 

Early Registration Ends August 15.   

INFO:    farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2011 

Join this exciting gathering of activists, farmers & ranchers, food producers, consumers, and non-profits who care about our food, our farmers, and our land. Come learn about the latest developments in agriculture and food, and get the tools you need to help make a difference.  

This conference is held on a Monday and Tuesday so that farmers who go to weekend markets can participate in the discussions. Whether you are new to the food movement or a seasoned veteran, this conference is not to be missed. We hope to see you there!

Please join us on Monday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. for the first Texas screening of Farmageddon! 

SPEAKERS

Come hear an inspiring keynote address by John Ikerd, author of Small Farms are Real Farms and A Revolution in the Middle.    

Other speakers include Mike Adams, the Health Ranger; Patty Lovera of Food & Water Watch; Brad Stufflebeam of Home Sweet Farms; Dan Ravicher of Public Patent Foundation; Howard Vlieger of Verity Farms, and more!  

See Full List of Speakers 

TOPICS INCLUDE 

Genetically Modified Foods: the Latest Science  ~  Water Issues in Texas  ~  2012 Farm Bill  ~  Food Justice: Hunger and Healthy Foods  ~  Raw Milk  ~  What Consumers and Farmers Can Do to Fight Back Against GMOs  ~  Effective Activism: Lessons from the 2011 Texas Legislative Session and the Food Safety Bill  ~  Animal ID: USDA's New Proposal  ~  Corporatization of Our Food Supply  ~  Food Safety and Local Foods

REGISTRATION

Register Online through PayPal by Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, etc. OR download the Registration Form and mail it in with a check. Early registration ends August 15.  

A limited number of scholarships are available, details and an application are online. Submit application by August 15; for more information, you may call 254-697-2661 or email [email protected]  

FARMAGEDDON SCREENING 

Special Film Screening Event: Farmageddon: The Unseen War on American Family Farms

This is a fundraiser for FARFA and tickets include refreshments.

WHEN:      Monday, Sept. 12, at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:    Pearl Full Goods Studio  

                  Pearl Grounds, 200 E. Grayson St. 

                  San Antonio, Texas 

TICKETS:  $15 in advance, $20 at the door

SPONSORSHIPS   

Whether you are a food- or agriculture-related business, a farmer, or a local artisan, you can help put on a great conference and promote your business at the same time.  

Download the Sponsorship Form and contact FARFA with any questions at [email protected] or call (512) 431-5967.

SILENT AUCTION  

Books, Cutting Boards, Tickets to Events, Handmade Items, Garden Tools, and More!

Please donate something to the silent auction. Email FARFA at [email protected] to contribute - another great way to promote your business while supporting this important event!

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