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7th Annual Farm and Food Leadership Conference
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September 22 & 23 | Bastrop, Texas
Early Bird rates extended to Friday, August 31!
Join us for the Farm and Food Leadership Conference this September to get the latest news, connect with other people who care about real food, and learn how you can be a part of making a difference in our local food movement.
This year's event will include a special pre-conference workshop Sunday morning (Activism 101) and a banquet of local foods by nationally acclaimed chef Jesse Griffiths of
Dai Due on Sunday evening!
WHERE: Convention & Exhibit Center
1408 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, Texas [directions]
Find out more about the conference.
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Hear top experts speak on a variety of issues including:
- Genetically engineered foods
- The politics of organics
- International free trade agreements
- FDA's food safety regulations
- Raw milk
- Water planning and policy
- Local initiatives and challenges
- Advanced activism workshops
- and more!
Sunday, September 22
Pre-Conference Workshops (new!)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Break for Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Main Sessions 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Banquet and Keynote7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, September 23
Main Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Includes TWO tracks Monday registration includes lunch of local foods prepared by Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due. See the detailed agenda or speaker biographies. |
Early bird rates have been extended until August 31!
Register soon, before the fees go up.
Registration for the pre-conference workshops and Sunday evening banquet is separate from the main conference registration.
Discounted registration is available for students, seniors (60 and over), and supporter/sustaining members of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance.
Register online or download a registration form off of the online registration page and mail it in.
For more information, go to farmandranchfreedom.org.
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Scholarships & Volunteering
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Are you on a tight budget? Consider applying for a scholarship (registration fee is 100% covered) or volunteering in exchange for a very reduced registration rate.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact [email protected] or
call (512) 537-2692.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Sponsorships give you the opportunity to promote your business while supporting a good cause at the same time. Sponsorships provide critical support for the conference, including paying for the facility, food, travel expenses for the keynote speaker, printed materials, and audio-visuals. These supportive opportunities begin at $50! You can also donate an item or service to the silent auction. |
