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Conference Year: 2015
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Wednesday
Opening Plenary
Hope Beneath our Feet – The Solution to Climate Change is Soil The new Rodale white paper—titled...
Presenter(s): Bill McKibben, Brock Dolman, Gary Paul Nabhan
Location: Merrill Hall (overflow in Chapel)
Opening Plenary
The Myth of Safe Pesticides and Genetically Engineered Crops - Problems and Solutions For 36 years...
Presenter(s): John Roulac, Don Huber, Andre Leu
Respect the Seed: Genetic Diversity Matters!
Our genetic heritage is key to a resilient, ecologically based agriculture. However, the genetics...
Presenter(s): Matthew Dillon, Rowen White
Location: Merrill Hall
Regenerating our Soils: Hope for Farming and Climate
Some 30 years ago, the late Robert Rodale challenged an EcoFarm audience to embrace his “...
Presenter(s): Gabe Brown, Ray Archuleta, David Johnson
Location: Merrill Hall
Engaging & Empowering our Communities to Transform the Food System
Leaders in ecological farming, food justice, education & policy share their visions.
Presenter(s): Malaika Bishop, Denisa Livingston, Karen Washington
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Location: Merrill Hall
Visionaries in the Field: Weaving Together Ecology and Equity
In the spirit of this year’s conference theme of "20/20 Vision," we are hosting visionaries in the...
Presenter(s): Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Leah Penniman
Thursday
Drought Proofing Your Landscape and Garden
Drought proofing your garden is a puzzle with many pieces. This workshop will put the pieces...
Presenter(s): Ken Foster
Location: Scripps
Exploring the Value of Organic Certification
Many young and beginning farmers adhere to organic agricultural practices but choose not to pursue...
Presenter(s): Sarah Brown, Jake Lewin, Pat Bollinger, Chris Hay
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Fred Farr
Discussion Group: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Reportedly, membership in many CSAs is down, as more and more online channels for buying fresh...
Location: Evergreen
Managing Mimicry: The Art and Science of Restoring Rangeland
For years cattle were classified as Enemy Number One by environmentalists. However, new...
Presenter(s): Nate Chisholm, Doniga Markegard, Byron Palmer
Track:
Permaculture, Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Heather
Restaurants Commit to Local, Seasonal and Sustainable Foods
Farm to fork is all the rage these days, however few restaurateurs fully walk their talk. Our two...
Presenter(s): Emanuele Bartolini and Brad Briske, Carolyn and Rudy Rudolph
Location: Nautilus
Monarchs and Milkweed: Why Farms Matter
The North American Monarch butterfly population has declined by over 90 percent in less than 20...
Presenter(s): Gary Paul Nabhan, Scott Black
Location: Oak Shelter
Teaching Organic Farming: Resources for Farmer Educators
There are some great instructional resources for teaching beginning farmers, including the free...
Presenter(s): Jim Leap and Sky DeMuro
Location: Kiln
Climate Change and Agriculture: Good News Stories
With California’s drought and other weather extremes across the country, much attention has been...
Presenter(s): Paul Muller, Marc Los Huertos
Location: Chapel
Compost: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
As agriculture and urban communities have increased their use of compost, there has been a...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano, Pat Herbert
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Merrill
Armchair Farming: Basic Financial Management for Beginning Farmers
Real farm work is not just plowing fields, weeding, and transplanting. It’s also sitting down at a...
Presenter(s): Belle Davis, Chris Hay
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Fred Farr
Biodynamic Composting: Insights and Practices
This session will examine the biodynamic approach to the art and science of composting. We will...
Presenter(s): Bruno Follador
Track:
Soil & Water
Location: Scripps
Building a Socially Just Local Food System
Is there money to be made selling food in all communities? After all, everybody eats. And yet many...
Presenter(s): Hank Herrera, Doria Robinson
Location: Oak Shelter
Current Organic Research Results – Hot Topics
Speakers will report on cutting-edge research from the Organic Agriculture Research Symposium...
Presenter(s): Eric Brennan, Timothy Delbridge, Diana Jerkins, William McBride
Track:
Educators & Researchers
Location: Kiln
Insights from Farmers: Biodiversity Stories from the Field
Three farmers share the art and science of producing food in balance with nature. One farmer could...
Presenter(s): Peter Martinelli, Scot Monckton, Chris Overbaugh
Location: Heather
Organic in the Age of the “Super Audit”
The prominence and market share of Certified Organic agriculture have grown steadily since the...
Presenter(s): Liz Carlisle, Dale Coke, Mark Lipson, UCSC-CASFS
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Relevant Technology and Practices for Irrigation Efficiency
Water is a farmer’s most important resource. Too little or too much at the wrong time is often the...
Presenter(s): Michael McClung, Michael Johnson
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Evergreen
Saving Farmland, Saving the Climate
California has launched a trail-blazing program to invest in farmland conservation as a climate...
Presenter(s): Matt Freeman, Kathryn Lyddan
Location: Merrill
Special Fruits for Specialty Markets
All small and mid-sized growers want to distinguish their crops from the mass market. Choosing...
Presenter(s): Ed Laivo
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Nautilus
Farmer-Inspired Research
Whole-farm organic systems are hard to study scientifically, but some farmers and researchers are...
Presenter(s): Doug O'Brien, Jessica Shade
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Cultivating Seed Stewardship
Until just a few generations ago, seed stewardship was an integral part of every farm and garden...
Presenter(s): Steve Peters, Rowen White
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Direct Solar Water Pumping and remote Solar Stand Alone Systems
This workshop is designed for farmers and ranchers that require remote power systems that may not...
Presenter(s): Carl Reuter
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Oak Shelter
Discussion Group - Diversify EcoFarm: What Will it Take?
If we are committed to diversifying our EcoFarm movement, what hard work do we need to do to make...
Track:
Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Acacia
Dynamics of Restaurant Supported Agriculture
How does a farm serve and grow with a restaurant? How do chefs flex their menus around seasonality...
Presenter(s): Steve Sprinkel, Dustin Stewart, Nolan Schmidt
Location: Scripps
Empowering Youth, Nourishing Community
Meet two award-winning nonprofits that offer youth excellent opportunities for growth while...
Presenter(s): Angela Farley, Doron Comerchero
Track:
Activists
Location: Evergreen
Getting Your Farm Business on the Right Legal & Financial Footing
This workshop will help beginning farmers and ranchers develop a solid legal and financial business...
Presenter(s): Poppy Davis, Ali Robinson
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Fred Farr
Insights from Farmers: Biodiversity Stories from the Field
Three farmers tell stories about how they partner with pollinators, pest-eating organisms and...
Presenter(s): John Brennan, Phil Coturri, Steve Pedersen
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Nautilus
Annual Research Roundup: Recent Science Supporting Organic
Every year scientists release a wide variety of research that supports the benefits of organic food...
Presenter(s): Asa Bradman, Jessica Shade, Brise Tencer
Track:
Activists
Location: Heather
Raising, Processing and Marketing Grass-Fed Livestock
Our speakers are well known for their innovative approaches to organic and grass-fed livestock...
Presenter(s): Will Harris, Kathy Webster
Location: Kiln
Back to Basics: Cover Crops and Green Manures for Annual and Perennial Crop...
Our speaker will discuss the practical aspects of utilizing cover crops and green manures in annual...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Merrill
What Makes a Healthy Soil?
Despite all the hoopla about healthy soils, there are still great gaps in our knowledge about what...
Presenter(s): Will Brinton, Ray Archuleta
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture, Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Merrill
Advances in Organic Insect, Disease and Nematode Management
A prime opportunity to learn of advances in organic management of pests and disease, this session...
Presenter(s): Larry Parker, Tim Johnson
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Location: Kiln
Discussion Group - White Folks in Food: Unpacking Your Privilege
How can folks with white-skin privilege contribute to food justice, participating in multi-racial...
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Location: Scripps
Conserving and Distributing Delicious, Adapted Fruit Trees
As supermarket fruit disappoints many people who want more flavor, efforts are underway to evaluate...
Presenter(s): Todd Kennedy, Gary Nabhan
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Heather
Farming Together: Lessons from Worker Cooperative Farms
Learn about cooperatives and the realities of worker cooperative farming – from how to get started...
Presenter(s): Cody Curtis
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Location: Nautilus
Organic Integrity in a Global Marketplace
Incredible growth in the organic marketplace is driving demand for organic crops sourced from...
Presenter(s): Jake Lewin, Scott Rice, Gwendolyn Wyard
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Location: Chapel
Discussion Group & Presentation: Say Yes to a Pesticide-Free Future!
Using the precautionary principle, direct democracy, and out-of-the-box activism, the citizens of...
Presenter(s): Philip Ackerman-Leist, Douglas Gayeton
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Toyon
Dedicating Land to Agriculture: Agricultural Conservation Easements
Farmland is disappearing, fast. Luckily, land trusts increasingly use agricultural conservation...
Presenter(s): Tamara Galanter, Allison Johnson, Benjamin Wright, Jered Lawson
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Oak Shelter
Great Farm Camps for Kids
Farm camps that connect children and families to nature have been successful in northern California...
Presenter(s): Maika Llorens Gulati, Josh Seitchik
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Evergreen
Greenhouse and Hoophouse Organic Production
Growing organic crops in protected environments such as greenhouses and hoophouses has a unique set...
Presenter(s): Andrew Mefford
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Fred Farr
Cultural Revitalization Through Restoring Indigenous Land Stewardship Pract...
For centuries California Indians managed and sustained cultural ecosystems with traditional...
Presenter(s): Valentin Lopez, Rick Flores
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Cool New Technologies to Address Important Farm Challenges
Smart greenhouses hold great promise for dual-use farming and renewable electricity production...
Presenter(s): Wayne Ackermann, Glenn Alers
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Grazing Sheep in Perennial Crop Systems
Sheep can be a powerful tool for managing ecosystem health and increasing profitability. Learn from...
Presenter(s): Kelly Mulville, Nathan Stuart
Track:
Livestock
Everyone Who Eats Is a Farmer
This "picture show" session traces humanity's dubious invention of agriculture and the major...
Presenter(s): Tom Willey
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Reading Weeds: An Introduction to Plant Indicators
Weeds are a valuable tool for testing your soil. Learn to read them as dynamic and sensitive...
Presenter(s): Ron Whitehurst
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
The REAL Science about the Benefits of Organic
Every year scientific research on the benefits of organic expands and so does the spread of...
Presenter(s): Jessica Shade, Asa Bradman
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Two Part Soil Series Part I: Choosing the Best Crop Fertility Plan through...
Soil is the foundation of the farming system and provides resilience and redundant mechanisms for...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Discussion Group: Introduction to IFOAM's Organic 3.0
Organic 3.0 for truly sustainable farming and consumption is a guiding concept developed by Markus...
Presenter(s): David Lively
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
How the New Tax Law Affects Farmers: Time to Change Your Tax Strategy!
The 2017 Tax Act contains the biggest changes to farm taxes in 30 years. One new deduction for...
Presenter(s): Poppy Davis
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
WWOOF: Growing Your Farm by Growing Young Farmers
After 10 years of hosting more than 500 “Wwoofers” and interns from similar organizations, the Kern...
Presenter(s): Hansel Kern, Sue Kern, Jack Whettam
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Women-Owned and Open for Business
In this session we’ll hear from three women who own and operate their businesses: a grower, a...
