Nia Technique & Developmental Anatomy: Maria Skinner
New CSA Barn Becomes a Reality: Dan Kaplan
Food Bank Farm Tour: Weed & HarvestManagement: Michael Docter
Bumpers, Blinkers & Breaker Bars: Chuk Kittredge & Dylan Bowles
Children WorkshopsLet’s Tie Dye!: Sharon BegleyMacramé (11-12): Molly UprichardMaking Cordage (all ages): Mary
Ann DiPintoMilking Around the World (all ages):
Tasha Connor & Ruth TerryTeen WorkshopMaking Art: Jocelyn Langer &
Emily Stanley
Saturday, August 13, 6:30 AMWake Up and Dance! : Nia Technique:
Maria SkinnerMorning Meditation & Yoga: Debra &
Fred Wirth
Saturday August 13, 8:00 AMTree Medicine and Tree Magic:
Ellen Evert Hopman Compost Tea-the Next Generation:
Chuck Sherzi, Jr.Bacterial Cannibals in Your Soil:
Carolee BullTrickle Irrigation: John HowellFood, Farm & Nutrition Education
on a Community Scale: Part 1: Abbie Nelson, Dana Hudson, Joseph Kiefer
New Trinity: Soil, Soul, & Society:Satish Kumar
Poultry & Pottery at Golden Egg Farm: Kate Morreale
Choosing Crop Varieties to Manage Plant Diseases: Rebecca Grube
Northeast Permaculture: Jono NeigerBuilding a House of Stone:
Jonathan & Susan von RansonApprentice To Learn a Craft/
A Dialog: Scott Chaskey Linking Beginner Farmer Challenges:
Lindsey Ketchel Creating Community with
Shareholders: Elizabeth SmithSolar Driers in Ghana/International
Volunteering: Sandy Lincoln & Larry Plesent
Finding & Accessing Affordable Farmland: Mike Ghia
Creating “Tick-Safe Zones in the Landscape”: Kirby Stafford III
Home Schooling: Linda UgelowThe International Federation of
Organic Movements (IFOAM): Lori Wyman
Garlic Culture and Hands-On Braiding: Julie Rawson
Hampshire College Farm Tour:
Friday, August 12, 1:30 PMMonsanto vs. US Farmers: Ellen KittredgeOrganic Athletic Field Management:
Chip OsborneWriting for Health: Suellen Rust Teaching Food Systems: Carolyn &
Dave LlewellynDemocratizing Money with Local
Currencies: Chris Lindstrom & Susan Witt
Growing Fertile Soil: Bill DuesingOrganic Turkeys: Lynda SimkinsHealthy Buildings, Energy Efficiency
& Clean Power: Robert Maddox, Jr.From Farm to Restaurant with a
Brewery: Alden BoothA Tale of Two Homesteads: Dave
Smalley, Sarah Johnston, Laurie Freeman, & Jim Strickland
A Sacred Earth Circle: Adele Smith-Penniman
Quilting: Mary Lou ConnaGoats: Dale PerkinsCow 101: Leslie CoxBuild a Better Beater-Backyard Basics:
Chuk Kittredge & Dylan BowlesHome Canning: Sharon Gensler &
Pru SmithChildren WorkshopsBead Stringing (5-6): Wilhemina
SchoutenWilderness Shelter Building (11-12):
Mary Ann DiPintoMarvelous Maps (7-10): Jorie Lamson-
NussbaumCarding & Spinning Wool (all ages):
Pam Kimball SmithTeen WorkshopTie Dye: Sharon Begley
Friday August 12, 3:30 PMParticipatory Organic Guarantees:
Elizabeth HendersonRabbits for Food, Fun and Profit:
Dennis & Audrey CroninWaldorf Education & the Growing
Child: Ariana HaysLand Conservation Restrictions:
Dan LarocheOrganic Farmscaping: Steve GilmanCranialSacral Therapy & Compassion-
ate Touch: Charles GilliamYear Round High Tunnel Production
of Vegetables & Herbs: Rusty OrnerHow Cuba is Going Ecological:
Dick LevinsGrass Fed Sheep Production: Dale
PerkinsQuest for Peace: David YarrowFarming with the Community: Jed
Beach & Lynda SimkinsChoosing Plants for Historic Sites:
Priscilla WilliamsPricing for Threefold Success:
Steven BibulaKnowing Your Woodlot: Bill MacKentley
Bee (all ages): Ross ConradSeeing is Believing (Everyday Science)
(all ages): Phil WooldridgeStorytelling Games (5-8):
Maria RobertsBeeswax Candle Making (all ages):
Gene BrunelleTeen WorkshopYouth in Ag: Cooking a Meal: Karen
Frangoulis
Saturday, August 13, 1:00 PMDowsing and Gardening For
Health: Charles Hubbard Bringing Sustainability to the
Classroom: Claire OrnerBasic Cow Care: Mark FellowsGet Your Farm Mentioned in
Newspapers & On Public Radio: Eesha Williams
Spiritual Attunement: Ellen TaddGrowing Women’s Power: A Youth
Enterprise: Kao Mong Khan & Noel Ly
Organic Sow Management & Housing: Karma & Michael Glos
A More Detailed Look at What’s Behind Biodynamics: Steffen Schneider
Genetic Engineering & the Future of Organics: Brian Tokar
Organic Gardening: Practices & Principles for Life: Chip Shepherd
Tractor Engine Basics: Bruce Wooster & Jenny Hausman
Composting with Animals: Don Zasada & Elizabeth Smith
Getting Started Farming: Elizabeth WoodThe Broken Connection: Dorcie
McKniff JasperseNational Organic Action Plan:
Elizabeth Henderson Risk and the Precautionary
Principle: Kim StonerBranch Pruning & Tree Energy
Flow: Dr. Kevin SmithUnique & Value Added Culinary
Herb Products: Amy LeBlancStraw Bale House Tour at Sidehill Farm:
Paul Lacinski & Amy KlippensteinTour of Tierra de Oportunidades:
Eric ToensmeierIntroduction to Oxen: Ben MurrayVegetable Pests: Hands-On Tour:
Ruth HazzardLessons from a Successful Buy
Local Campaign: Margaret ChristieChildren WorkshopsParade Prep (all ages): Eron SandlerTeen WorkshopYouth in Ag: Sharing Creative
Experiences: Jocelyn Langer
Sunday August 14, 6:30 AMMorning Meditation & Yoga:
Debra & Fred Wirth
Leslie CoxConscientious Wildcrafting & the
Lunar Calendar: Chris MaranoPrimitive Spinning for the 21st
Century: Michael GreenbergChildren WorkshopsSpinning Rabbits (all ages): Jill
Horton-LyonsNature Creep (5-6): Mary Lou ConnaOxen (all ages): Ben MurrayDreamcatchers (7-12): Cheli
MenellaWetlands Muck (5-8): Leah PennimanTeen WorkshopHatha Yoga: Dianne Cella
Saturday August 13, 10:00 AMMedicinal Mushrooms & Relevant
Research: Dave DemarestWater, Rice & Vegetables in Cambodia:
Ruth Hazzard & Sohka MaoBuilding Local & Regional Food
Systems: Kathy Ruhf & Kathy Lawrence
Grazing Sheep and Cattle: Torrey Reade and Dick McDermott
Food, Farm & Nutrition Education on a Community Scale: Part 2: Abbie Nelson, Dana Hudson, Joseph Kiefer
Home Orcharding: Bill MacKentleyHow More Forests Mean More Food in
Central America: Florence ReedWhy Does It Matter Who Owns
the Land? : Juanita Nelson & Ellen Kastanopolous
Managing the Weed Seed Bank: Eric Gallandt
Urban Education & Outreach: Jonathan Martinez
The “Sexy” Farmer: Ellen KamhiTrace Elements: The Most Fertility
for the Least: David YarrowExotic Pests in Agriculture: Past &
Present: Julie CallahanOrganic Vegetable Plant Breeding:
Michael Glos & Molly JahnThe Wonderful World of Worm
Composting: Carol Schminke & Lynette Courtney
New Lease on Farmland: Indian Line Farm Model: Susan Witt
Farming & Homesteading with Permaculture: Susan Kaye Lein
Linking Parallel Worlds: Restoration & Horticulture: Larry Weaner
Making Foolproof Country Wines: Jack Kittredge
Strawberries- A to Z: Dan Kaplan Introduction to Horse Massage:
Sheri McKayPrimitive Weaving for the 21st
Century: Michael GreenbergChildren WorkshopsKids & Birds (all ages): Jim LyonsWonderful World of the Honey
WORKSHOPS LISTING
PRE-CONFERENCE ON APPROPRIATE USE OFBIODIESEL AND RECYCLED GREASE
IN VEHICLES AND FURNACESThrough panel discussions, break out sessions and hands on sharing sessions with experts in the field, we will fully explore
biodiesel and recycled grease use in vehicles and on the farm. The pre-conference runs from 1:00 to 5:00 PM onThursday, August 11 and 8:00 AM to noon on Friday, August 12. Registration is limited to the first 250 participants.
Major participants: Ricky Baruc is co-owner of Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center in Orange, MA which is powered, heated
and fueled by renewable energy. Rex D’Agostino is the President and CEO of Northeast Biodiesel Company, LLC, a community model biodiesel
facility which is slated to be operational by fall of 2005 in Franklin County, Mass. Eric Hofner of Ashfield, Mass. was trained as an environmental educator and organic farmer. Currently on staff of
Orion magazine, “America’s Finest Environmental magazine,” he is chair of the Pioneer Valley Biodiesel Cooperative and a board member of Co-opPower.
