Joel's had occasion to use our legal services a time or two (or three), as he tends to push the envelope and has our number on speed-dial. He calls the FTCLDF "The Food NRA."

With Joel on the podium, you can count on being encouraged to become a lunatic--

farmers and consumers alike, get inspired and make a difference, too!

On this special day, he'll share his thoughts on ponderable issues such as:

* Can WE feed the world?

* What can we do?

* What about price?

* Local food marketing

* What would an ideal farm-to-consumer food system look like?

* What would our food system look like if Monsanto/Government had its way?

* Isn't the Free Market what has gotten us to this point?

Joel will tell you that no question is out of bounds, so feel free to bring your own questions and try to stump him--just don't wear him out.

After the workshop, he'll be facing off Dr. Joseph Mercola in The Debate of the Decade, and will need his wits about him. 

Reserve your seat now! Joel's events are usually standing room only!

The Debate of the Decade

The highlight of this not-to-miss evening will be "The Debate of the Decade": a 32-minute formal Lincoln/Douglas debate moderated by David Gumpert. Two real food movement leaders,  

Dr. Joseph Mercola and Joel Salatin, will face off over the resolution:

The Federal government should mandate GMO labeling on food.

PRE- and POST-DEBATE FESTIVITIES:

Reception - Cook-Off Contest

Artisan raw milk cheese, charcuterie and cracker makers will tickle your taste buds and vie for your vote as you graze the cook-off offerings. You can wet your whistle with FTCLDF Treasurer John Moody's (in)famous Kentucky Kaboom! Kombucha and at the cash bar stocked with artisan beers and organic wines.     

Alaska, Silent Auction & Bag Raffle 

We'll kick off with our fabulous 7th Annual Alaska Fishing (and Fun!) Expedition, donated by Green Pasture Products, including round trip airfare (from the lower 48 states), six days and five nights hotel, and a full day or two-half day fishing expeditions.

Remember to bring your cash and credit card, because Maureen Diaz, activist extraordinaire, plans to tempt you with some awesome goodies and gifts she's gathered for a Silent Auction to benefit the FTCLDF.  

Want to donate a gift, gift basket or get-away weekend? Contact Maureen directly at  

[email protected]  

Southern Comfort Three-Course Dinner

Savor delicious foods steeped in two traditions: Southern Traditions and Nourishing Traditions. In this three-course meal, you'll be dining on southern classics such as shrimp and grits, buttermilk lard-fried pastured chicken, BBQ grass-fed beef ribs and pecan pie. This is 100% Weston A. Price Foundation goodness! Gluten-free, casein-free and Paleo options are also available.

Programs

We keep our programs short and sweet, so you'll hear from Pete Kennedy, Esq., President of FTCLDF, and special guests Sally Fallon Morell and Kristin Canty, Director of Farmageddon. Pete will announce the winner(s) of the 2013 Never a Doormat Awards so we can acknowledge and

Remixx The Ultimate Live Music Experience!

celebrate true real food heroes!

Dance

Celebrate the start of another amazing Wise Traditions conference and dance to Top 10 and Golden Oldies by amazing activist and musician, Caroline Barringer, and her seven-piece New York band, Remixx. There's no better way to end an amazing evening with friends old and new!

Get a sneak peak of Remixx and remember to pack your dancing shoes!