Presenter(s): Karen Salinger, Alison Bailey Vercruysse, Chris Laughlin
Track:
Equity, Social Justice, Food Sovereignty, Women in Food & Agriculture
The Real Dirt on Pesticides and Bee Deaths
How did America’s farms change from occasional pesticide use to a poison-drenched landscape? How...
Presenter(s): Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Stacy Malkan, Sainath Suryanarayanan
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Discussion Group: Farmer Experiences with Soil Health
This discussion group will offer the opportunity for farmers to share their experiences with soil...
Presenter(s): Joanna Ory
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
How Can you Mend a Broken Organic Program?
Agreement is growing that the National Organic Program needs fixing. Animal welfare, import fraud,...
Presenter(s): Dave Chapman, Anne Ross
Track:
Organics, Policy
History of California Native Peoples and Good Allyship
It is essential to understand the history of the land and people of California, since it has been...
Presenter(s): Gregg Castro, Kanyon Sayers-Roods
Track:
History
Farmer-Inspired Research
Whole-farm organic systems are hard to study scientifically, but some farmers and researchers are...
Presenter(s): Doug O'Brien, Jessica Shade
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
How to Make and Use a Farm Financial Budget
A farm business without a budget is like a car without a steering wheel. Having a farm budget can...
Presenter(s): Alan Haight
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Farm Business, Labor, Land
Stewarding Our Rangelands with Livestock
Learn the importance of livestock integration on our landscapes to support a thriving ecosystem,...
Presenter(s): Mark Biaggi, Rodrigo Sierra Corona
Track:
Livestock, Ranching, Regenerative Agriculture
Cover Crop Selection Tips
More and more information is accumulating about which cover crops are most beneficial in certain...
Presenter(s): John Bauer, Eric Brennan, Chuck Cambra
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
A Permaculture Collaborative: City Repair Meets Social Forestry
City Repair has helped folks in urban neighborhoods reclaim public spaces with art and celebration...
Presenter(s): Mark Lakeman, Hazel aka Tom Ward
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Education
Doctor, Destroyer, Diviner, Delighter: Women & Sacred Plants
The image of the woman in her garden is an archetype that crosses all time and cultures. The...
Presenter(s): Mariavittoria Mangini
Track:
Food, Health, Community, Women in Food & Agriculture
The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, Part I: Advantages of No-Till Farmi...
Much of the interest in no-till farming comes from a desire to avoid the negative effects of...
Presenter(s): Andrew Mefferd, Michael Whamond
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Assessing and Improving Your Farm's Carbon Footprint
Learn about different approaches to estimating and improving the carbon footprint of your farm...
Presenter(s): David Granatstein, Adam Kotin
Location: Oak Shelter
Bring Back the Pollinators: Attracting Native Bees and Beneficial Insects
Native pollinators and predatory insects are the unsung champions of the agricultural world. Join...
Presenter(s): Jessa Kay Cruz
Location: Merrill
Close the Circle of Waste
One farm’s waste is another farm’s fertilizer, feed, or even energy. Join three certified organic...
Presenter(s): Rebecca King, Jenny Lester Moffitt, Additional Speaker TBA
Location: Acacia
Demonstrating How to Embody Triple Bottom Line Values
Let’s look at how three companies: a farmer, a distributor, and a retailer live their values,...
Presenter(s): Nicole Mason, Simon Richard, Adriana Silva
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors, Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Scripps
Growing Heirloom Produce on the Ark of Taste
The Ark of Taste is a biodiversity project designed to protect superior tasting and place-based...
Presenter(s): Linda Elbert, Gary Paul Nabhan, Jerry Thomas
Location: Kiln
Learning As If Whole Systems Mattered: Permaculture in Schools and Universi...
“Never let formal education get in the way of your learning,” said Mark Twain. This is a fun and...
Presenter(s): Ken Foster, David Shaw, Vanessa Carter
Track:
Permaculture
Location: Heather
National Organic Update
The annual update about what is going on with national organic issues will feature news from the...
Presenter(s): Melissa Bailey, Betsy Rakola, Zea Sonnabend
Track:
Activists
Location: Nautilus
Urban Integrated Pest Management from an Agroecological Perspective
Learn about agroecological concepts that are used in urban settings to manage pests in schools,...
Presenter(s): Martín Guerena, Steven Zien
Location: Fred Farr
Fostering Innovation in the San Francisco Peninsula Food System
The long-term sustainability of local farms and ranches is ultimately dependent on the health of...
Presenter(s): Jered Lawson, Wendy Millet, Hannah Mensing, Rob Trice
Location: Toyon
Scaling Up Sustainable Food Sourcing to Schools, Hospitals, and Colleges
Farm-to-institution projects have rapidly advanced across the U.S., providing an opportunity for...
Presenter(s): Diana Abellara, Tim Galarneau, Kendra Klein
Location: Evergreen
Soil Fertility for Organic Orchards and Vineyards
While the basics of N-P-K for organics are fairly universal concepts, the production of perennial...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano, Gregg Young
Location: Chapel
Love Your Body Like You Love Your Farm
Join farmer Andrea Davis-Cetina, owner-operator of Quarter Acre Farm, as she teams up with wellness...
Presenter(s): Patricia Joy Becker, Andrea Davis-Cetina
Location: Nautilus
Managing Crop Nutrient Levels to Control Plant Disease
Dr. Don Huber will follow up on his plenary session by sharing more insights from over 50 years of...
Presenter(s): Don Huber
Track:
Soil & Water
Location: Merrill
A Sponsor-Presented event: SLOW POULTRY – Overview of Sustainable Poultry P...
This is an overview of what it takes to develop a sustainable poultry production model! All across...
Presenter(s): Jim Adkins
Location: Triton
On-Farm and Vocational Training Programs
This session is for those who want to develop or improve their on-farm education or vocational...
Presenter(s): Sky DeMuro, Beth Waitkus
Location: Scripps
A Sponsor Presented event: Moving from Spreadsheets to Smartphone: A Single...
Tend is a farmer-operated startup developing modern software built from the ground up for...
Location: Toyon
Ready, Set, Go! New Climate and Agriculture Funding
Are you thinking about increasing water efficiencies in your operation? Or perhaps doing a...
Presenter(s): Jenny Lester-Moffitt, Jeanne Merrill
Location: Fred Farr
Yes, You Can! …Make Retirement and Succession a Reality
A growing wave of organic farm pioneers are thinking seriously about retirement and the succession...
Presenter(s): Rod Carter, Jane M. McKenzie
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Kiln
Discussion Group: Biodiversity Stories from the Field
Come tell your stories about nature on the farm, and hear from others about theirs. Learn about...
Location: Acacia
Aiming for Zero Waste
Learn how to implement a fully integrated waste management program for your company. These speakers...
Presenter(s): Russ Lester, Celine Schafer
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Evergreen
Discussion Group: Ecological Farmer and Ranchers Alliance
The Ecological Farmer and Ranchers Alliance (EFRA) invites members and all who are interested to...
Location: Sanderling
Bringing Communities Together: How to Start a Community Garden
Ana Rasmussen has successfully launched eight community gardens, three community orchards, two...
Presenter(s): Ana Rasmussen, Roberto Santos & Reyna Cruz
Location: Oak Shelter
How to Engage Food Businesses with Your Brand
Having great product isn’t enough in the competitive world of produce. We’ll discuss why thinking...
Presenter(s): Jessi Gunn, Waverly Aufmuth
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
For-Profit Urban Farming: Successful Models
There is great potential for urban farms to provide environmental gains, fresh nutrient-rich food...
Presenter(s): Caroline Devany, Caitlyn Galloway, Kristyn Leach, Willow Rosenthal
Location: Heather
Cultivating Organic Leaders
Connect with organic leaders and learn how you can help steer the organic movement! One of the...
Presenter(s): Vernon Peterson, Andrea Davis-Cetina, Mark Lipson
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Acacia
Organic Cannabis Certification in the Face of Government Prohibition?
While the feds still classify cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug, the legalization of cannabis for...
Presenter(s): April Crittendon, Bryce Berryessa, Andrew Black
Track:
Activists
Location: Merrill
Discussion Group – Ecological Farmer and Ranchers Alliance
The Ecological Farmer and Rancher Alliance (EFRA) invites members and all who are interested to...
Location: Sanderling
Experiential Training and Social Learning for Farmers
Explore beginning farmer training models that integrate apprenticeships, mentorship, and farmer-to-...
Presenter(s): Ana Galvis Martinez, Megan Fehrman, Kelly Curry, Marisa Alcorta
Track:
Activists
Location: Oak Shelter
Farmer Funding Opportunities for Climate Smart Agriculture
Governor Jerry Brown has called on farms and ranches in California to become carbon sinks, helping...
Presenter(s): Jenny Lester-Moffitt, Jeanne Merrill
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Kiln
Organic Weed Management
Weed control is one of the biggest challenges for organic growers. Although bed spacing, tractor...
Presenter(s): Jack Algiere, Daryl Wong
Location: Chapel
Pathways to Ownership
Every farmer hopes to own their own property. But with high startup costs, it doesn't always make...
Presenter(s): Liya Schwartzman, Anthony Chang, Chris Hay, Maija West
Location: Heather
Plants Transformed into Spiritual Tools for Healing
How can farmers and gardeners transform plants into essential oils to assist with healing,...
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Jones
Location: Evergreen
The Real Root Story
WE'RE SORRY - THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED This presentation illustrates how roots really grow...
Presenter(s): Robert Kourik
Location: Nautilus
Reviving Local Grains
Grains, those staples of our diet, have long been missing from local foodsheds. Now small-scale...
Presenter(s): Nathanael Gonzales-Siemens, Mai Nguyen, Larry Kandarian
Location: Fred Farr
Urban Farms at the Forefront of Policy Change
Urban farms are cropping up everywhere—from nonprofits that work to educate city-dwellers and...
Presenter(s): Kiel Schmidt, Chanowk Yisrael
Location: Scripps
Discussion Group – Biodiversity Stories from the Field
It takes a community to support biodiversity on the farm – farmers, conservationists, researchers,...
Location: Toyon
Discussion Group – How to Make USDA-NRCS Assistance Work for YOU
Make USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) work for YOU! The USDA-NRCS offers...
Location: Triton
Electric Tractors and Equipment: The Age Of Adaptive Agriculture
It's no secret that food production is energy intensive. With finite resources and a changing...
Presenter(s): Steve Heckeroth, Ruthie King
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Triton
Growing Soil – from North Dakota to California
Gabe Brown of Brown’s Ranch in North Dakota and Elizabeth and Paul Kaiser of Singing Frog Farm in...
Presenter(s): Gabe Brown, Elizabeth Kaiser, Paul Kaiser
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture, Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Merrill
Utilizing Social Media
Whether we like it or not, social media are becoming more and more the preferred methods of...
Presenter(s): Andrea Davis-Cetina, Lennie Larkin, Helena Sylvester
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Heather
Discussion Group: The Middle Path
The Middle Path vision for the organic trade and movement is to transform agriculture to...
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Toyon
Cultural Revitalization Through Restoring Indigenous Land Stewardship Pract...
For centuries California Indians managed and sustained cultural ecosystems with traditional...