Joseph Lambert from Swanzey, NH is an educator, inventor and experimenter in the development of biodiesel, biofuels, and alternative energy products. He is a product development engineer for Global E industries, a biodiesel distribution company.
Ralph Turner, co-owner of Laughing Stock Farm, a MOFGA certified farm in Freeport, ME, is a professional engineer who burns used fryolator oil to heat a 7,500 square foot greenhouse on his farm.
Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage PaidBarre, MA01005
Permit No. 28
NOFASummer Conference411Sheldon RoadBarre, MA01005
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Sunday, August 14, 8 AMSmall Grains for the Small Farm:
James Van BokkelenJust Food: Bringing Ag to Urban
Areas: Kathleen McTigueInterstate Council MeetingBe Truly Green: Refuse to Use
ChemLawn: Jay RaskuAlternative Marketing: Purple
Dragon Co-op Model: Janit LondonChainsaws, Safety & Tree Felling:
Terry Janosik Raising Layers: Hens on the
Homestead: Karen DiFranzaIntro to Forest Gardens: Eric
Toensmeier & Dave JackeThe Diabetic Epidemic - What
Can You Do? : Gene FitzpatrickWork Horses in the Market Garden:
Dave FisherEveryday Feng Shui: Janet StevaneDowsing and Gardening For
Health: Charles Hubbard Fundraising Ideas for Urban Ag
Programs: Kiera Mulvey & Rich Pederson
The Language of Plants: Chris MaranoArtistic & Agricultural Resistance
to Occupation: Deb Shoval Field & Hoophouse Herb Production:
Karma GlosMaking Lacto Fermented Vegetables:
Dan Rosenberg
Farm Tour: Brookfield Farm CSA: Jeff Tober
Wild Edible & Medicinal Weed Walk:Ellen Kamhi & Eugene Zampieron
Children WorkshopsHampshire College Farm “Kids”
Tour (all ages): Leslie CoxFairy Boats, Wands, Spells, & A Little
Dust (all ages): Lorna WooldridgeBird House Building (11-12):
Jason NelsonModge Podge Madness & Cut-Out
Capers (all ages): Alison Cella-Mowatt
Teen WorkshopPermaculture: Create a Better World:
Susana Lein
Sunday, August 14, 10 AMEdible and Medicinal Plants: Ellen
Evert HopmanSelf-empowerment & Birth:
Monique GauthierWe Can Save the Planet-Why Aren’t
We? : Ted ConnaYou Can Be A House Call
Homeopath! : Mary Ellen FingerState of the Organic Union:
Carolee BullHow to Use the “Stella Natura”
Calendar: Steffen Schneider Wind Power: Jim CoateBattling Big Biotech from Your
Hometown: Ed Stockman & Amy Schollenberger
Growing Great Lettuce: Frank
Albani, Jr.Salad Green Production: Bryan O’HaraSinging for Love of Land & Life:
Eveline MacDougallOrganic High Bush Blueberries:
Torrey Reade & Dick McDermottUsing Plug Plants to Create
Habitat: Mike NadeauPoetry of the Land: Scott ChaskeyFarming, Kids, and Curriculum:
Jen BennettIndian Ag: The Green Revolution
& GM: Daniel KittredgeThe Alluring World of Alliums:
Larry SiegelWater Friendly Landscaping: Mary
WhitneyChildren WorkshopsHand Puppets (7-10): Mary Lou ConnaNo Bake Cooking for Kids (7-10):
Julie HawkOwlStorygami (11-12): Maria RobertsBotanical Prints (5-8): Catherine
GobronTeen WorkshopsWhat is Reiki? : Natalie Imbier
Sunday, August 14, 1:00 PMNative Northeast Mushrooms:
Dave DemarestEcological Tools for Autonomous
Urban Peoples: Scott KelloggNatural Home Cleaning: Michelle ReidSARE Grants for Innovative
Farmers: David HolmGenetics for 100% Grass Fed Meat
& Milk: Ridge Shinn
How to Get Started in Beekeeping: Roland Sevigny
Practical Canning and Freezing: Nina Keller
The Small Farmers Movement Has Gone Global! : Matt Feinstein & Daniel Niles
Brassicas for Profit: Bryan O’HaraEco-villages and Social Change:
Daniel GreenbergRenewable Energy on the Farm:
Don CampbellReinventing Wildlife Habitat: Dori
SmithGrowing & Using Culinary Herbs:
Kathy MorrisHolistic Approach to Toxicity;
Body & Mind: Haya GoderezSuburban Market Garden: A Photo
Tour: Chris YoderThe Roots of Peace, Birth of
Democracy: Marcine QuenzerTour of Red Fire Farm: Ryan
VoilandChildren WorkshopsWorms Are Our Friends! (all
ages): Jen MixImprovising with Nature (all
ages): Caroline Shakti SadehOrigami! (9-12) : Trine Boode-
PetersonFire Building (11-12): Jason
NelsonTeen WorkshopThe 6th Sense: Discover Your
Intuitive Mind: David Yarrow
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Registration Form for 2005 NOFA Summer Conference and Pre-Conference Please read all the information in the attached flyer and on this form before completing this form. One family or household per form. Please print all information clearly. Every attendee, including staff, presenters,
teens and children will have a registration record, so fill in all applicable boxes for each registrant. Use the box at lower right to calculate your fees, and send full amount with the form to the registration coordinator.Questions? Contact Deb Pouech, 860-684-0551 (before 9 PM, please) or [email protected], or Julie Rawson & Jack Kittredge, 978-355-2853 (before 9 PM, please) or [email protected].
TOTALS AND AMOUNT ENCLOSED
CONFERENCE:Conference registration total ____Plus $15 extra for each non-NOFA member ____If postmarked after July 11, add $12 for each
3-day reg. & $6 for each 1-day reg. ____Conference meals total ____Conference housing total ____CONFERENCE TOTAL ____
PRE-CONFERENCE:Pre-conference registration total ____Plus $10 extra for each non-NOFA member ____Pre-conference housing & meals total ____PRE-CONFERENCE TOTAL ____
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:Conference Total (from above) ____Pre-Conference Total (from above) ____
Cow Plop Tickets: ____ @ $3 each or 2 for $5 ____
Basket Chances: ____ @ $1 each or 6 for $5 ____
General Scholarship Donation ____
People of Color Scholarship Donation ____
GRAND TOTAL ENCLOSED = ____
Make check payable to “NOFA Summer Conference”Mail full payment and this form to: Deb Pouech,
PO Box 9, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
JOIN NOFA!You may become a NOFA member by joining one of the sevenstate chapters. Dues vary from chapter to chapter. Unless noted,membership includes a subscription to The Natural Farmer, aquarterly publication. ANNUAL DUES:
CT: Individual/Family $35 to $50, Business/Institution $100, Supporting $150, Student $20 (full-time, supply name of institution)
MA: Individual $30, Family $40, Low income $20, Supporting $100
NH: Basic* $15, Individual $25, Student $18, Family $35,Supporting $100
NJ: Individual $35, Family/Organizational $50, Business/Organization $100, Low income* $15
NY: Student/Senior/Limited income $15, Individual $30,Family/Farm/Nonprofit Org. $40, Business/Patron $100 (Add$10 to NY membership rates to include subscription to TheNatural Farmer.)
RI: Student/Senior $20, Individual $25, Family $35, Business $50
VT: Individual $30, Farm/Family $40, Business $50, Sponsor$100, Sustainer $250, Lifetime $1000, Basic* $15-25
*Does not include subscription to The Natural Farmer.
Put the dollar value in the appropriate box for each registrant. Enter $ totals in the right hand column. Thank you.
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Adults (over 17), teens, preteensand children can register for the full3-day conference or for a single day.
There is an extra per personcharge for registering after July 11,as well as a $15/adult fee if you’renot a NOFA member (but you canjoin or renew on the form).
Conference registration beginsat 11:00AM on Friday, August 12.The first workshops start at 1:30PM. The program runs until2:30PM on Sunday, August 14.
Detach the entire form at leftand return with payment to regis-tration coordinator Deb Pouech.For more detailed information orto register online, go towww.nofamass.org.
CONFERENCEREGISTRATION
Registration: Everyone attend-ing the pre-conference (adults, teens,preteens and children) must registerin advance on form to left. The pre-conference will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-con-ference check-in runs from 10 AMto noon on Thurs., August 11.Childcare & teen activities will beprovided for ages 2-17 at a cost of$5 per child/teen.
Meals: Organic dining hall farewill be available for Thursday’sdinner and Friday’s breakfast andlunch.
Housing: Dorms and camp-sites available Thursday night.
Entertainment: There will be afamily-friendly party with live bandBo Bo Denk on Thursday night.
Detach entire form at left andmail with payment to registrationcoordinator Deb Pouech.
The 9 fresh, whole mealsserved during the conference andpre-conference are 100% organicand emphasize local, seasonalfoods. Saturday dinner is exclu-sively local and organic, featuringfood from NOFA-certified farmersthroughout the Northeast.
There are meat, vegetarian,non-dairy, and vegan options.
Children ages 4-12 get a spe-cial meal price, and those under 4eat at no charge.