Presenter(s): Rick Flores, Valentin Lopez
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Location: Scripps
Botany of Produce: Understanding the Plants We Grow and Eat
Food is necessary for life to exist. Much of our time on this planet is devoted to thinking about...
Presenter(s): Tom Lively
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Location: Nautilus
Nature Connection, Permaculture & Ecological Responsibility
What practices help to deepen our connection to the natural world? How does connection to the...
Presenter(s): Will Scott
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Location: Kiln
Apples: Old and New Varieties for Organic Orchards
Inspired foodies and growers alike know that apples are among the most stable and diverse of crop...
Presenter(s): Freddy Menge, Zea Sonnabend, Terence Welch
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Acacia
Balancing Fair Wages, Farm Viability and Affordable Prices
We are faced with a wicked equation. When advocates for workers propose raising the minimum wage...
Presenter(s): Marty Mesh, Leah Cohen
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Location: Chapel
Tips and Tools from Experienced Seed Cleaners
Whether you’re interested in producing seed on a commercial scale, or just saving enough for your...
Presenter(s): John DeRosier, Laurie McKenzie
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Oak Shelter
Food Safety Hot Topics
Don’t miss this interactive overview of the hottest topics in food safety. Sign up to get the...
Presenter(s): Kali Feiereisel, Jacob Guth, Javier Zamora
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Location: Evergreen
Discussion Group: Activating Ecological Farmers' Voices in California...
A surprising amount of policy that affects farmers – including labor, farmers markets, pesticides...
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Sanderling
How Plant Nutrition Affects Diseases and Pests
For integrated pest & disease management to be effective, cultural conditions (especially soils...
Presenter(s): Gregg Young
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Fred Farr
Working with Living Soils
In this workshop, Jean-Martin Fortier will explain his approach to healthy soils and introduce the...
Presenter(s): Jean-Martin Fortier
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Pastured Poultry: Practices that Work
Poultry farmer Caleb Barron will present his experience and challenges raising pastured chickens...
Presenter(s): Caleb Barron, Todd Kelman
Track:
Livestock
The Bloom Boom - Organic Flower Production
Flowers are more lucrative per acre than almost any other crop today. Integrating flower production...
Presenter(s): Hannah Muller, Dru Rivers
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Groundwater Recharge & Regulation: Where Do We Stand?
For the state's critically overdrafted groundwater basins, will wise management be enough or will...
Presenter(s): Jennifer Clary, Brenton Kelly
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Discussion Group: Strengthening Organic Regulations for Organic Dairy Integ...
Organic dairy is at a crossroads and today’s decisions are and will determine the future of organic...
Track:
Livestock
Discussion Group: Get Engaged with California Food and Farm Policy
Many laws in California affect how we farm and how we sell food. Too many of them were created...
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Cover Cropping for Beneficial Insects
Cover cropping has traditionally been valued for its ability to promote healthy soils. Certain...
Presenter(s): Jessa Kay Cruz, Houston Wilson
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Revolutionizing a Food System from the Ground Up
Hear about the work of two Northern California food hubs that are building the infrastructure of a...
Presenter(s): Tim Page, Isabel Quiroz, Caroline Radice
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Food Sovereignty in Indian Country
A community garden can improve a tribal community’s mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional...
Presenter(s): Darin Koupal, Samantha Sproull, Denisa Livingston
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Decolonizing Experiential Ag: Creating Space for Liberatory Learning
This session will examine the process of creating connective, empowering spaces in farm-based...
Presenter(s): Christof Bernau, Kellee Matsushita, David Robles
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
What’s Real Organic?
Since Trump’s election, USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) has double downed efforts to weaken...
Presenter(s): Dave Chapman, Paul Muller
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Two Part Soil Series Part II: Organic Soil Fertility Management for Vegetab...
Soil is the foundation of the farming system and provides resilience and redundant mechanisms for...
Presenter(s): Joji Muramoto, Richard Smith
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Organic Produce: The Solution to Our Chronic Disease Epidemic?
Explore the healing powers of organic produce, and hear why it may be the best way to combat the...
Presenter(s): Rick Knoll, Michelle Perro, Taryn Wolf, Laura Knoff
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Tending the Wild & Our Garden
Traditional farming and food gathering was dependent on whole landscapes for sustenance— not just...
Presenter(s): Michael Foley, Carin Fortin, Corine Pearce
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Education
CANCELLED - Discussion Group: Mentor Meet-Up
Have you been searching for that hard-won wisdom to take your farming, gardening, or ag-related...
Presenter(s): Speakers TBD
Track:
Food, Health, Community
Setting Beginning Organic Farmers Up for Success
As a beginning organic farmer, it can be challenging to identify which organic management...
Presenter(s): Haley Baron, Isabelle Jenniches, Sam Thorp
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution, Part II: How to Farm No-Till on a S...
While working on a no-till research farm 15 years ago, Andrew Mefferd realized that the method he...
Presenter(s): Andrew Mefford, Michael Whamond
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Beyond Food Sovereignty in Indian Country: Growing Restoration Plants
Last year at the EcoFam Conference the Shingle Springs Tribe talked about their experience of...
Presenter(s): Gaylene Kinzy, Darin Koupal, Samantha Sproull
Track:
Equity, Social Justice, Food Sovereignty
Seen But Not Heard: Women of Color in Agriculture
This workshop will highlight some of the many challenges faced by women of color in agriculture. As...
Presenter(s): Robina Bhatti, Josefina Lara
Track:
Equity, Social Justice, Food Sovereignty, Women in Food & Agriculture
Coming to Terms with Vineyard Mealybug in an Organic System
Economic losses from vineyard mealybug have dramatically increased in this past decade. The...
Presenter(s): Erin Amaral, Kent Daane
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Safeguarding Organic From Fraud
The global organic market is now almost $90 billion annually, with the U.S. organic market alone...
Presenter(s): Laura Batcha, Natalie Krout-Greenberg, Jenny Tucker
Track:
Organics, Policy
Discussion Group: The Real Dirt on Pesticides & Bee Deaths
This discussion session builds off the workshop session just prior on the same subject, and will be...
Presenter(s): Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Stacy Malkan, Sainath Suryanarayanan
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Discussion Group: California Food and Farming Policy for Farmers
Our third annual roundtable about food and farming policy in California will give us another chance...
Presenter(s): Peter Ruddock
Track:
Organics, Policy
Farm and Ranch Business Transition and Succession Readiness
This is an interactive session structured around a tool to evaluate what structures and procedures...
Presenter(s): Poppy Davis, Liya Schwartzman
Track:
Farm Business, Labor, Land
Big Fish Eat Little Fish: Organic Survival in an Evolving Supplier Market
Very few first-generation organic processors, retailers, and wholesalers have escaped the American...
Presenter(s): Brenna Davis, Elizabeth Nardi, Bob Quinn
Track:
Marketing, Retail, Wholesale
Health Care Revolution: Prescribing Organic Food as Medicine!
There’s a revolution taking place that could change the way healthcare works in the United States...
Presenter(s): Cathryn Couch, Courtney Crenshaw, Dr. Rita Nguyen
Track:
Food, Health, Community
Foliar Feeding for Fantastic Fennel (and Other Crops)
Although foliar feeding has been in practice for more than 50 years, much new research and...
Presenter(s): Stephen Pavich, Andrew Pedersen
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Hot Topic Session: From the Ground Up
This fall, the NOSB reversed its 2010 ruling to not allow soilless, hydroponic crops to be...
Presenter(s): Steve Sprinkel, Paul Muller, Tom Willey
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Location: Fred Farr
We’re All Eaters Here: Still Connecting to the Foods We Eat
Deborah Madison has helped shape how people think about food, cooking, health and nutrition. She...
Presenter(s): Deborah Madison
Location: Merill Hall (overflow in Chapel)
Farmacology: Total Health from the Ground Up
Dr. Daphne Miller brings us beyond the simple concept of "food as medicine" and introduces us to...
Presenter(s): Daphne Miller M.D.
Food Justice: Challenges and Opportunities
Malik Yakini will share the work of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network as a model of...
Presenter(s): Malik Yakini
Track:
Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Merrill Hall
Eliminating Hunger: The First Requisite of Agricultural Sustainability
Doria Robinson and John Ikerd will address the “first requisite of agricultural sustainability:”...
Presenter(s): Doria Robinson, John Ikerd
Location: Merrill Hall
Diversity is Key - What 40 Years of Science tell us about Organic Agricultu...
Hear from soil scientists Dr. Kris Nichols and Dr. John Reganold.
Presenter(s): Dr. Kris Nichols, Dr. John Reganold
Location: Merrill Hall
The Past, Present, and Future of Organic
Bob Quinn Robert “Bob” Quinn is a progressive leader in promoting organic and sustainable...
Presenter(s): Bob Quinn
Chinese Medicinal Herbs: An Emergent Organic Market
The expanding use of herbal medicine has greatly stimulated U.S. consumption of traditional Chinese...
Presenter(s): Michael Broffman, Michael McCulloch, Peg Schafer
Location: Heather
Creating Tools for the Small Organic Farm
This session will highlight the work of small-farm tool designers/makers as an inspiration for all...
Presenter(s): Jack Algiere, Barry Griffin, Michael McGowen
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Fred Farr
Managing Fire Blight Without Antibiotics
If left unchecked, fire blight can decimate pear and apple orchards. Now that antibiotics can no...
Presenter(s): David Granatstein, Rachel Elkins
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Acacia
Get to Know Your Farm: Planning Tools to Achieve Financial and Personal Goa...
Recordkeeping and planning are essential practices to ensure the viability of your farm. However,...
Presenter(s): Alan Haight
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Scripps
No-Till Vegetable Production for the Future
Tillage is one of the oldest tenets of agriculture. It can be difficult to imagine breaking away...
Presenter(s): Paul and Elizabeth Kaiser, Helen Atthowe
Track:
Permaculture
Location: Nautilus
Pastured Pork
Demand for pasture-raised, high-welfare pork continues to grow. The benefits of pastured production...
Presenter(s): Guido Frosini, Tim Holmes
Location: Evergreen
Produce Marketing Is Like Compost for Sales
Farmers can turn their crop plans into money when they present their products in a top-notch way...
Presenter(s): Dina Izzo, Tammi Reidl
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Viva EcoFarm! A Historical Look Back and a Hopeful Look Forward
The West Coast has led the way in the organic food movement, and the Ecological Farming Association...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano, Ken Dickerson, Thomas Wittman
Location: Oak Shelter
Bagrada Bug Research and Identifying Other Organic Research Needs
A two-part session: Organic controls for bagrada bug & discussion of growers' organic research...
Presenter(s): Dr. Shimat V. Joseph, Jeffery Dahlberg, Ruth Dahlquist-Willard, Chuck Boldwyn
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Toyon
Food Justice Certification Presentation
Please join us to learn more about the Agricultural Justice Project's (AJP's) Food Justice...
Presenter(s): Michael Sligh, Vanya Goldberg
Location: Sanderling
Abuzz about Bees
One in every three bites of food comes from crops that are pollinated by honey bees. Yet in recent...
Presenter(s): Randy Sue Collins, Larissa Walker
Location: Kiln
Biodynamics: The Rhythms and Dynamics of Nature
Biodynamic agriculture offers practical methods for understanding and working with the living...
Presenter(s): Harald Hoven, Delmar McComb
Location: Heather
Building a National Grassroots Campaign for Young and Beginning Farmers
A rising tide of young men and women are resolving to put their shoulder to the wheel for the...
Presenter(s): Sophie Ackoff, Old House Farmer or Rancher representing EFRA
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Kiln
Get in the Loop with a Hoop House
This workshop will focus on the use of seasonal high tunnels, or hoop houses, in organic farming...
Presenter(s): Rich Casale, Caleb Barron
Location: Nautilus
Keeping Your News Feed Fresh
In the digital age, social media is a vital tool for staying connected with customers and...
Presenter(s): Molly Baker, Greg Massa, Brie Mazurek
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
On-Farm Research: Why Is It Important?
Organic farmers work to find systems that optimize their resources for a healthy and profitable...
Presenter(s): Raul Villanueva, Curt Rom, Jared Zystro
Track:
Educators & Researchers
Location: Acacia
Organic Textiles from Field to Tee
The market for organic textiles is the most rapidly growing non-food organic category in the U.S.,...
Presenter(s): Sally Fox, Tierra Del Forte, Joe Dickson, Gwendolyn Wyard
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Evergreen
Cuban Delegation: Organic Agriculture and Training Programs in Cuba
A delegation of farmers and agronomists join EcoFarm to describe the organic and permaculture...
Presenter(s): Isis Salcines, Miguel Salcines, Roger Santiesteban Anazco, Welbry Delince
Location: Toyon
Turning the “Problems” of Pests and Invasive Species into Functional Farm S...
This dynamic workshop will explore managing agro-ecosystems for maximum diversity and productivity...
Presenter(s): Eric Lee-Mader, Tao Orion
Location: Oak Shelter
Lease Discussion Group: Growing on Solid Ground
Have questions about a lease you're pursuing? Unsure about what information should go into an...
Presenter(s): Liya Schwartzman, Chris Hay
Location: Triton
Tools that Empower Women Farmers
The fresh crop of women farmers is the key ingredient to stimulating the health of our environment...
Presenter(s): Lisa Kivirist
Location: Scripps
Updates from the Anti-GMO Movement
Each year more and more Americans are becoming aware of GMOs. Victories and defeats are stacking up...
Presenter(s): Kristina Hubbard, John Roulac
Track:
Activists
Location: Fred Farr
Discussion Group: Central Coast Meat Producers
A project of the Ecological Farmer and Ranchers Alliance (EFRA), the Central Coast Livestock...
Location: Sanderling
Alternative Aesthetics: Creating New Outlets for Cosmetically Challenged Pr...
Many new methods and models are addressing what has been considered food “waste” at the farm level...
Presenter(s): Olivier Griss, Robin Nicolaus, Taryn Wolf
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Kiln
Add Value to Organic Crops with Small-Scale Processing on the Farm
Small and medium-sized farms can earn extra income with value-added products made legally and...
Presenter(s): Jessie Nichols, Vernon Peterson, Jenna Muller
Location: Triton
Biodynamic Herbal Remedies for your Soil
Herbal medicine is not only beneficial for human health. Medicinal herbs can also be harnessed to...
Presenter(s): Carin Fortin, Delmar McComb
Location: Nautilus
Cultivating Diversity in the Ecological Farming Community
Diversity is important to an ecological farm. Diversity of production, of funding sources, of sales...
Presenter(s): Malik Yakini, Doria Robinson, Chukou Thao
Track:
Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Chapel
How Are Farmers Adapting to Climate Change?
Farmers and ranchers face an uncertain future as the climate evolves over the coming decades...
Presenter(s): Stephanie Larson, Greg Rawlings, Tom Willey
Location: Acacia
Letters to a Young Farmer
“Letters to a Young Farmer: On Food, Farming and Our Future” is an anthology of letters and essays...
Presenter(s): Will Harris, Wendy Millet, Mas Masumoto
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Fred Farr
The Nine Dollar Egg Carton
Farmers’ market, roadside stand and CSA offerings of dozens of chicken eggs have slowly edged...
Presenter(s): Sarah Lopez, Blake Alexandre
Location: Oak Shelter
Real World Farm & Garden Education
Farm and garden-based education programs teach food- and eco-literacy, and offer healthy activities...
Presenter(s): Kelly Carlisle, Kyle Cornforth
Track:
Activists
Location: Evergreen
Seeds for the People! Decentralizing our Seed Systems
Organic producers need multiple diverse varieties of seeds in order to produce high quality crops...
Presenter(s): Micaela Colley, Matthew Dillon
Track:
Activists
Location: Scripps
The USDA Organic Check Off: Friend or Foe?
The Organic Trade Association created and promoted the USDA-administered Gro Organic Check Off...
Presenter(s): Laura Batcha, Phil LaRocca, Steve Sprinkel, Tom Pavich
Track:
Activists
Location: Heather
Discussion Group – Pathways to Ownership Part 2: Sealing the Deal
Join this session as a follow-up to the “Pathways to Ownership” workshop. Every farmer hopes to own...
Location: Toyon
Discussion Group – Out Here: Queer Farmers in the U.S.
What does it mean to be a queer farmer in the U.S? Join us for a discussion group before the...
Location: Sanderling
Appropriate Tools and Technologies for the Emerging Small-Scale Market Gard...
Jean-Martin Fortier is an internationally recognized successful farmer who has written the popular...
Presenter(s): Jean-Martin Fortier
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Chapel
Choosing Crops & Varieties for Greenhouse/Hoophouse Production
In this sequel to the earlier Greenhouse/Hoophouse session, Mr. Mefferd will cover the top crops...
Presenter(s): Andrew Mefford
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Scripps
Farm Friends and Foes: Managing for Pest Control and Damage from Birds
Some birds benefit farms by eating pest insects or rodents, while others cause severe damage by...
Presenter(s): Sacha Heath, Sara Kross
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Location: Nautilus
Distribution: Restoring Integrity to the Food System
John Ikerd’s essay, “Restoring Integrity to the Food System” in his book Small Farms Are Real Farms...
Presenter(s): Hank Herrera, John Ikerd, Doria Robinson
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Kiln
Discussion Group: The Changing Face of CSA
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is continually evolving in response to market trends – or is...
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Toyon
Presentation & Discussion: Food Sovereignty in Indian Country
Presenters will explore how a community garden can improve a tribal communities’ mental, physical,...
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Location: Triton
Knowing Your Worth: Setting Prices and Keeping Them
Setting prices, whether at market or for wholesale, can be daunting. When you're at market, and...
Presenter(s): Chris Hay, Lily Schneider
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Location: Fred Farr
Fruit Tree Propagation
There are few fruit trees that produce from seed, and a few that can be grown by rooting cuttings...
Presenter(s): Michael Kusiak, John Valenzuela
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Oak Shelter
A New Model for On-Farm Internships
In 2016 the National Ag Apprenticeship Learning Network was formed to strengthen the capacity of...
Presenter(s): Marisa Alcorta, Megan Fehrman
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Acacia
Discussion Group: Communication and Legal Strategies for Farm & Ranch S...
Changes to the management or operations of a farm or ranch can be overwhelming. Even more so when...
Location: Sanderling
The New Normal: Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
New pests, loss of winter chill hours, heat waves, and more extreme drought/deluge cycles are among...
Presenter(s): Al Courchesne, Kathryn Lyddan
Track:
Farmer to Farmer, Regenerative Agriculture
Location: Evergreen
A Farm Bill for an Organic Future 2018
Farm Bill is coming, and it will affect you! The Farm Bill is a defining piece of federal...
Presenter(s): Laura Batcha, Kelly Damewood, Brise Tencer
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Heather
Creating Better Seed Through Regional Efforts
Given the fact that California is justly famous as one of the premier seed growing regions in the...
Presenter(s): Steve Peters, Gina Covina, Elizabeth Johnson
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Wildfire & Farms: Regrowing from the Ashes
As wildfires bear down upon California like never before, our farmers must adapt to a New Normal,...
Presenter(s): David Cooper, Melissa Lely, Tim Page
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
How Farming Practices Can Protect Native Species in Decline
Which native species are in decline and how can you protect them on your farm? We will talk about...
Presenter(s): Alan Haight, Angela Laws, Samantha Marcum
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Marketing Your Values, Not Just for Marketing's Sake
In the competitive world that is the organic trade, businesses need to set themselves apart from...
Presenter(s): Taylor Lee
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Reducing Impact at Every Turn in the Road
The transportation industry is seeing rapid change and more challenges each day. With increased...
Presenter(s): Tom Howard, Cara Gillen
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Discussion Group: Creating Community, Becoming Food Sovereign in College
California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) students will focus on the joys and challenges of...
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Economic Strategies in the New World of Food Safety
While many interpretations of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are still in process, it is...
Presenter(s): Greg House, Benjamin Lewis
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Diversity of Farming Systems is the Key – Q&A Following the Keynote
Preeminent soil scientists Kris Nichols and John Reganold invite your questions and comments in...
Presenter(s): Dr. Kris Nichols, Dr. John Reganold
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
DPOs: Leveraging Community Capital for Local Agriculture
Many of us are familiar with CSAs, where customers pre-pay a farmer to help fund an upcoming...
Presenter(s): Cameron Rhudy, Warren King, Reggie Knox
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Strengthening the Voice and Power of Organic Farmers
California boasts by far the largest number of organic farms in the US (2,800) and enjoys the...
Presenter(s): Kate Mendenhall, Steve Beck
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
School Gardens: Inoculating Young Hearts and Minds with a Passion for Farmi...
Learn from programs that are successfully engaging kids with their food! Over the past 18 years the...
Presenter(s): Malaika Bishop, Hansel Kern
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Getting Started with Fruit Trees!
For over 40 years, Orin Martin has instructed thousands of farmers and gardeners in the art and...
Presenter(s): Orin Martin
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Permaculture, Gardening, Education
New Kinds of Genetic Engineering Threaten Organic Farms
Genetic engineering may be one of the biggest threats to the existence of organic agriculture. Now...
Presenter(s): Michael Hansen, Dana Perls
Track:
Food, Health, Community
California Ag Water Supply: Challenges and Ways Forward
Where does our water come from? How is that going to change in the future? What are the guiding...
Presenter(s): Kamyar Guivetchi, Amrith Gunasekara
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Mujeres Desarrollando Economías Locales Usando Agroecología en Mesoamérica
Bienvenida a nuestra delegación 2020 visitante de Nicaragua y México: Las pequeñas empresas de...
Presenter(s): Dinora García Díaz, Denisse García Moreno, Mirna Blandón Lumbí, Gisela Illescas Palma, Briseida Venegas Ramos, Darling Campo Rayo
Track:
En Español
Chinese Medicinal Herbs: A Unique Opportunity for Farmers
Chinese medicinal herbs are steadily becoming an emerging market, with an insufficient number of...
Presenter(s): David Melly, Peg Schafer
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
The State of Organic Grain
In this session, we will hear from leading farmers and voices in organic grain. Bob Quinn has been...
Presenter(s): Liz Carlisle, Bob Quinn, David Vetter
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Diversity, Equity, and Representation for All Farmers in Statewide Ag Polic...
The Farmer Equity Act was passed by the California Legislature in 2017. It acknowledged that...