A limited number of singlemeal tickets will be sold at the reg-istration table during the confer-ence for a slightly higher price.
Pre-purchased tickets are notrefundable or exchangeable dur-ing the conference.
DORMSSimple dorm housing is avail-
able on a first come, first servedbasis. All dorm rooms have singlebeds. We’ll group families, but occu-pancy limits require us to chargeeach person for a room. Thanks toHampshire College for reducing thedorm cost for the 4-12 year olds. Forchildren under 4, there is no charge ifrooming with a parent. Bring sheets,blankets, pillow, fan, and towel.Please note any special arrange-ments needed. Lost keys cost $30.
CAMPING
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For those of you who want aquick and more economical option,there will be a number of vendorsoffering a variety of foods in thefood vendor tent next to registration.
FOOD VENDORS
This program, for young peopleages 2 to 12, runs during adult work-shop times.
2-4: Crafts, games, & other funwith experienced group leaders.
5-12: Choose from a variety ofworkshops or hang out with yourage group leader and peers.
CHILDREN’S CONFERENCE
Come and participate in an excit-ing weekend of workshops for teensages 13-17. We will enjoy ongoingcraft projects, thought-provokingworkshops and discussion, free timeto hang out and socialize, and anabundance of good food.
TEEN CONFERENCE
YOU MUST LEAVE THEMAT HOME. This will be enforced!
PETS
Join the crowds for old-fashionedfun for all ages at the NOFA Saturdayafternoon Fair. Dale Perkins and hisincredible horse show will once againthrill the audience. Other attractionsinclude games for all ages, pie-eatingcontest, cow plop, farm/productdemonstrations, live music, food ven-dors and a farmers’market with home-made products and crafts.
Demonstrate a craft or farm-relatedskill and earn a free NOFA T-shirt!Those who would like to sell or showtheir products at the Farmers’ Marketduring the Fair can do so for $20 pertable. And, calling musicians! The Fairhas a Music Corner for anyone wishingto play just for fun. For any of theseoptions, contact Tricia Cooper at 617-558-3322 or [email protected],or check the box on the form.
All proceeds from the Fair Rafflewill go to the 2006 conference schol-arship fund. If you can donate any raf-fle items, check the box on the form.
THE FAIR
Help a low income individualattend the conference. We acceptdonations to our scholarship fund.There is a place for your donationon the registration form. You canspecify a donation to the generalscholarship fund, which is foradults only. Or you can specify for“people of color,” which will beused specifically for adults or teensof color wishing to attend the con-ference. Potential scholarshipapplicants should contact registra-tion coordinator Deb Pouech for anapplication form and guidelines:860-684-0551 (before 9 PM, please)or [email protected].
SCHOLARSHIPS
Comprehensive program bookswill be sent out to all those who reg-ister by July 22. After that you canpick them up at the conference. Non-registrants can buy books for $4,postage paid.
PROGRAM BOOKS
We need you! Work 4 hours andearn $25, or $30 for working withchildren. Have fun meeting new peo-ple while making a significant contri-bution in helping things to runsmoothly. If interested, check the“Helping Hands” box on the form ore-mail Barbara at [email protected].
HELPING HANDS
T-shirts are 100% organic cot-ton, in an off-white color. We alsohave NOFA hats. NOFA clothingcan be purchased at the conference.
NOFA CLOTHING
Friday 7:00PM-During thekeynote, family entertainer JohnPorcino will offer a festive and par-ticipatory music event for the kids.
Friday 9:00PM-Get AcquaintedParty and dance (including countryline dancing) with Almost Cowboyz,a premier country and western band.
Sat. 7:00PM-Drumming Journeywith Steve Leicach returns!
Sat. 9:00PM-Cajun Dance Partywith perennial favorites Dirty Rice
A selection of films relating toagriculture and the environment willbe shown throughout the weekend.
MORE ENTERTAIN-MENT & EVENTS
When you arrive on campus,come directly to the registrationtent. Short-term temporary parkingis allowed while you register, butafter that your vehicle must bemoved to, and must stay in, theassigned parking area. Vehicles inviolation of parking regulationsmay be towed.
PARKING
The keynote program—featur-ing a short skit, the InterstateCouncil Annual Meeting, and SatishKumar’s address—will beginFriday at 7 PM. Childcare available.
KEYNOTE
If you have any questions aboutthe conference or the registrationform, contact Deb Pouech at 860-684-0551 (before 9PM) [email protected]. Or con-tact Julie Rawson & Jack Kittredgeat 978-355-2853 (before 9 PM), [email protected].
QUESTIONS
Take Interstate 91 to Route 9(exit 19 from the south, exit 20from the north), go east on Route 9until you reach route 116 inAmherst Center. Turn right (south)on Route 116 & watch forHampshire College signs in about 3miles. You will pass several collegebuildings but keep going until yousee the main entrance on the right,marked by a large sign. Turn hereand then follow the signs for confer-ence registration.
DIRECTIONS
Registrations will be confirmedby letter. Cancellations will be hon-ored with refunds (except for $10/person processing fee) until Aug.1.After that, there will be no refunds.
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I am interested in selling or displaying my products at the farmers’ and crafters’ market on Sat. afternoon.
I have special needs:
I’m driving and can offer a ride.
I can donate these items to the Fair raffle:Please contact me about demonstrating at the fair.
HELPING HANDS: Yes, I can help out during the conference. Please contact me.
To arrange a carpool or pick-up indowntown Amherst, contact DebPouech at 860-684-0551 (before9PM) or [email protected] later than 5 days prior to the con-ference.
TRANSPORTATION
*Each adult registrant who isnot a NOFA member must
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Saturday night from 7:30 to 9:00PM we will sponsor a debate on thetopic: What Price Sustainable Energy?Participants will discuss the pros andcons of such alternative energy sourcesas bio-fuels, wind, solar, hydro, tidal,and geothermal. There will be a chancefor audience participation.
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ACCREDITED ORGANIC LAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS
Come see the many displays ofgoods and services available in theexhibition tent and dotted throughoutthe campus.
EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS
Address
Town, State, Zip
Phone E-mail
Sites are available on the col-lege athletic field for tents. Noopen fires or cooking allowed.Showers & toilet facilities are in theadjacent Crown athletic center. Noportapotties this year—the CrownCenter will be open all night.Campers & RVs must stay inassigned parking lots (no hook-upsavailable). Children 12 & undercamp for free. Paid camping per-mits only—no camping without.
Registration Form for 2005 NOFA Summer Conference and Pre-Conference Please read all the information in the attached flyer and on this form before completing this form. One family or household per form. Please print all information clearly. Every attendee, including staff, presenters,
teens and children will have a registration record, so fill in all applicable boxes for each registrant. Use the box at lower right to calculate your fees, and send full amount with the form to the registration coordinator.Questions? Contact Deb Pouech, 860-684-0551 (before 9 PM, please) or [email protected], or Julie Rawson & Jack Kittredge, 978-355-2853 (before 9 PM, please) or [email protected].
TOTALS AND AMOUNT ENCLOSED
CONFERENCE:Conference registration total ____Plus $15 extra for each non-NOFA member ____If postmarked after July 11, add $12 for each
3-day reg. & $6 for each 1-day reg. ____Conference meals total ____Conference housing total ____CONFERENCE TOTAL ____
PRE-CONFERENCE:Pre-conference registration total ____Plus $10 extra for each non-NOFA member ____Pre-conference housing & meals total ____PRE-CONFERENCE TOTAL ____
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:Conference Total (from above) ____Pre-Conference Total (from above) ____
Cow Plop Tickets: ____ @ $3 each or 2 for $5 ____
Basket Chances: ____ @ $1 each or 6 for $5 ____
General Scholarship Donation ____
People of Color Scholarship Donation ____
GRAND TOTAL ENCLOSED = ____
Make check payable to “NOFA Summer Conference”Mail full payment and this form to: Deb Pouech,
PO Box 9, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
JOIN NOFA!You may become a NOFA member by joining one of the sevenstate chapters. Dues vary from chapter to chapter. Unless noted,membership includes a subscription to The Natural Farmer, aquarterly publication. ANNUAL DUES:
CT: Individual/Family $35 to $50, Business/Institution $100, Supporting $150, Student $20 (full-time, supply name of institution)
MA: Individual $30, Family $40, Low income $20, Supporting $100
NH: Basic* $15, Individual $25, Student $18, Family $35,Supporting $100
NJ: Individual $35, Family/Organizational $50, Business/Organization $100, Low income* $15
NY: Student/Senior/Limited income $15, Individual $30,Family/Farm/Nonprofit Org. $40, Business/Patron $100 (Add$10 to NY membership rates to include subscription to TheNatural Farmer.)
RI: Student/Senior $20, Individual $25, Family $35, Business $50
VT: Individual $30, Farm/Family $40, Business $50, Sponsor$100, Sustainer $250, Lifetime $1000, Basic* $15-25
*Does not include subscription to The Natural Farmer.
Put the dollar value in the appropriate box for each registrant. Enter $ totals in the right hand column. Thank you.
ConferenceRegistration
Totals
CONFERENCE - REGISTRATION
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Adults (over 17), teens, preteensand children can register for the full3-day conference or for a single day.
There is an extra per personcharge for registering after July 11,as well as a $15/adult fee if you’renot a NOFA member (but you canjoin or renew on the form).
Conference registration beginsat 11:00AM on Friday, August 12.The first workshops start at 1:30PM. The program runs until2:30PM on Sunday, August 14.