Presenter(s): Hektor Calderon, Alfred Melbourne, Thea Rittenhouse
Track:
Equity, Social Justice, Food Sovereignty
Putting Biologicals to Work
Surendra Dara will share his work with strawberries and vegetables to develop reliable alternatives...
Presenter(s): Surendra Dara, David Peck
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Wise Words From Seasoned Farmers
Please join us for another memorable session as we hear about the farming careers of our agrarian...
Presenter(s): Wendy Johnson, David Katz, Peter Rudnick
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, History
Climate Change Policy: What Do Farmers Need?
Farmers across the country are struggling to cope with the devastating impacts of climate change...
Presenter(s): Ernesto Meza, Dave Runsten
Track:
Organics, Policy, Regenerative Agriculture
Black Agrarianism
Some of our most cherished sustainable farming practices have roots in African wisdom. Yet,...
Presenter(s): Leah Penniman
Track:
Equity, Social Justice, Food Sovereignty, Women in Food & Agriculture
Managing the Crisis in Farm Labor Availability
California farm operators have long depended on a steady and relatively affordable farm-labor...
Presenter(s): Ernie Farley, Matt Rogers
Track:
Farm Business, Labor, Land
Women in Regenerative Agriculture
Women are seldom at the forefront of farming and ranching, yet they are often the backbone of an...
Presenter(s): Cory Carmen, Julie Morris, Jenya Schneider
Track:
Livestock, Ranching, Regenerative Agriculture, Women in Food & Agriculture
Mujeres Desarrollando Economías Locales Usando Agroecología en Mesoamérica...
Bienvenida a nuestra delegación 2020 visitante de Nicaragua y México: Las pequeñas empresas de...
Presenter(s): Dinora García Díaz, Denisse García Moreno, Mirna Blandón Lumbí, Gisela Illescas Palma, Briseida Venegas Ramos, Darling Campo Rayo
Track:
En Español / In Spanish, Women in Food & Agriculture
Discussion & Short Presentation: Dawn Again: Tracking the Wisdom of the...
Doniga Markegard, author and regenerative rancher will be sharing about her new book Dawn Again:...
Presenter(s): Doniga Markegard
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture
Location: Triton
Discussion Group: Manure Safety
7:30pm to 8:30pm The session will be structured as a short presentation setting up the discussion...
Crop Insurance for Diversified Organic Farms
Diversified organic farmers have historically been challenged in finding crop insurance products...
Presenter(s): Michael Alston
Location: Nautilus
Friday
Successful Organic Farmers
An EcoFarm tradition - Learn what these farmers do, why they do it, and what they’ve learned along...
Presenter(s): Don Tipping, Guido Frosini, Joe and Doug and Anthony Perry
Location: Merrill Hall (overflow in Chapel)
El Exito de los Agricultores Orgánicos
Guido Frosini Granjas “True Grass Farms”, Valley Ford, CA Esta tierra ha pertenecido a la familia...
Track:
En Español
Successful Organic Farmers
An EcoFarm tradition! Learn what these farmers do, why they do it, and what they’ve learned along...
Successful Organic Farmers
An EcoFarm tradition! Learn what these farmers do, why they do it, and what they’ve learned along...
Presenter(s): Dick Peixoto, Jamie Collins, Will Allen, Kate Duesterberg
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Merrill Hall
Successful Organic Farmers
An EcoFarm tradition! Learn what these farmers do, why they do it, and what they’ve learned along...
Presenter(s): Jean-Martin Fortier, Dee Harley, Javier Zamora
Location: Merrill Hall
Successful Organic Farmers
Successful farmers share their stories and insights.
Presenter(s): Marney Blair, Lisa Bjorn, Chanowk Yisrael, Judith Yisrael, Thomas Broz
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Merrill Hall
Successful Organic Farmers - Friday Keynote Session
Rosie & Ward Burroughs Emigdio Ballon Scott Park
Presenter(s): Rosie & Ward Burroughs and Family, Emigdio Ballon, Scott Park
Demeter Presentation: Farming to the Demeter Biodynamic Farm Standard
The Demeter Farm Standard is based on seven principles that comprehensively outline the Biodynamic...
Presenter(s): Jim Fullmer
Location: Acacia
Psychoactive Substances and their Impact on the Organic Farming and Ecology...
The past 50 years have seen a significant shift in consciousness about the beauty, vitality,...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano, Carolyn Garcia, Mariavittoria Mangini, Stephen Pavich
Location: Merrill
What Is a B Corp? Discover the Why and How of It
B Corporations are a new type of company that use the power of business to solve social and...
Presenter(s): Andy Fyfe, Shira Tannor
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Nautilus
Discussion Group: Pastured Poultry for Diversified Farms
Join fellow poultry enthusiasts to share the successes and challenges of raising chickens, turkeys...
Location: Sanderling
Connecting with Customers through Online Channels
Online grocery stores offer an opportunity for farmers to provide a full line of products from...
Presenter(s): Judith Redmond, Tahnee Shields
Location: Kiln
Encouraging Urban Agriculture through Innovative Public Policy
Urban agriculture is hot. With limited space and high food prices, people are looking to their...
Presenter(s): Stephanie Goodson, Christina Oatfield
Track:
Activists
Location: Scripps
Excellent Seedbed Preparation
Good seedbed preparation is critical for a weed free and uniform stand of a range of small-seeded...
Presenter(s): Jim Leap, Christina Oatfield
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Fred Farr
Anticipating the Final FDA Food Safety Rules
While waiting for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to finalize the Food Safety Modernization...
Presenter(s): Jo Ann Baumgartner, Cathy Carlson
Location: Heather
Invasion Biology Science: Two Perspectives on Invasive Species
Should we try to control invasive species or should we let them be? On the one hand, invasion...
Presenter(s): Mark S. Hoddle, David Theodoropoulos
Location: Evergreen
Make Your Farm Energy Self-Sufficient
Solar energy, wind power, veggie oil fuel, and other alternative forms of energy are not as novel...
Presenter(s): Lou Preston, John Teixeira
Location: Oak Shelter
On-Farm Soil Health Strategies
This workshop will explore the challenges of managing for soil health on organic farms. Producers...
Presenter(s): Sarah Brown, Chris Hay
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Estrategias para la Salud del Suelo en las Granjas
Este taller explorará los desafíos en cuanto al manejo de la salud del suelo en granjas orgánicas...
Presenter(s): Sarah Brown, Chris Hay
Track:
En Español
Location: Chapel
Film Screening: "Ground Operations"
Ground Operations is an award-winning documentary film and social action campaign that champions...
Presenter(s): Dulanie Ellis
Location: Toyon
Enterprise Analysis for Fun and Profit
Want an easy way to learn which of your enterprises will create the most profit? This interactive...
Presenter(s): Ann Adams
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Kiln
Análisis Empresarial por Diversión y Ganancias
¿Quiere una manera sencilla de saber cuál de sus empresas generará mayores ganancias? Este taller...
Presenter(s): Ann Adams
Track:
En Español
Location: Kiln
From Hoof to Plate: Business Essentials for Pastured Meat Producers
This workshop with the co-author of The New Livestock Farmer looks at the enterprise from raising...
Presenter(s): Rebecca Thistlethwaite
Location: Evergreen
Herbal Medicine Making for Everyday Health and Wellness
Learn about some little-known workhorses of the plant world, herbal medicines that can increase the...
Presenter(s): Kami McBride
Location: Scripps
Innovative Techniques for Recharging Groundwater Basins
As groundwater elevations continue to drop throughout the arid West, certain farming regions are...
Presenter(s): Don Cameron, Mark Foxworthy, Cristel Tufenkjian
Track:
Soil & Water
Location: Acacia
A Sponsor Presented event: Organic Ingredients, the need is growing!
This session will be addressing the lack of increased North American organic grain production,...
Presenter(s): Dag Falck, Nathaniel Lewis, Brise Tencer
Location: Triton
Maximizing Value from Excess Harvest to Benefit Communities
Almost half of all food produced in the U.S. is wasted, lost at all stages of production from field...
Presenter(s): Ron Clark, Dana Frasz
Location: Oak Shelter
National Organic Update
It is never business as usual with organics in the federal government. We will hear what is new...
Presenter(s): Amy Lamendella, Miles McEvoy (Invited), Jean Richardson
Track:
Activists
Location: Heather
Supporting Bees for a Sustainable Future
This workshop is for growers, practicing beekeepers, beginners, and all bee-lovers. The speakers...
Presenter(s): Michael Thiele, Neal Williams
Location: Nautilus
A Sponsor Presented event:On Farm Food Safety Workshop for New Producers
Description: Join Bi-Rite Market and Community Alliance for Family Farmers for a training on farm...
Location: Sanderling
Weed Blasting and Mechanical Weeding for Row Crops and Perennials
After a decade of using compressed air and abrasive grit for blasting weeds, farmers are giving it...
Presenter(s): Andrew Brait, Frank Forcella
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Merrill
A Sponsor Presented Event: Basic Financial Records for Farm Business Succes...
Lots of people have told you that you need financial records for your farm. But where do you start...
Presenter(s): Gary Matteson
Location: Hearth Living Room
A Sponsor Presented Event: Put a Price on Carbon to Transition Off Fossil F...
The best next step for a stable climate--U. S. federal carbon pricing – is the topic of this...
Presenter(s): Jan Dietrick
Location: Dolphin
Built to Last: A Sustainable Approach to School Gardens
Gardens are the cornerstones of nutritional and environmental education in schools across the...
Presenter(s): Leo Buc, Emilie Gioia
Location: Fred Farr
Discussion Group: Hemp and Cannabis as Part of a Diversified Farm Portfolio
A principle plant in the founding of America, cannabis hemp has been a “forbidden fruit” for nearly...
Location: Toyon
CSA: Thinking Outside the Box
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is continually evolving in response to market trends. Or is...
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Kaiser, Steve Pedersen, Teresa Kurtak
Location: Chapel
Discussion Group/Town Hall: The New Farmworker Overtime Law in California
Last September, Governor Brown signed AB 1066, a new law covering farmworker wages, hours and...
Location: Fred Farr
Farming Stories: History of Japanese-American Farmers in California
Prior to Executive Order 9066, Japanese Americans lived, worked, and owned their own farmland...
Presenter(s): James Nakahara, Nina Ichikawa, Mas Masumoto
Track:
Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Scripps
National Organic Update
We always need to hear about what people are doing in Washington D.C. because the actions of the...
Presenter(s): Harriet Behar, Jessica Walden, Patty Lovera
Track:
Activists
Location: Heather
Spinning Food: Big Food's Attack on Organic and Practical tools to rec...
The stakes for influencing public perception of organic are high. As documented in Friends of the...
Presenter(s): Stacy Malkan, Haven Bourque, Scott Murray, Kendra Klein
Track:
Activists
Location: Fred Farr
Special Presentation - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
An exciting development is underway for CSA farmers statewide! Come join us to learn some tried and...
Location: Toyon
The Tiniest Livestock: Edible Insects
Edible insects are all the rage, for good reasons and bad. This interest is only likely to get...
Presenter(s): Monica Martinez, Megan Miller
Location: Acacia
Advances In Organic Insect, Disease and Nematode Management
Join our speakers for an update on proven and promising organic pest management products, focused...
Presenter(s): Michael Gardener, Larry Mendez, Bob Fowler
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Kiln
Breaking Into Organic Dairy and Livestock Production
We often hear laments from beginning farmers and ranchers that starting a small or family-scale...
Presenter(s): Doniga Markegard, Kenny Muller
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Co-op Solutions for Small Farms
This workshop will show how the cooperative model applies to agriculture, from increasing land...
Presenter(s): Ellee Igoe, Casey O'Neill
Location: Evergreen
Discussion Group & Presentation – WFS: Growing Farmers Inside an LA Cou...
Wayside Farm School (WFS) has grown to include four instructors, four crew leaders and more than 60...
Presenter(s): Patrick Mitchell, Chris Faucher, Sergio Gutierrez
Location: Triton
Connecting the Cost of Production with Profitable Pricing
It is critical for farmers to know their costs of production in order to make informed business...
Presenter(s): Dina Izzo, Marisa Alcorta
Location: Merrill
Consolidation. Everywhere.
Have you noticed the trend of large companies buying up small and mid-sized farms in the valley and...
Presenter(s): Peter Van Dyke, Bill Schene
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Oak Shelter
De Piscador a Productor / From Farmworker to Farm owner
Meet two successful organic farmers originally from Mexico, who will share their personal histories...
Presenter(s): María Ines Catalán, Javier Zamora
Track:
Lengua Española / Spanish Language
Location: Nautilus
Out in the Field: Queer Farmers Share Experiences
Queer farmers are integral – but historically under-celebrated – members of the ecological farming...
Presenter(s): Brandon Pugh, Hail Stiers
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Oak Shelter
Placing Carbon Back Into Our Soils
Experts will compare and contrast a number of tools and policies being considered by governments at...
Presenter(s): David Johnson, Brian Shobe
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community, Regenerative Agriculture
Location: Fred Farr
Wise Words From Well Seasoned Farmers
Please join us as we learn about the legacy of two long time farmer activists. A chance to learn...
Presenter(s): Chris Bunn, Wendy Johnson
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Merrill
Investing in Local Ag/Food Economy for Regional Resilience
The Bay Area’s rich and diverse food system is an integral part of the region’s economic prosperity...
Presenter(s): Sibella Kraus, Amie MacPhee, Serena Unger
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Triton
The Real Roots Story
This presentation illustrates the way roots really grow, revealing amazing facts such as these:...
Presenter(s): Robert Kourik
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Toyon
Controlling Pest Animals Without Poisons on Farms
It has been estimated that vertebrate pests cause $944 million in annual damage to U.S. agriculture...
Presenter(s): Thomas Wittman
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Location: Kiln
Decolonizing the Food System
Academic and activist Dr. Gail Myers has done a great deal to support Black farmers and other...
Presenter(s): Dr. Gail Myers, Mr. Will Scott
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Location: Scripps
Community Supported but Outside the Box
While the theory behind CSAs is sound, the reality in current times is that a weekly box without...
Presenter(s): Becky Herbert, Vernon Peterson
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Evergreen
Tectonic Shift Shakes Up Traditional Organic Produce Distribution
A handful of longtime specialty-organic produce distributors, dedicated to ethics beyond the “...
Presenter(s): Rick Lejeune, David Lively, Karen Salinger
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Heather
Hot Topic Session: Organic Farmers Association
How can farmers regain control of the organic agriculture movement and the market that they built?...
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Location: Sanderling
Ag Labor Challenges and Opportunities
A significantly decreased number of farm workers combined with increased wages for labor has put a...
Presenter(s): Al Courchesne, Wesley Van Camp
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Location: Nautilus
Quack & Coo: Unusual Poultry Enterprises
Duck eggs, quail and squab are all poultry, but making a success of an enterprise with these...
Presenter(s): Anthony Bordessa, Molly Myerson
Track:
Livestock
Location: Acacia
Organic Flower Production / La producción orgánica de flores
Flowers are one of the most profitable crops in agriculture. The demand for organically grown...
Presenter(s): Joanna Letz, Courtney Mellblom
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Chapel
Discussion Group: Develop Your Comprehensive Organic Nitrogen Plan
Coupling soil nitrogen supply with plant demand is challenging in organic systems. In this...
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Let's Get Wet: Rehydrating the Earth
Let's Get Wet: Infiltrate water to Rehydrate the Earth on any scale - build soil, grow trees,...
Presenter(s): Lydia Neilsen
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Better Pay for Farmworkers, More Accountability for Growers and Retailers
Despite the physically demanding and skilled work performed by farmworkers, they are among the...
Presenter(s): Margaret Reeves, Nathalie Marin-Gest
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Women in Regenerative Agriculture
Women are seldom in the forefront of farming and ranching, yet they are often the backbone of the...
Presenter(s): Christine 'Baji' Hantelman, Doniga Markegard, Hilary Zaranek
Track:
Livestock
Hemp, Hemp Hooray
“Whoa, Sheriff! Put away the handcuffs. That’s not a field of weed you can smoke. It’s medicine for...
Presenter(s): Wayne Richman, Matt McClain, Dave Dinapoli
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Prácticas de Control de Plagas en Sistemas Orgánicos / Pest Control Practic...
El taller será de tres secciones. La primera parte será sobre el uso de plantas para atraer...
Presenter(s): Martín Guerena, Omar Rodriguez
Track:
Lengua Española / Spanish Language
How Plant Breeding Can Help Your Produce Stand Out
Small producers need to stand out from the crowd. Doing your own plant breeding or collaborating...
Presenter(s): Jared Zystro, Eric George, Amy & Jacques Neukom
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Why Birds Matter in Agricultural Landscapes
This workshop will focus on the ecological roles that birds fill, and the ways they benefit farms,...
Presenter(s): Dan Wenny, Chris Whelan
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Growing Great Greens!
Let's talk about a vegetable that everybody needs to eat more of: Greens! From kale and mustard to...
Presenter(s): John Bauer, Grant Brians, Farmer TBA
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
What’s Happening In Mexican Organic Farming?
The volume of organic produce from Mexico has soared in the last decade, with no end in sight...
Presenter(s): Lois Christie, Paola Guerrero, Esteban Macías Padilla
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Queering Ecology: Toward a World View that Affirms All Life
Mainstream understandings of botany and ecology have been used to justify violence against queer,...
Presenter(s): Moretta Browne, Clare Riesman, Edgar Xochitl
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Real, Regenerative, Regular? Which Organic Seal for You?
After extensive controversy over how USDA regulates certified organic, particularly with regards to...
Presenter(s): Laura Batcha, Paul Muller, Elizabeth Whitlow
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Introduction to Biodynamic Agriculture
Biodynamic agriculture is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to crop production that...
Presenter(s): Thea Maria Carlson
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Digging Deeper into Different Marketing Channels: What’s Right for Me?
We all know that one of the hardest parts of farming is figuring out which are the best channels to...
Presenter(s): Qiana Cameron, Bianca Kaprielian, Jennifer Knapp
Track:
Marketing, Retail, Wholesale
Ecosystem Restoration Camps California
Based on the growing global Ecosystem Restoration Camp movement, we are drawing together our own...
Presenter(s): Ellen Farmer, Leo Lauchere, Kanyon Sayers-Roods
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Education
The Road to 100% Renewables
The number of U.S. farms that produce renewable energy has doubled in the past five years, to more...
Presenter(s): Joseph Button, Rada Dogandjieva
Track:
Food, Health, Community
Discussion Group: Making Room For Failure
We all know that farming can be hard: the weather, thin margins, the solitude, the labor. And more...
Presenter(s): Brie Gelinas, Daniella Sawaya
Track:
Food, Health, Community
Encontrando Terrenos Agrícolas
Muchos agricultores tienen la esperanza de comprar su propio terreno, pero con las barreras para...
Presenter(s): Brett Melone, Kaley Grimland de Mendoza
Track:
En Español
Post-Harvest Handling Design for Small Farmers
Small-scale farmers often have many questions and ideas about how to design a post-harvest cleaning...
Presenter(s): Kali Feiereisel
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Discussion Group: Queer Visions of a Sustainable Future
What does queerness have to offer in shaping our visions of sustainability and the future? How can...
Presenter(s): Moretta Browne, Clare Riesman, Edgar Xochitl
Track:
Equity, Social Justice, Food Sovereignty
What Can We Learn From On-Farm Seed Trials?
On-farm variety trials are one of the most effective tools that farmers have for making smart...
Presenter(s): Nash Huber, Kristyn Leach, Eddie Tanner
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Bounteous Beneficial Birds Bolstered by Boxes and Bushes
Beneficial birds can help with production in the same way that beneficial insects can. This...
Presenter(s): Matt Johnson, Elissa Olimpi
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
An Untold History: Asians In Farming
Asian growers have played a significant role in the history of farming in the U.S., but their...
Presenter(s): Robina Bhatti, Larry Hirahara, Amy Wu
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty, History, Women in Food & Agriculture
The National Organic Program: Whose Interests Should It Protect?
Can the National Organic Program rise to meet current-day challenges, such as protecting family...
Presenter(s): A-dae Romero-Briones, Abby Youngblood
Track:
Organics, Policy
Organic for Schools
Organic agriculture offers scientifically proven environmental, economic, and social benefits. To...
Presenter(s): Angela Griggs, Jennifer LeBarre, Judi Shils
Track:
Organics, Policy
Listening Session About the Future of EcoFarm Conference
Come engage in a conversation about the future of the organization and the conference with EcoFarm’...
Presenter(s): Andy Fisher
Track:
Food, Health, Community
CANCELLED - Farmworker Realities, New and Future Policies
There have been significant gains for farmworkers in the past year. For example, the 50-mile rule...
Presenter(s): Ann Lopez
Track:
Farm Business, Labor, Land
Encontrando Terrenos Agrícolas / Finding Agricultural Land
Muchos agricultores tienen la esperanza de comprar su propio terreno, pero con las barreras para...
Presenter(s): Brett Melone, Kaley Grimland de Mendoza
Track:
En Español / In Spanish
Discussion Group: QUEER FARMERS UNITE
We hope this is: An opportunity for queer farmer’s from all walks of life, from everywhere along...
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Oak Shelter
Discussion Group: Biodynamic Peer Learning
The deep principles and innovative practices of biodynamic agriculture can be taken up by any...
Presenter(s): Thea Maria Carlson, Robert Karp
Location: Triton
Crowdfunding to Raise Capital for Your Business
The last few years have seen a proliferation of new mechanisms for raising money for your business...
Presenter(s): Eileen Gordon, Thomas Nelson, Elizabeth Ü
Location: Chapel
Cultivating a Relationship with Your Weeds
Farmers have different approaches to their weeds. Some have worked to integrate weeds into their...
Presenter(s): Jack Algiere, Bob Cannard
Location: Kiln
Cómo cultivar una relación con sus malezas
Los agricultores tienen distintos enfoques en lo que respecta a sus malezas. Algunos de ellos han...
Presenter(s): Jack Algiere, Bob Cannard
Track:
En Español
Location: Kiln
Dinosaurs Rise Again: The Produce Professionals, Past and Present
Sharing the collective history on how the organic produce trade got to this point provides...
Presenter(s): Bonnie Poux
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Nautilus
Do Farmers and Water Districts Really Have Water Rights?