Detach the entire form at leftand return with payment to regis-tration coordinator Deb Pouech.For more detailed information orto register online, go towww.nofamass.org.
CONFERENCEREGISTRATION
Registration: Everyone attend-ing the pre-conference (adults, teens,preteens and children) must registerin advance on form to left. The pre-conference will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-con-ference check-in runs from 10 AMto noon on Thurs., August 11.Childcare & teen activities will beprovided for ages 2-17 at a cost of$5 per child/teen.
Meals: Organic dining hall farewill be available for Thursday’sdinner and Friday’s breakfast andlunch.
Housing: Dorms and camp-sites available Thursday night.
Entertainment: There will be afamily-friendly party with live bandBo Bo Denk on Thursday night.
Detach entire form at left andmail with payment to registrationcoordinator Deb Pouech.
The 9 fresh, whole mealsserved during the conference andpre-conference are 100% organicand emphasize local, seasonalfoods. Saturday dinner is exclu-sively local and organic, featuringfood from NOFA-certified farmersthroughout the Northeast.
There are meat, vegetarian,non-dairy, and vegan options.
Children ages 4-12 get a spe-cial meal price, and those under 4eat at no charge.
A limited number of singlemeal tickets will be sold at the reg-istration table during the confer-ence for a slightly higher price.
Pre-purchased tickets are notrefundable or exchangeable dur-ing the conference.
DORMSSimple dorm housing is avail-
able on a first come, first servedbasis. All dorm rooms have singlebeds. We’ll group families, but occu-pancy limits require us to chargeeach person for a room. Thanks toHampshire College for reducing thedorm cost for the 4-12 year olds. Forchildren under 4, there is no charge ifrooming with a parent. Bring sheets,blankets, pillow, fan, and towel.Please note any special arrange-ments needed. Lost keys cost $30.
CAMPING
MEALSPRE-CONFERENCE
For those of you who want aquick and more economical option,there will be a number of vendorsoffering a variety of foods in thefood vendor tent next to registration.
FOOD VENDORS
This program, for young peopleages 2 to 12, runs during adult work-shop times.
2-4: Crafts, games, & other funwith experienced group leaders.
5-12: Choose from a variety ofworkshops or hang out with yourage group leader and peers.
CHILDREN’S CONFERENCE
Come and participate in an excit-ing weekend of workshops for teensages 13-17. We will enjoy ongoingcraft projects, thought-provokingworkshops and discussion, free timeto hang out and socialize, and anabundance of good food.
TEEN CONFERENCE
YOU MUST LEAVE THEMAT HOME. This will be enforced!
PETS
Join the crowds for old-fashionedfun for all ages at the NOFA Saturdayafternoon Fair. Dale Perkins and hisincredible horse show will once againthrill the audience. Other attractionsinclude games for all ages, pie-eatingcontest, cow plop, farm/productdemonstrations, live music, food ven-dors and a farmers’market with home-made products and crafts.
Demonstrate a craft or farm-relatedskill and earn a free NOFA T-shirt!Those who would like to sell or showtheir products at the Farmers’ Marketduring the Fair can do so for $20 pertable. And, calling musicians! The Fairhas a Music Corner for anyone wishingto play just for fun. For any of theseoptions, contact Tricia Cooper at 617-558-3322 or [email protected],or check the box on the form.
All proceeds from the Fair Rafflewill go to the 2006 conference schol-arship fund. If you can donate any raf-fle items, check the box on the form.
THE FAIR
Help a low income individualattend the conference. We acceptdonations to our scholarship fund.There is a place for your donationon the registration form. You canspecify a donation to the generalscholarship fund, which is foradults only. Or you can specify for“people of color,” which will beused specifically for adults or teensof color wishing to attend the con-ference. Potential scholarshipapplicants should contact registra-tion coordinator Deb Pouech for anapplication form and guidelines:860-684-0551 (before 9 PM, please)or [email protected].
SCHOLARSHIPS
Comprehensive program bookswill be sent out to all those who reg-ister by July 22. After that you canpick them up at the conference. Non-registrants can buy books for $4,postage paid.
PROGRAM BOOKS
We need you! Work 4 hours andearn $25, or $30 for working withchildren. Have fun meeting new peo-ple while making a significant contri-bution in helping things to runsmoothly. If interested, check the“Helping Hands” box on the form ore-mail Barbara at [email protected].
HELPING HANDS
T-shirts are 100% organic cot-ton, in an off-white color. We alsohave NOFA hats. NOFA clothingcan be purchased at the conference.
NOFA CLOTHING
Friday 7:00PM-During thekeynote, family entertainer JohnPorcino will offer a festive and par-ticipatory music event for the kids.
Friday 9:00PM-Get AcquaintedParty and dance (including countryline dancing) with Almost Cowboyz,a premier country and western band.
Sat. 7:00PM-Drumming Journeywith Steve Leicach returns!
Sat. 9:00PM-Cajun Dance Partywith perennial favorites Dirty Rice
A selection of films relating toagriculture and the environment willbe shown throughout the weekend.
MORE ENTERTAIN-MENT & EVENTS
When you arrive on campus,come directly to the registrationtent. Short-term temporary parkingis allowed while you register, butafter that your vehicle must bemoved to, and must stay in, theassigned parking area. Vehicles inviolation of parking regulationsmay be towed.
PARKING
The keynote program—featur-ing a short skit, the InterstateCouncil Annual Meeting, and SatishKumar’s address—will beginFriday at 7 PM. Childcare available.
KEYNOTE
If you have any questions aboutthe conference or the registrationform, contact Deb Pouech at 860-684-0551 (before 9PM) [email protected]. Or con-tact Julie Rawson & Jack Kittredgeat 978-355-2853 (before 9 PM), [email protected].
QUESTIONS
Take Interstate 91 to Route 9(exit 19 from the south, exit 20from the north), go east on Route 9until you reach route 116 inAmherst Center. Turn right (south)on Route 116 & watch forHampshire College signs in about 3miles. You will pass several collegebuildings but keep going until yousee the main entrance on the right,marked by a large sign. Turn hereand then follow the signs for confer-ence registration.
DIRECTIONS
Registrations will be confirmedby letter. Cancellations will be hon-ored with refunds (except for $10/person processing fee) until Aug.1.After that, there will be no refunds.
REFUNDS
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2005 NOFA PRE-CONFERENCE - AUG. 11 & 122005 NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE — AUGUST 12, 13, 14
I am interested in selling or displaying my products at the farmers’ and crafters’ market on Sat. afternoon.
I have special needs:
I’m driving and can offer a ride.
I can donate these items to the Fair raffle:Please contact me about demonstrating at the fair.
HELPING HANDS: Yes, I can help out during the conference. Please contact me.
To arrange a carpool or pick-up indowntown Amherst, contact DebPouech at 860-684-0551 (before9PM) or [email protected] later than 5 days prior to the con-ference.
TRANSPORTATION
*Each adult registrant who isnot a NOFA member must
pay an additional $10 registra-tion fee. Member info at right.
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Please contact me about playing at the Fair’s Music Corner.
Saturday night from 7:30 to 9:00PM we will sponsor a debate on thetopic: What Price Sustainable Energy?Participants will discuss the pros andcons of such alternative energy sourcesas bio-fuels, wind, solar, hydro, tidal,and geothermal. There will be a chancefor audience participation.
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Re-accreditation credits areavailable for selected workshops asindicated in the program book.
ACCREDITED ORGANIC LAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS
Come see the many displays ofgoods and services available in theexhibition tent and dotted throughoutthe campus.
EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS
Address
Town, State, Zip
Phone E-mail
Sites are available on the col-lege athletic field for tents. Noopen fires or cooking allowed.Showers & toilet facilities are in theadjacent Crown athletic center. Noportapotties this year—the CrownCenter will be open all night.Campers & RVs must stay inassigned parking lots (no hook-upsavailable). Children 12 & undercamp for free. Paid camping per-mits only—no camping without.
Registration Form for 2005 NOFA Summer Conference and Pre-Conference Please read all the information in the attached flyer and on this form before completing this form. One family or household per form. Please print all information clearly. Every attendee, including staff, presenters,
teens and children will have a registration record, so fill in all applicable boxes for each registrant. Use the box at lower right to calculate your fees, and send full amount with the form to the registration coordinator.Questions? Contact Deb Pouech, 860-684-0551 (before 9 PM, please) or [email protected], or Julie Rawson & Jack Kittredge, 978-355-2853 (before 9 PM, please) or [email protected].
TOTALS AND AMOUNT ENCLOSED
CONFERENCE:Conference registration total ____Plus $15 extra for each non-NOFA member ____If postmarked after July 11, add $12 for each
3-day reg. & $6 for each 1-day reg. ____Conference meals total ____Conference housing total ____CONFERENCE TOTAL ____
PRE-CONFERENCE:Pre-conference registration total ____Plus $10 extra for each non-NOFA member ____Pre-conference housing & meals total ____PRE-CONFERENCE TOTAL ____
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:Conference Total (from above) ____Pre-Conference Total (from above) ____
Cow Plop Tickets: ____ @ $3 each or 2 for $5 ____
Basket Chances: ____ @ $1 each or 6 for $5 ____
General Scholarship Donation ____
People of Color Scholarship Donation ____
GRAND TOTAL ENCLOSED = ____
Make check payable to “NOFA Summer Conference”Mail full payment and this form to: Deb Pouech,
PO Box 9, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
JOIN NOFA!You may become a NOFA member by joining one of the sevenstate chapters. Dues vary from chapter to chapter. Unless noted,membership includes a subscription to The Natural Farmer, aquarterly publication. ANNUAL DUES:
CT: Individual/Family $35 to $50, Business/Institution $100, Supporting $150, Student $20 (full-time, supply name of institution)
MA: Individual $30, Family $40, Low income $20, Supporting $100
NH: Basic* $15, Individual $25, Student $18, Family $35,Supporting $100
NJ: Individual $35, Family/Organizational $50, Business/Organization $100, Low income* $15
NY: Student/Senior/Limited income $15, Individual $30,Family/Farm/Nonprofit Org. $40, Business/Patron $100 (Add$10 to NY membership rates to include subscription to TheNatural Farmer.)