Beginning in June, California farmers and water districts with hundred-year-old water rights to...
Presenter(s): DeeDee D'Adamo, Jay Lund, Nancy Weber
Location: Merrill
EcoFarm Farmers’ Association
Discussion Group: The Farmers’ Association is a farmer-directed program of EcoFarm working to...
Location: Sanderling
Farming with Wild Nature: Insights from Three Farmers
Sustainable agriculture holds promise as farmers learn how to farm with nature. Hear from three...
Presenter(s): Alan Haight, Paul Hain, Dan Macon
Location: Fred Farr
Find Land You Can Afford: Partnering with a Land Trust to Secure Farmland
This session will provide farmers with tools to partner with land trusts and other land-holding...
Presenter(s): Melissa Campbell, Holly Rippon-Butler, Dan Hulse
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Heather
Growing Food and Touching Lives
Over the past four and a half decades, Michael O’Gorman’s farming ventures have involved thousands...
Presenter(s): Michael O'Gorman
Location: Acacia
Next Steps in the Fight Against GMOs
As the public has become increasingly aware of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in the overall...
Presenter(s): Rebecca Spector, Gwendolyn Wyard, Zea Sonnabend
Track:
Activists
Location: Scripps
Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Permaculture: Creating an Edible Ecosystem
Creating an edible food forest is both an art and a science. Learn the 10,000-year-old layered...
Presenter(s): Christopher Shein
Track:
Permaculture
Location: Evergreen
Science Supporting Organic and Applied Organic Research Needs
This workshop will cover the current science supporting organic agriculture, as well as the...
Presenter(s): Brise Tencer, Jessica Shade
Location: Oak Shelter
Regenerative Agriculture’s Role in Reversing Climate Change
Andre Leu and John Roulac of the opening plenary and invocation, join here to present studies and...
Presenter(s): Andre Leu, John Roulac
Track:
Activists
Location: Chapel
Organic Seed Activism: A New Roadmap
How seed is bred, produced, and managed will affect the health of people and our planet and the...
Presenter(s): Kristina Hubbard, Jared Zystro
Track:
Activists
Location: Heather
Holistic Grazing, Pasture Management and Grass-Fed Beef
It is imperative that American ranchers develop models for managing land in ways that demonstrate...
Presenter(s): Aimee Danch, Jeremiah Stent
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Kiln
Organic No-Till Farming 102: Weed and Disease Suppression
This workshop will cover advanced topics in no-till farming to help you identify where to start on...
Presenter(s): Paul Kaiser
Location: Nautilus
Discussion Group: Agroecology: What's it to you?
“Agroecology” is not a common term in U.S. food movements. Yet it is gaining legitimacy globally...
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Campaign to End State Organic Program Fees
Join this discussion on the evolution of the organic movement and learn how you can help end unfair...
Presenter(s): Mark Lipson, Judith Redmond
Location: Oak Shelter
Evaluating Sustainability of Organic Farming Practices in California
Funded by the USDA-OREI program, scientists have been conducting a research project to evaluate the...
Presenter(s): Alexander Gershenson, Diego Nieto, Carol Shennan
Track:
Educators & Researchers
Location: Scripps
To Scale or Not to Scale
This workshop will investigate the role of scale in the organic industry. How do small, mid-sized,...
Presenter(s): Gregory House, Dick Peixoto
Location: Evergreen
FSMA and NOP: Side-by-Side and Simplified
Does it seem daunting to manage food safety and organic certification programs? This workshop will...
Presenter(s): Ann Baier, Kaley Grimland de Mendoza
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Merrill
Presenter(s): Ann Baier, Kaley Grimland de Mendoza
Track:
En Español
Location: Merrill
The Bloom Boom: Growing and Marketing Cut Flowers
With the demand for local, sustainably grown blooms on the rise, more and more farmers are heeding...
Presenter(s): Zoe Hitchner, Hedda Brorstrom, Nichole Skalski
Location: Fred Farr
Grow a Triple Bottom Line with Food Justice Certification
Consumers are looking for more than the lowest price. The marketplace increasingly demands...
Presenter(s): Michael Sligh, Jason Freeman
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Acacia
Adventures in Ecological Gardening
The presenter's gardening and farming adventures have taken her from public edible and pollinator...
Presenter(s): Kate Frey
Location: Oak Shelter
Beavers, Birds and Coyotes: Farming and Ranching with Wild Nature
How can we incorporate diverse species and processes into our farms and ranches to improve the...
Presenter(s): Jo Ann Baumgartner, Camilla Fox, Kate Lundquist
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Kiln
Going Beyond the Garden: Cultivating Youth in Good Food
How can we build upon school gardens to empower young people to be tomorrow’s good food leaders?...
Presenter(s): Brandon Yip, Rita Marie Molloy, Alex Villegas
Track:
Activists
Location: Evergreen
Organic Control of Citrus Greening
The purpose of this workshop is to educate citrus growers about organically approved methods for...
Presenter(s): Ben McLean, Jeffrey Steen
Location: Acacia
Fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Ecological Farming Moveme...
This workshop will explore ways to broaden the ecological farming and food movement. People of...
Presenter(s): Mai Nguyen, Lupe Martinez, Janaki Jaganath
Track:
Activists, Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Scripps
Classical Biological Control/Control biológico clásico
With the continuing accidental importation of devastating pests such as Olive Fruit Fly, Marmorated...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano, Kent Daane, William Olkowski
Track:
En Español, Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Merrill
The Future of Organic Supply: Ensuring the Success of Small and Mid-Sized F...
As the organic market becomes flooded with larger producers who now dominate product lines and...
Presenter(s): Tina Cosentino, Jeff Larkey, Ryan Casey
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Fred Farr
Discussion Group: Agricultural Justice Project
Join the movement of food businesses and family-scale farms that are following Food Justice...
Location: Triton
Mycodiversity is BioSecurity: Mushroom Mycelium & the Worldwide Food We...
Join this engaging author, mycologist, medical researcher, and entrepreneur for an immersion...
Presenter(s): Paul Stamets
Location: Nautilus
The Old is New: Exploring Indigenous Land Stewardship
Those familiar with the history of the organic farming movement will recognize its foundation in...
Presenter(s): Jennifer House, Edward Willie
Track:
Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Heather
To Till or Not To Till, That is the Question
There has been a lot of attention paid to the potential value of reduced tillage in soil carbon...
Presenter(s): Eric Brennan, Jim Leap, Judith Redmond
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Discussion Group – Sustainable Livestock Farm Bill Policy Update and Feedba...
A coalition of groups is leading a campaign to secure new Farm Bill legislation in support of...
Location: Toyon
EcoFarm Poemshare
Man does not live on kohlrabi alone. Robert Bly describes “eating the honey of words:” we’ll...
Location: Sanderling
Call Me a Farmer Not a Farmer’s Wife
This workshop will feature women farmers discussing skills they have honed over time on their farms...
Presenter(s): Dee Harley, Hannah Muller, Maya Blow
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Scripps
Conservation You Can Taste: Healing the Urban-Rural Divide
This is a forum on how farmers are helping to bridge the urban-rural divide, providing public...
Presenter(s): Gary Nabhan
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Chapel
Pathways to Latinx Farm Ownership in California / Caminos a ser propietario...
Latinx (Latino and Latina) farmworkers and farmers play a crucial role in California agriculture,...
Presenter(s): Roberto Gonzalez, Kate Greenberg, Brett Melone, Eddie Gonzalez
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Triton
Improving Your Soil Quality for the Urban Food Grower
This workshop will provide tools to evaluate soils and manage risk, focusing on the physical,...
Presenter(s): Rob Bennaton
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Sanderling
Tools and Techniques for Improving Irrigation Efficiency
With water becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, farmers are learning how to increase the...
Presenter(s): Jacob Moreno, Tom Shapland
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Acacia
Discussion Group: Agroecology: What's it to you?
“Agroecology” is not a common term in U.S. food movements. Yet it is gaining legitimacy globally...
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Oak Shelter
Winona's Hempire
Supporters of fossil fuels claim that nearly everything in our daily life is made from oil. While...
Presenter(s): Winona LaDuke
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Merrill
Create Ecosystems of Abundance with Productive Perennial Polycultures
Perennials can be successfully combined in space and time with annuals and animals in mixed...
Presenter(s): John Valenzuela
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Location: Fred Farr
To Market, to Market: Fruitful Relationships with Small-Scale Farmers
Learn the latest strategies of retail buyers and department managers who support small-scale...
Presenter(s): Juanita Bruton, Janet Nagamine, Lucy Norris
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Heather
Composting on Your Farm: New Rules and Regulations
Federal law, the Food Safety Modernization Act, now dictates how on-farm compost is to be made...
Presenter(s): Dave Runsten, Willy Reid, Ryan Flaherty
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Location: Kiln
Carbon Farm Planning for Multiple Benefits
Learn how developing a carbon farm plan can identify practices to increase carbon sequestration and...
Presenter(s): Jeff Creque, Mel Preston
Track:
Livestock, Regenerative Agriculture
Location: Evergreen
Seed Saving for Crops that Suit You Best
Saving seeds was once an essential part of the culture of farming, but most modern vegetable...
Presenter(s): Harald Hoven
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Toyon
What's So Cool About Landrace Grains?
The past few years have seen a surge in interest in historical, landrace and heirloom grains from...
Presenter(s): Sally Fox, Mai Nguyen
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Nautilus
National Organic Update
The Federal government always has something going on that is relevant to organic farmers. The...
Presenter(s): Tom Chapman, Brise Tencer
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 10 Acres or Less
Josh is a part-time market farmer in Portland, Oregon with a strong commitment to bicycle-powered...
Presenter(s): Josh Volk
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Canna-business Is Getting Sticky
Cannabis is “legal” to grow for commercial markets. This has presented a plethora of challenges,...
Presenter(s): Kelly Bradford, Andrew Black
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Manejo de Negocios / Whole farm business management
Administración de Impresa completa es un foro de discusión abierto sobre el liderazgo y gestión,...
Presenter(s): Victor Hernandez
Track:
Lengua Española / Spanish Language
El Uso de Fertilizantes Orgánicos en sus Fincas / The Use of Organic Fertil...
Este taller consiste de tres secciones. La primera parte cubrirá el uso de cultivos de cobertura,...
Presenter(s): Sacha Lozano, Richard Smith
Track:
Lengua Española / Spanish Language
Biodynamic Animal Husbandry: Cows to Compost
How do we care for cows, pigs, chickens, and other livestock in ways that honor and support their...
Presenter(s): Lisa Bjorn, Marney Blair
Track:
Livestock
Empowering Youth & Community Leaders
Rooted in Resilience inspires and supports community leaders in building equitable, resilient...
Presenter(s): Youth Leaders from Rooted in Resilience, Youth Leaders from FoodWhat!?
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Poems of Earth and Spirit: Locally Wildcrafted Poetry
Come enjoy a peaceful, nourishing flow of poetry that honors and celebrates our kinship with all...
Women for the Land: New Era of Ownership and Conservation
Women increasingly are becoming primary decision makers on farms. Nearly 1 million women are farm...
Presenter(s): Gianna Banducci
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Innovations in Biological Control
Growers are increasingly adopting biologicals (biopesticides and biostimulants) in both...