RI: Student/Senior $20, Individual $25, Family $35, Business $50
VT: Individual $30, Farm/Family $40, Business $50, Sponsor$100, Sustainer $250, Lifetime $1000, Basic* $15-25
*Does not include subscription to The Natural Farmer.
Put the dollar value in the appropriate box for each registrant. Enter $ totals in the right hand column. Thank you.
ConferenceRegistration
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There is an extra per personcharge for registering after July 11,as well as a $15/adult fee if you’renot a NOFA member (but you canjoin or renew on the form).
Conference registration beginsat 11:00AM on Friday, August 12.The first workshops start at 1:30PM. The program runs until2:30PM on Sunday, August 14.
Detach the entire form at leftand return with payment to regis-tration coordinator Deb Pouech.For more detailed information orto register online, go towww.nofamass.org.
CONFERENCEREGISTRATION
Registration: Everyone attend-ing the pre-conference (adults, teens,preteens and children) must registerin advance on form to left. The pre-conference will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-con-ference check-in runs from 10 AMto noon on Thurs., August 11.Childcare & teen activities will beprovided for ages 2-17 at a cost of$5 per child/teen.
Meals: Organic dining hall farewill be available for Thursday’sdinner and Friday’s breakfast andlunch.
Housing: Dorms and camp-sites available Thursday night.
Entertainment: There will be afamily-friendly party with live bandBo Bo Denk on Thursday night.
Detach entire form at left andmail with payment to registrationcoordinator Deb Pouech.
The 9 fresh, whole mealsserved during the conference andpre-conference are 100% organicand emphasize local, seasonalfoods. Saturday dinner is exclu-sively local and organic, featuringfood from NOFA-certified farmersthroughout the Northeast.
There are meat, vegetarian,non-dairy, and vegan options.
Children ages 4-12 get a spe-cial meal price, and those under 4eat at no charge.
A limited number of singlemeal tickets will be sold at the reg-istration table during the confer-ence for a slightly higher price.
Pre-purchased tickets are notrefundable or exchangeable dur-ing the conference.
DORMSSimple dorm housing is avail-
able on a first come, first servedbasis. All dorm rooms have singlebeds. We’ll group families, but occu-pancy limits require us to chargeeach person for a room. Thanks toHampshire College for reducing thedorm cost for the 4-12 year olds. Forchildren under 4, there is no charge ifrooming with a parent. Bring sheets,blankets, pillow, fan, and towel.Please note any special arrange-ments needed. Lost keys cost $30.
CAMPING
MEALSPRE-CONFERENCE
For those of you who want aquick and more economical option,there will be a number of vendorsoffering a variety of foods in thefood vendor tent next to registration.
FOOD VENDORS
This program, for young peopleages 2 to 12, runs during adult work-shop times.
2-4: Crafts, games, & other funwith experienced group leaders.
5-12: Choose from a variety ofworkshops or hang out with yourage group leader and peers.
CHILDREN’S CONFERENCE
Come and participate in an excit-ing weekend of workshops for teensages 13-17. We will enjoy ongoingcraft projects, thought-provokingworkshops and discussion, free timeto hang out and socialize, and anabundance of good food.
TEEN CONFERENCE
YOU MUST LEAVE THEMAT HOME. This will be enforced!
PETS
Join the crowds for old-fashionedfun for all ages at the NOFA Saturdayafternoon Fair. Dale Perkins and hisincredible horse show will once againthrill the audience. Other attractionsinclude games for all ages, pie-eatingcontest, cow plop, farm/productdemonstrations, live music, food ven-dors and a farmers’market with home-made products and crafts.
Demonstrate a craft or farm-relatedskill and earn a free NOFA T-shirt!Those who would like to sell or showtheir products at the Farmers’ Marketduring the Fair can do so for $20 pertable. And, calling musicians! The Fairhas a Music Corner for anyone wishingto play just for fun. For any of theseoptions, contact Tricia Cooper at 617-558-3322 or [email protected],or check the box on the form.
All proceeds from the Fair Rafflewill go to the 2006 conference schol-arship fund. If you can donate any raf-fle items, check the box on the form.
THE FAIR
Help a low income individualattend the conference. We acceptdonations to our scholarship fund.There is a place for your donationon the registration form. You canspecify a donation to the generalscholarship fund, which is foradults only. Or you can specify for“people of color,” which will beused specifically for adults or teensof color wishing to attend the con-ference. Potential scholarshipapplicants should contact registra-tion coordinator Deb Pouech for anapplication form and guidelines:860-684-0551 (before 9 PM, please)or [email protected].
SCHOLARSHIPS
Comprehensive program bookswill be sent out to all those who reg-ister by July 22. After that you canpick them up at the conference. Non-registrants can buy books for $4,postage paid.
PROGRAM BOOKS
We need you! Work 4 hours andearn $25, or $30 for working withchildren. Have fun meeting new peo-ple while making a significant contri-bution in helping things to runsmoothly. If interested, check the“Helping Hands” box on the form ore-mail Barbara at [email protected].
HELPING HANDS
T-shirts are 100% organic cot-ton, in an off-white color. We alsohave NOFA hats. NOFA clothingcan be purchased at the conference.
NOFA CLOTHING
Friday 7:00PM-During thekeynote, family entertainer JohnPorcino will offer a festive and par-ticipatory music event for the kids.
Friday 9:00PM-Get AcquaintedParty and dance (including countryline dancing) with Almost Cowboyz,a premier country and western band.
Sat. 7:00PM-Drumming Journeywith Steve Leicach returns!
Sat. 9:00PM-Cajun Dance Partywith perennial favorites Dirty Rice
A selection of films relating toagriculture and the environment willbe shown throughout the weekend.
MORE ENTERTAIN-MENT & EVENTS
When you arrive on campus,come directly to the registrationtent. Short-term temporary parkingis allowed while you register, butafter that your vehicle must bemoved to, and must stay in, theassigned parking area. Vehicles inviolation of parking regulationsmay be towed.
PARKING
The keynote program—featur-ing a short skit, the InterstateCouncil Annual Meeting, and SatishKumar’s address—will beginFriday at 7 PM. Childcare available.
KEYNOTE
If you have any questions aboutthe conference or the registrationform, contact Deb Pouech at 860-684-0551 (before 9PM) [email protected]. Or con-tact Julie Rawson & Jack Kittredgeat 978-355-2853 (before 9 PM), [email protected].
QUESTIONS
Take Interstate 91 to Route 9(exit 19 from the south, exit 20from the north), go east on Route 9until you reach route 116 inAmherst Center. Turn right (south)on Route 116 & watch forHampshire College signs in about 3miles. You will pass several collegebuildings but keep going until yousee the main entrance on the right,marked by a large sign. Turn hereand then follow the signs for confer-ence registration.
DIRECTIONS
Registrations will be confirmedby letter. Cancellations will be hon-ored with refunds (except for $10/person processing fee) until Aug.1.After that, there will be no refunds.
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I am interested in selling or displaying my products at the farmers’ and crafters’ market on Sat. afternoon.
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I’m driving and can offer a ride.
I can donate these items to the Fair raffle:Please contact me about demonstrating at the fair.
HELPING HANDS: Yes, I can help out during the conference. Please contact me.
To arrange a carpool or pick-up indowntown Amherst, contact DebPouech at 860-684-0551 (before9PM) or [email protected] later than 5 days prior to the con-ference.
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ACCREDITED ORGANIC LAND CARE
PROFESSIONALS
Come see the many displays ofgoods and services available in theexhibition tent and dotted throughoutthe campus.
EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS
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Nia Technique & Developmental Anatomy: Maria Skinner
New CSA Barn Becomes a Reality: Dan Kaplan
Food Bank Farm Tour: Weed & HarvestManagement: Michael Docter
Bumpers, Blinkers & Breaker Bars: Chuk Kittredge & Dylan Bowles
Children WorkshopsLet’s Tie Dye!: Sharon BegleyMacramé (11-12): Molly UprichardMaking Cordage (all ages): Mary
Ann DiPintoMilking Around the World (all ages):
Tasha Connor & Ruth TerryTeen WorkshopMaking Art: Jocelyn Langer &
Emily Stanley
Saturday, August 13, 6:30 AMWake Up and Dance! : Nia Technique:
Maria SkinnerMorning Meditation & Yoga: Debra &
Fred Wirth
Saturday August 13, 8:00 AMTree Medicine and Tree Magic:
Ellen Evert Hopman Compost Tea-the Next Generation:
Chuck Sherzi, Jr.Bacterial Cannibals in Your Soil:
Carolee BullTrickle Irrigation: John HowellFood, Farm & Nutrition Education
on a Community Scale: Part 1: Abbie Nelson, Dana Hudson, Joseph Kiefer
New Trinity: Soil, Soul, & Society:Satish Kumar
Poultry & Pottery at Golden Egg Farm: Kate Morreale
Choosing Crop Varieties to Manage Plant Diseases: Rebecca Grube
Northeast Permaculture: Jono NeigerBuilding a House of Stone:
Jonathan & Susan von RansonApprentice To Learn a Craft/
A Dialog: Scott Chaskey Linking Beginner Farmer Challenges:
Lindsey Ketchel Creating Community with
Shareholders: Elizabeth SmithSolar Driers in Ghana/International
Volunteering: Sandy Lincoln & Larry Plesent
Finding & Accessing Affordable Farmland: Mike Ghia
Creating “Tick-Safe Zones in the Landscape”: Kirby Stafford III
Home Schooling: Linda UgelowThe International Federation of
Organic Movements (IFOAM): Lori Wyman
Garlic Culture and Hands-On Braiding: Julie Rawson
Hampshire College Farm Tour:
Friday, August 12, 1:30 PMMonsanto vs. US Farmers: Ellen KittredgeOrganic Athletic Field Management:
Chip OsborneWriting for Health: Suellen Rust Teaching Food Systems: Carolyn &
Dave LlewellynDemocratizing Money with Local
Currencies: Chris Lindstrom & Susan Witt
Growing Fertile Soil: Bill DuesingOrganic Turkeys: Lynda SimkinsHealthy Buildings, Energy Efficiency
& Clean Power: Robert Maddox, Jr.From Farm to Restaurant with a
Brewery: Alden BoothA Tale of Two Homesteads: Dave
Smalley, Sarah Johnston, Laurie Freeman, & Jim Strickland
A Sacred Earth Circle: Adele Smith-Penniman
Quilting: Mary Lou ConnaGoats: Dale PerkinsCow 101: Leslie CoxBuild a Better Beater-Backyard Basics:
Chuk Kittredge & Dylan BowlesHome Canning: Sharon Gensler &
Pru SmithChildren WorkshopsBead Stringing (5-6): Wilhemina
SchoutenWilderness Shelter Building (11-12):
Mary Ann DiPintoMarvelous Maps (7-10): Jorie Lamson-
NussbaumCarding & Spinning Wool (all ages):
Pam Kimball SmithTeen WorkshopTie Dye: Sharon Begley
Friday August 12, 3:30 PMParticipatory Organic Guarantees:
Elizabeth HendersonRabbits for Food, Fun and Profit:
Dennis & Audrey CroninWaldorf Education & the Growing
Child: Ariana HaysLand Conservation Restrictions:
Dan LarocheOrganic Farmscaping: Steve GilmanCranialSacral Therapy & Compassion-
ate Touch: Charles GilliamYear Round High Tunnel Production
of Vegetables & Herbs: Rusty OrnerHow Cuba is Going Ecological:
Dick LevinsGrass Fed Sheep Production: Dale
PerkinsQuest for Peace: David YarrowFarming with the Community: Jed
Beach & Lynda SimkinsChoosing Plants for Historic Sites:
Priscilla WilliamsPricing for Threefold Success:
Steven BibulaKnowing Your Woodlot: Bill MacKentley
Bee (all ages): Ross ConradSeeing is Believing (Everyday Science)
(all ages): Phil WooldridgeStorytelling Games (5-8):
Maria RobertsBeeswax Candle Making (all ages):
Gene BrunelleTeen WorkshopYouth in Ag: Cooking a Meal: Karen
Frangoulis
Saturday, August 13, 1:00 PMDowsing and Gardening For
Health: Charles Hubbard Bringing Sustainability to the
Classroom: Claire OrnerBasic Cow Care: Mark FellowsGet Your Farm Mentioned in
Newspapers & On Public Radio: Eesha Williams
Spiritual Attunement: Ellen TaddGrowing Women’s Power: A Youth
Enterprise: Kao Mong Khan & Noel Ly
Organic Sow Management & Housing: Karma & Michael Glos
A More Detailed Look at What’s Behind Biodynamics: Steffen Schneider
Genetic Engineering & the Future of Organics: Brian Tokar
Organic Gardening: Practices & Principles for Life: Chip Shepherd
Tractor Engine Basics: Bruce Wooster & Jenny Hausman
Composting with Animals: Don Zasada & Elizabeth Smith
Getting Started Farming: Elizabeth WoodThe Broken Connection: Dorcie
McKniff JasperseNational Organic Action Plan:
Elizabeth Henderson Risk and the Precautionary
Principle: Kim StonerBranch Pruning & Tree Energy
Flow: Dr. Kevin SmithUnique & Value Added Culinary
Herb Products: Amy LeBlancStraw Bale House Tour at Sidehill Farm:
Paul Lacinski & Amy KlippensteinTour of Tierra de Oportunidades:
Eric ToensmeierIntroduction to Oxen: Ben MurrayVegetable Pests: Hands-On Tour:
Ruth HazzardLessons from a Successful Buy
Local Campaign: Margaret ChristieChildren WorkshopsParade Prep (all ages): Eron SandlerTeen WorkshopYouth in Ag: Sharing Creative
Experiences: Jocelyn Langer
Sunday August 14, 6:30 AMMorning Meditation & Yoga:
Debra & Fred Wirth
Leslie CoxConscientious Wildcrafting & the
Lunar Calendar: Chris MaranoPrimitive Spinning for the 21st
Century: Michael GreenbergChildren WorkshopsSpinning Rabbits (all ages): Jill
Horton-LyonsNature Creep (5-6): Mary Lou ConnaOxen (all ages): Ben MurrayDreamcatchers (7-12): Cheli
MenellaWetlands Muck (5-8): Leah PennimanTeen WorkshopHatha Yoga: Dianne Cella
Saturday August 13, 10:00 AMMedicinal Mushrooms & Relevant
Research: Dave DemarestWater, Rice & Vegetables in Cambodia:
Ruth Hazzard & Sohka MaoBuilding Local & Regional Food
Systems: Kathy Ruhf & Kathy Lawrence
Grazing Sheep and Cattle: Torrey Reade and Dick McDermott
Food, Farm & Nutrition Education on a Community Scale: Part 2: Abbie Nelson, Dana Hudson, Joseph Kiefer
Home Orcharding: Bill MacKentleyHow More Forests Mean More Food in
Central America: Florence ReedWhy Does It Matter Who Owns
the Land? : Juanita Nelson & Ellen Kastanopolous
Managing the Weed Seed Bank: Eric Gallandt
Urban Education & Outreach: Jonathan Martinez
The “Sexy” Farmer: Ellen KamhiTrace Elements: The Most Fertility
for the Least: David YarrowExotic Pests in Agriculture: Past &
Present: Julie CallahanOrganic Vegetable Plant Breeding:
Michael Glos & Molly JahnThe Wonderful World of Worm
Composting: Carol Schminke & Lynette Courtney
New Lease on Farmland: Indian Line Farm Model: Susan Witt
Farming & Homesteading with Permaculture: Susan Kaye Lein
Linking Parallel Worlds: Restoration & Horticulture: Larry Weaner
Making Foolproof Country Wines: Jack Kittredge
Strawberries- A to Z: Dan Kaplan Introduction to Horse Massage:
Sheri McKayPrimitive Weaving for the 21st
Century: Michael GreenbergChildren WorkshopsKids & Birds (all ages): Jim LyonsWonderful World of the Honey
WORKSHOPS LISTING
PRE-CONFERENCE ON APPROPRIATE USE OFBIODIESEL AND RECYCLED GREASE
IN VEHICLES AND FURNACESThrough panel discussions, break out sessions and hands on sharing sessions with experts in the field, we will fully explore
biodiesel and recycled grease use in vehicles and on the farm. The pre-conference runs from 1:00 to 5:00 PM onThursday, August 11 and 8:00 AM to noon on Friday, August 12. Registration is limited to the first 250 participants.
Major participants: Ricky Baruc is co-owner of Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center in Orange, MA which is powered, heated
and fueled by renewable energy. Rex D’Agostino is the President and CEO of Northeast Biodiesel Company, LLC, a community model biodiesel
facility which is slated to be operational by fall of 2005 in Franklin County, Mass. Eric Hofner of Ashfield, Mass. was trained as an environmental educator and organic farmer. Currently on staff of
Orion magazine, “America’s Finest Environmental magazine,” he is chair of the Pioneer Valley Biodiesel Cooperative and a board member of Co-opPower.
Joseph Lambert from Swanzey, NH is an educator, inventor and experimenter in the development of biodiesel, biofuels, and alternative energy products. He is a product development engineer for Global E industries, a biodiesel distribution company.
Ralph Turner, co-owner of Laughing Stock Farm, a MOFGA certified farm in Freeport, ME, is a professional engineer who burns used fryolator oil to heat a 7,500 square foot greenhouse on his farm.
Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage PaidBarre, MA01005
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Wake Up and Dance! : Nia Technique: Maria Skinner
Sunday, August 14, 8 AMSmall Grains for the Small Farm:
James Van BokkelenJust Food: Bringing Ag to Urban
Areas: Kathleen McTigueInterstate Council MeetingBe Truly Green: Refuse to Use
ChemLawn: Jay RaskuAlternative Marketing: Purple
Dragon Co-op Model: Janit LondonChainsaws, Safety & Tree Felling:
Terry Janosik Raising Layers: Hens on the
Homestead: Karen DiFranzaIntro to Forest Gardens: Eric
Toensmeier & Dave JackeThe Diabetic Epidemic - What
Can You Do? : Gene FitzpatrickWork Horses in the Market Garden:
Dave FisherEveryday Feng Shui: Janet StevaneDowsing and Gardening For
Health: Charles Hubbard Fundraising Ideas for Urban Ag
Programs: Kiera Mulvey & Rich Pederson
The Language of Plants: Chris MaranoArtistic & Agricultural Resistance
to Occupation: Deb Shoval Field & Hoophouse Herb Production:
Karma GlosMaking Lacto Fermented Vegetables:
Dan Rosenberg
Farm Tour: Brookfield Farm CSA: Jeff Tober
Wild Edible & Medicinal Weed Walk:Ellen Kamhi & Eugene Zampieron
Children WorkshopsHampshire College Farm “Kids”
Tour (all ages): Leslie CoxFairy Boats, Wands, Spells, & A Little
Dust (all ages): Lorna WooldridgeBird House Building (11-12):
Jason NelsonModge Podge Madness & Cut-Out
Capers (all ages): Alison Cella-Mowatt
Teen WorkshopPermaculture: Create a Better World:
Susana Lein
Sunday, August 14, 10 AMEdible and Medicinal Plants: Ellen
Evert HopmanSelf-empowerment & Birth:
Monique GauthierWe Can Save the Planet-Why Aren’t
We? : Ted ConnaYou Can Be A House Call
Homeopath! : Mary Ellen FingerState of the Organic Union:
Carolee BullHow to Use the “Stella Natura”
Calendar: Steffen Schneider Wind Power: Jim CoateBattling Big Biotech from Your
Hometown: Ed Stockman & Amy Schollenberger
Growing Great Lettuce: Frank
Albani, Jr.Salad Green Production: Bryan O’HaraSinging for Love of Land & Life:
Eveline MacDougallOrganic High Bush Blueberries:
Torrey Reade & Dick McDermottUsing Plug Plants to Create
Habitat: Mike NadeauPoetry of the Land: Scott ChaskeyFarming, Kids, and Curriculum:
Jen BennettIndian Ag: The Green Revolution
& GM: Daniel KittredgeThe Alluring World of Alliums:
Larry SiegelWater Friendly Landscaping: Mary
WhitneyChildren WorkshopsHand Puppets (7-10): Mary Lou ConnaNo Bake Cooking for Kids (7-10):
Julie HawkOwlStorygami (11-12): Maria RobertsBotanical Prints (5-8): Catherine
GobronTeen WorkshopsWhat is Reiki? : Natalie Imbier
Sunday, August 14, 1:00 PMNative Northeast Mushrooms:
Dave DemarestEcological Tools for Autonomous
Urban Peoples: Scott KelloggNatural Home Cleaning: Michelle ReidSARE Grants for Innovative
Farmers: David HolmGenetics for 100% Grass Fed Meat
& Milk: Ridge Shinn
How to Get Started in Beekeeping: Roland Sevigny
Practical Canning and Freezing: Nina Keller
The Small Farmers Movement Has Gone Global! : Matt Feinstein & Daniel Niles
Brassicas for Profit: Bryan O’HaraEco-villages and Social Change:
Daniel GreenbergRenewable Energy on the Farm:
Don CampbellReinventing Wildlife Habitat: Dori
SmithGrowing & Using Culinary Herbs:
Kathy MorrisHolistic Approach to Toxicity;
Body & Mind: Haya GoderezSuburban Market Garden: A Photo
Tour: Chris YoderThe Roots of Peace, Birth of
Democracy: Marcine QuenzerTour of Red Fire Farm: Ryan
VoilandChildren WorkshopsWorms Are Our Friends! (all
ages): Jen MixImprovising with Nature (all
ages): Caroline Shakti SadehOrigami! (9-12) : Trine Boode-
PetersonFire Building (11-12): Jason
NelsonTeen WorkshopThe 6th Sense: Discover Your
Intuitive Mind: David Yarrow
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Nia Technique & Developmental Anatomy: Maria Skinner
New CSA Barn Becomes a Reality: Dan Kaplan
Food Bank Farm Tour: Weed & HarvestManagement: Michael Docter
Bumpers, Blinkers & Breaker Bars: Chuk Kittredge & Dylan Bowles
Children WorkshopsLet’s Tie Dye!: Sharon BegleyMacramé (11-12): Molly UprichardMaking Cordage (all ages): Mary
Ann DiPintoMilking Around the World (all ages):
Tasha Connor & Ruth TerryTeen WorkshopMaking Art: Jocelyn Langer &
Emily Stanley
Saturday, August 13, 6:30 AMWake Up and Dance! : Nia Technique:
Maria SkinnerMorning Meditation & Yoga: Debra &
Fred Wirth
Saturday August 13, 8:00 AMTree Medicine and Tree Magic:
Ellen Evert Hopman Compost Tea-the Next Generation:
Chuck Sherzi, Jr.Bacterial Cannibals in Your Soil:
Carolee BullTrickle Irrigation: John HowellFood, Farm & Nutrition Education
on a Community Scale: Part 1: Abbie Nelson, Dana Hudson, Joseph Kiefer
New Trinity: Soil, Soul, & Society:Satish Kumar
Poultry & Pottery at Golden Egg Farm: Kate Morreale
Choosing Crop Varieties to Manage Plant Diseases: Rebecca Grube
Northeast Permaculture: Jono NeigerBuilding a House of Stone:
Jonathan & Susan von RansonApprentice To Learn a Craft/
A Dialog: Scott Chaskey Linking Beginner Farmer Challenges:
Lindsey Ketchel Creating Community with
Shareholders: Elizabeth SmithSolar Driers in Ghana/International
Volunteering: Sandy Lincoln & Larry Plesent
Finding & Accessing Affordable Farmland: Mike Ghia
Creating “Tick-Safe Zones in the Landscape”: Kirby Stafford III
Home Schooling: Linda UgelowThe International Federation of
Organic Movements (IFOAM): Lori Wyman
Garlic Culture and Hands-On Braiding: Julie Rawson
Hampshire College Farm Tour:
Friday, August 12, 1:30 PMMonsanto vs. US Farmers: Ellen KittredgeOrganic Athletic Field Management:
Chip OsborneWriting for Health: Suellen Rust Teaching Food Systems: Carolyn &
Dave LlewellynDemocratizing Money with Local
Currencies: Chris Lindstrom & Susan Witt
Growing Fertile Soil: Bill DuesingOrganic Turkeys: Lynda SimkinsHealthy Buildings, Energy Efficiency
& Clean Power: Robert Maddox, Jr.From Farm to Restaurant with a
Brewery: Alden BoothA Tale of Two Homesteads: Dave
Smalley, Sarah Johnston, Laurie Freeman, & Jim Strickland
A Sacred Earth Circle: Adele Smith-Penniman
Quilting: Mary Lou ConnaGoats: Dale PerkinsCow 101: Leslie CoxBuild a Better Beater-Backyard Basics:
Chuk Kittredge & Dylan BowlesHome Canning: Sharon Gensler &
Pru SmithChildren WorkshopsBead Stringing (5-6): Wilhemina
SchoutenWilderness Shelter Building (11-12):
Mary Ann DiPintoMarvelous Maps (7-10): Jorie Lamson-
NussbaumCarding & Spinning Wool (all ages):
Pam Kimball SmithTeen WorkshopTie Dye: Sharon Begley
Friday August 12, 3:30 PMParticipatory Organic Guarantees:
Elizabeth HendersonRabbits for Food, Fun and Profit:
Dennis & Audrey CroninWaldorf Education & the Growing
Child: Ariana HaysLand Conservation Restrictions:
Dan LarocheOrganic Farmscaping: Steve GilmanCranialSacral Therapy & Compassion-
ate Touch: Charles GilliamYear Round High Tunnel Production
of Vegetables & Herbs: Rusty OrnerHow Cuba is Going Ecological:
Dick LevinsGrass Fed Sheep Production: Dale
PerkinsQuest for Peace: David YarrowFarming with the Community: Jed
Beach & Lynda SimkinsChoosing Plants for Historic Sites:
Priscilla WilliamsPricing for Threefold Success:
Steven BibulaKnowing Your Woodlot: Bill MacKentley
Bee (all ages): Ross ConradSeeing is Believing (Everyday Science)
(all ages): Phil WooldridgeStorytelling Games (5-8):
Maria RobertsBeeswax Candle Making (all ages):
Gene BrunelleTeen WorkshopYouth in Ag: Cooking a Meal: Karen
Frangoulis
Saturday, August 13, 1:00 PMDowsing and Gardening For
Health: Charles Hubbard Bringing Sustainability to the
Classroom: Claire OrnerBasic Cow Care: Mark FellowsGet Your Farm Mentioned in
Newspapers & On Public Radio: Eesha Williams
Spiritual Attunement: Ellen TaddGrowing Women’s Power: A Youth
Enterprise: Kao Mong Khan & Noel Ly
Organic Sow Management & Housing: Karma & Michael Glos
A More Detailed Look at What’s Behind Biodynamics: Steffen Schneider
Genetic Engineering & the Future of Organics: Brian Tokar
Organic Gardening: Practices & Principles for Life: Chip Shepherd
Tractor Engine Basics: Bruce Wooster & Jenny Hausman
Composting with Animals: Don Zasada & Elizabeth Smith
Getting Started Farming: Elizabeth WoodThe Broken Connection: Dorcie
McKniff JasperseNational Organic Action Plan:
Elizabeth Henderson Risk and the Precautionary
Principle: Kim StonerBranch Pruning & Tree Energy
Flow: Dr. Kevin SmithUnique & Value Added Culinary
Herb Products: Amy LeBlancStraw Bale House Tour at Sidehill Farm:
Paul Lacinski & Amy KlippensteinTour of Tierra de Oportunidades:
Eric ToensmeierIntroduction to Oxen: Ben MurrayVegetable Pests: Hands-On Tour:
Ruth HazzardLessons from a Successful Buy
Local Campaign: Margaret ChristieChildren WorkshopsParade Prep (all ages): Eron SandlerTeen WorkshopYouth in Ag: Sharing Creative
Experiences: Jocelyn Langer
Sunday August 14, 6:30 AMMorning Meditation & Yoga:
Debra & Fred Wirth
Leslie CoxConscientious Wildcrafting & the
Lunar Calendar: Chris MaranoPrimitive Spinning for the 21st
Century: Michael GreenbergChildren WorkshopsSpinning Rabbits (all ages): Jill
Horton-LyonsNature Creep (5-6): Mary Lou ConnaOxen (all ages): Ben MurrayDreamcatchers (7-12): Cheli
MenellaWetlands Muck (5-8): Leah PennimanTeen WorkshopHatha Yoga: Dianne Cella
Saturday August 13, 10:00 AMMedicinal Mushrooms & Relevant
Research: Dave DemarestWater, Rice & Vegetables in Cambodia:
Ruth Hazzard & Sohka MaoBuilding Local & Regional Food
Systems: Kathy Ruhf & Kathy Lawrence
Grazing Sheep and Cattle: Torrey Reade and Dick McDermott
Food, Farm & Nutrition Education on a Community Scale: Part 2: Abbie Nelson, Dana Hudson, Joseph Kiefer
Home Orcharding: Bill MacKentleyHow More Forests Mean More Food in
Central America: Florence ReedWhy Does It Matter Who Owns
the Land? : Juanita Nelson & Ellen Kastanopolous
Managing the Weed Seed Bank: Eric Gallandt
Urban Education & Outreach: Jonathan Martinez
The “Sexy” Farmer: Ellen KamhiTrace Elements: The Most Fertility
for the Least: David YarrowExotic Pests in Agriculture: Past &
Present: Julie CallahanOrganic Vegetable Plant Breeding:
Michael Glos & Molly JahnThe Wonderful World of Worm
Composting: Carol Schminke & Lynette Courtney
New Lease on Farmland: Indian Line Farm Model: Susan Witt
Farming & Homesteading with Permaculture: Susan Kaye Lein
Linking Parallel Worlds: Restoration & Horticulture: Larry Weaner
Making Foolproof Country Wines: Jack Kittredge
Strawberries- A to Z: Dan Kaplan Introduction to Horse Massage:
Sheri McKayPrimitive Weaving for the 21st
Century: Michael GreenbergChildren WorkshopsKids & Birds (all ages): Jim LyonsWonderful World of the Honey
WORKSHOPS LISTING
PRE-CONFERENCE ON APPROPRIATE USE OFBIODIESEL AND RECYCLED GREASE
IN VEHICLES AND FURNACESThrough panel discussions, break out sessions and hands on sharing sessions with experts in the field, we will fully explore
biodiesel and recycled grease use in vehicles and on the farm. The pre-conference runs from 1:00 to 5:00 PM onThursday, August 11 and 8:00 AM to noon on Friday, August 12. Registration is limited to the first 250 participants.
Major participants: Ricky Baruc is co-owner of Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center in Orange, MA which is powered, heated
and fueled by renewable energy. Rex D’Agostino is the President and CEO of Northeast Biodiesel Company, LLC, a community model biodiesel
facility which is slated to be operational by fall of 2005 in Franklin County, Mass. Eric Hofner of Ashfield, Mass. was trained as an environmental educator and organic farmer. Currently on staff of
Orion magazine, “America’s Finest Environmental magazine,” he is chair of the Pioneer Valley Biodiesel Cooperative and a board member of Co-opPower.
Joseph Lambert from Swanzey, NH is an educator, inventor and experimenter in the development of biodiesel, biofuels, and alternative energy products. He is a product development engineer for Global E industries, a biodiesel distribution company.
Ralph Turner, co-owner of Laughing Stock Farm, a MOFGA certified farm in Freeport, ME, is a professional engineer who burns used fryolator oil to heat a 7,500 square foot greenhouse on his farm.
Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage PaidBarre, MA01005
Permit No. 28
NOFASummer Conference411Sheldon RoadBarre, MA01005
REGISTRATION FORM ENCLOSED!
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Wake Up and Dance! : Nia Technique: Maria Skinner
Sunday, August 14, 8 AMSmall Grains for the Small Farm:
James Van BokkelenJust Food: Bringing Ag to Urban
Areas: Kathleen McTigueInterstate Council MeetingBe Truly Green: Refuse to Use
ChemLawn: Jay RaskuAlternative Marketing: Purple
Dragon Co-op Model: Janit LondonChainsaws, Safety & Tree Felling:
Terry Janosik Raising Layers: Hens on the
Homestead: Karen DiFranzaIntro to Forest Gardens: Eric
Toensmeier & Dave JackeThe Diabetic Epidemic - What
Can You Do? : Gene FitzpatrickWork Horses in the Market Garden:
Dave FisherEveryday Feng Shui: Janet StevaneDowsing and Gardening For
Health: Charles Hubbard Fundraising Ideas for Urban Ag
Programs: Kiera Mulvey & Rich Pederson
The Language of Plants: Chris MaranoArtistic & Agricultural Resistance
to Occupation: Deb Shoval Field & Hoophouse Herb Production:
Karma GlosMaking Lacto Fermented Vegetables:
Dan Rosenberg
Farm Tour: Brookfield Farm CSA: Jeff Tober
Wild Edible & Medicinal Weed Walk:Ellen Kamhi & Eugene Zampieron
Children WorkshopsHampshire College Farm “Kids”
Tour (all ages): Leslie CoxFairy Boats, Wands, Spells, & A Little
Dust (all ages): Lorna WooldridgeBird House Building (11-12):
Jason NelsonModge Podge Madness & Cut-Out
Capers (all ages): Alison Cella-Mowatt
Teen WorkshopPermaculture: Create a Better World:
Susana Lein
Sunday, August 14, 10 AMEdible and Medicinal Plants: Ellen
Evert HopmanSelf-empowerment & Birth:
Monique GauthierWe Can Save the Planet-Why Aren’t
We? : Ted ConnaYou Can Be A House Call
Homeopath! : Mary Ellen FingerState of the Organic Union:
Carolee BullHow to Use the “Stella Natura”
Calendar: Steffen Schneider Wind Power: Jim CoateBattling Big Biotech from Your
Hometown: Ed Stockman & Amy Schollenberger
Growing Great Lettuce: Frank
Albani, Jr.Salad Green Production: Bryan O’HaraSinging for Love of Land & Life:
Eveline MacDougallOrganic High Bush Blueberries:
Torrey Reade & Dick McDermottUsing Plug Plants to Create
Habitat: Mike NadeauPoetry of the Land: Scott ChaskeyFarming, Kids, and Curriculum:
Jen BennettIndian Ag: The Green Revolution
& GM: Daniel KittredgeThe Alluring World of Alliums:
Larry SiegelWater Friendly Landscaping: Mary
WhitneyChildren WorkshopsHand Puppets (7-10): Mary Lou ConnaNo Bake Cooking for Kids (7-10):
Julie HawkOwlStorygami (11-12): Maria RobertsBotanical Prints (5-8): Catherine
GobronTeen WorkshopsWhat is Reiki? : Natalie Imbier
Sunday, August 14, 1:00 PMNative Northeast Mushrooms:
Dave DemarestEcological Tools for Autonomous
Urban Peoples: Scott KelloggNatural Home Cleaning: Michelle ReidSARE Grants for Innovative
Farmers: David HolmGenetics for 100% Grass Fed Meat
& Milk: Ridge Shinn
How to Get Started in Beekeeping: Roland Sevigny
Practical Canning and Freezing: Nina Keller
The Small Farmers Movement Has Gone Global! : Matt Feinstein & Daniel Niles
Brassicas for Profit: Bryan O’HaraEco-villages and Social Change:
Daniel GreenbergRenewable Energy on the Farm:
Don CampbellReinventing Wildlife Habitat: Dori
SmithGrowing & Using Culinary Herbs:
Kathy MorrisHolistic Approach to Toxicity;
Body & Mind: Haya GoderezSuburban Market Garden: A Photo
Tour: Chris YoderThe Roots of Peace, Birth of
Democracy: Marcine QuenzerTour of Red Fire Farm: Ryan
VoilandChildren WorkshopsWorms Are Our Friends! (all
ages): Jen MixImprovising with Nature (all
ages): Caroline Shakti SadehOrigami! (9-12) : Trine Boode-
PetersonFire Building (11-12): Jason
NelsonTeen WorkshopThe 6th Sense: Discover Your
Intuitive Mind: David Yarrow
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