Presenter(s): Pam Marrone , Michael Gilbert
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Discussion Group: Digging into the New Era in the Organic Wholesale Produce...
There are monumental changes facing the organic trade. From increased demand for organic production...
Presenter(s): Nicole Mason, Rebecca North
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Crop planning and farm management with Tend & Jean-Martin Fortier
Join Tend & Jean-Martin Fortier to learn how Tend will streamline your farm operations. We'll...
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Adapt, Mitigate, Thrive: Climate Smart Grant Success Stories
California now has Climate Smart Agriculture grant programs for farmers to improve soil health,...
Presenter(s): Jake Magnuson, Jose Robles, Alli Cecchini
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Labor Laws and Regulations for Farm Owners
We’ll review the federal and state laws that agricultural field and packing employers relating to 1...
Presenter(s): Luis Sierra, Marsha Habib, Neil Thapar
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Manejo de Suelos: Cómo Mejorar la Salud de su Recurso Más Valioso / Soil Ma...
Este taller está dividido en tres presentaciones de 30 minutos cada una. La primera es sobre la...
Presenter(s): Martín Guerena, Sacha Lozano, Omar Rodriguez
Track:
En Español / In Spanish
Innovative Marketing for Organic Produce Wholesalers
Organic fruit and vegetable farmers, particularly at the small to medium scale, face the daunting...
Presenter(s): Olivier Griss, Andy Martin
Track:
Marketing, Retail, Wholesale
Telling Your Story: Social Media Strategies to Spotlight Your Work
Social media, and in particular photos and video, have become a powerful channel for storytelling...
Presenter(s): Hannah Muller, Claudia Pizarro-Villalobos, Amy Wu
Track:
Marketing, Retail, Wholesale
Teaching Outside: School Gardens
School Gardens are important tools and spaces for educating children of all ages. Well seasoned...
Presenter(s): Rivka Mason, Wanda Stewart
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Education
Manejo de Suelos: Cómo Mejorar la Salud de su Recurso Más Valioso
Este taller está dividido en tres presentaciones de 30 minutos cada una. La primera es sobre la...
Presenter(s): Martín Guerena, Sacha Lozano, Omar Rodriguez
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Comprehensive Nitrogen Management for Crop Health and Reporting
Organic nitrogen management is particularly challenging because nitrogen from organic sources such...
Presenter(s): Patricia Lazicki, Margaret Lloyd
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
EcoFarm Celebrates the History of West Coast Organic Farming in the 1960s–1...
This fun and refreshing look-back features many of the pioneers of organic agriculture in...
Presenter(s): Dale Coke, Lynn Coody, Nash Huber, David Katz, Wendy Johnson, Richie Marks, Paul Muller, Jim Nelson, Steve Pavich, Peter Rudnick, Karen Salinger, Mark Squire, Kalita Todd, Karen Van Epen
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, History
Harvesting Hedgerows: Planting Elderberry for Biodiversity and Income
Native hedgerows on farm edges attract beneficial insects, store carbon and prevent water runoff...
Presenter(s): Sonja Brodt, Katie Fyhrie, Katie Reneker
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Organic Weed Control in Vegetable Systems
Controlling weeds is extremely important in vegetable production at all scales. In this session,...
Presenter(s): Jake Benedict, Kali Feiereisel, Richard Smith
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Minimizing Soil Disturbance in Organic Systems, Part I: State of the Art
For the last year-plus, a working group of California farmers, scientists and industry...
Presenter(s): Jeff Mitchell, Scott Park, Nathanael Siemens
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Discussion Group: Organic Farmers and the Green New Deal: What Do We Want I...
The Green New Deal - an emergency mobilization to address economic inequities and reverse our march...
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Henderson
Track:
Organics, Policy
Biodiversity or Sterility? Which Ensures Safe Food?
Regulation lags behind emerging science, often by decades. In the hypersensitive realm of food...
Presenter(s): Matthew Jones, Jan Velilla
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Organic Farm Policy Update With the Organic Farmers Association
Join Organic Farmers Association Director Kate Mendenhall and OFA California Farmers Leadership...
Presenter(s): Mark McAfee, Kate Mendenhall, Dave Runsten
Track:
Organics, Policy
Discussion Group: Continuing the Fight to End Agricultural Toxics Now!
Last year's pesticide workshop spurred some real activism: over 400 postcards with comments were...
Presenter(s): Sam Earnshaw
Track:
Organics, Policy
Quickbooks and Your Chart of Accounts
Understanding how your business is making or losing money throughout the year is the way to a...
Presenter(s): Rebecca Frimmer
Track:
Farm Business, Labor, Land
The Carbon Ranch
The idea of the carbon ranch involves the potential for removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the...
Presenter(s): Courtney White
Location: Nautilus
El Salvador’s Small-Scale Farmers Reclaim Organic Wisdom and Ancestral Valu...
EcoFarm is pleased to host a delegation of Salvadoran farmers whose work has been central to their...
Location: Fred Farr
Agricultores a pequeña escala de El Salvador reivindican la sabiduría orgán...
EcoFarm tiene el placer de recibir a una delegación de agricultores salvadoreños cuyo trabajo ha...
Track:
En Español
Location: Fred Farr
Discussion Group: GMOs - A Strategic Planning Session
Join LabelGMO's Pamm Larry, Mom Across America's Zen Honeycutt and California Grange Presidend Bob...
Location: Triton
Food Sovereignty in Tribal Communities
Join three diverse speakers as they explore the intersection of food, agriculture, health, and...
Presenter(s): Kouslaa Kessler-Mata, Leah Mata, Melissa Nelson
Location: Evergreen
Forgotten Practices that Save Water on the Farm
Most farm water conservation measures focus strongly on irrigation practices such as improving...
Presenter(s): Rich Casale
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Large-Scale Organics with Integrity: Costco and Nutiva
As a community, EcoFarm has worked for 35 years to convert the U.S. food and farming system to one...
Presenter(s): Dennis Hoover, John Roulac
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Kiln
Pest Resistance Management: Alternating Materials for Better Organic Pest C...
It is well known in both organic and conventional farming that pests and diseases can develop...
Presenter(s): Doug O'Brien, Pam Marrone
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Heather
Biodynamic Beekeeping
Biodynamic apiculture turns much of conventional beekeeping wisdom on its head by viewing honeybee...
Presenter(s): Thea Maria Carlson, Michael Thiele
Location: Acacia
Productive Perennial Polycultures: Designing an Ecosystem of Abundance on t...
Across the nation, food forests and edible forest gardens are gaining attention in public projects...
Presenter(s): Timo Granzotti, John Valenzuela
Track:
Permaculture
Location: Merrill
Discussion Group: Farming with Wild Nature
Farming that values natural systems and works with the wild, remedies the consequences of chemical-...
Location: Oak Shelter
Discussion Group: Women in Eco-Ag in California and Beyond
Come and connect with your fellow female farmers, share your stories and experience as we move...
Location: Scripps
Go Native: Farms Reap the Benefit of Indigenous Species
Learn about the role of native plants on the farm and in surrounding ecosystems, and how to...
Presenter(s): Jo Ann Baumgartner, Sam Earnshaw, Ellen Uhler
Location: Toyon
Incubator Farm Models in Local, Regional and National Food Systems
With over 200 incubator farm projects running or in development across the country, there are a...
Presenter(s): Brianna Bowman, Nathan Harkelroad, Maureen Thompson
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Heather
A Sponsor Presented event: Building Regional Food Systems Through Innovatio...
A discussion on how innovation and dynamic partnerships can overcome common challenges to building...
Presenter(s): Matthew Wadiak, Jean-Martin Fortier, Tim Mueller, Rod Faurot, Paul Faurot
Location: Triton
Innovations for Drought Management
How does organic agriculture contribute to healthy soil and resilience to drought conditions? This...
Presenter(s): Michael Cahn, Stephen Gliessman, Nikiko Masumoto
Track:
Soil & Water
Location: Kiln
A Sponsor Presented event: Expanding distribution: how to create new sales...
Hear and discuss how Markets like the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market are resources for...
Presenter(s): Michael Janis
Innovaciones para el Manejo de Sequías
¿Cómo contribuye la agricultura orgánica a un suelo sano y a la resiliencia en condiciones de...
Presenter(s): Nikiko Masumoto, Stephen Gliessman, Michael Cahn
Track:
En Español
Location: Kiln
Keep on Composting in the Free World
Compost entered the lives of many organic farmers as something like a Druid sacrament. Consumers...
Presenter(s): Matt Cotton, Steve Sprinkel
Track:
Soil & Water
Location: Oak Shelter
Organic Pest and Weed Management: Latest Products
This session is an opportunity to learn about new and proven methods for organic management of...
Presenter(s): Peter Bierma, Tommy Escalante, Andrew Pedersen
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Nautilus
Putting Poultry on Pasture Organically & Humanely
Consumers and farmers are recognizing the benefits of organic, pasture-raised poultry for animal...
Presenter(s): Andrew Gunther, Cameron Harsh
Location: Fred Farr
Running a Successful Produce Department
This workshop is geared for produce department staff to learn everything it takes to run a...
Presenter(s): David Benson, Kerri Williams
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Evergreen
Scaling Up Organic: Into the Mainstream or Around the Margins?
One of the few areas that people in the organic movement agree on is that they want organics to...
Presenter(s): Laura Batcha, Ken Cook
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Merrill
Discussion Group: Networking between Flower Growers and Buyers
Join members of the North Bay Flower Collective in a discussion about collaboration between farmers...
Location: Hearth Living Room
Wise Words from Well Seasoned Farmers
Join us to hear from and celebrate growers who have many decades of farming stories and experiences...
Presenter(s): John Muller, Lou Romano
Location: Chapel
Discussion Group: Agricultural Justice Project Standards - We Need Your Inp...
Dovetailing on the Triple Bottom Line Workshop, the Agricultural Justice Project invites you to a...
Location: Acacia
Discussion Group: Women in Ecological Agriculture - California and Beyond
Come and connect with your fellow female farmers, share your stories and experience as we move...
Location: Scripps
Agroecological Methods to Assess the Resilience of Farming Systems
The main objective of this workshop is to help farmers understand the principles and mechanisms...
Presenter(s): Miguel Altieri, Paul Roge
Location: Fred Farr
Food Sovereignty in Tribal Communities
Panelists will explore the intersection of traditional foods, agriculture, health, and community...
Presenter(s): Rowen White, Jen Schlaich, Tony Brown, Monty Bengochia
Track:
Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Evergreen
Building Support for Organic Producers
California is the nation’s #1 producer of organic products, both fresh and processed. But retailers...
Presenter(s): Heather Shavey, Russ Lester, Matt Seeley
Location: Merrill
Can we Keep GMOs out of Organic?
Many new GMO technologies are sneaking into food and farms without any regulation or disclosure...
Presenter(s): Jake Lewin, Dana Perls, Zea Sonnabend
Track:
Activists
Location: Kiln
Conserving Biodiversity Using Organic Practices
Learn about a spectrum of easily adopted, on-farm conservation activities that support biodiversity...
Presenter(s): Jo Ann Baumgartner, John Quinn, Amber R. Sciligo
Location: Heather
Distress and Success for Farmworker Dignity/Angustia y éxito por la dignida...
Farmworker Bill of Rights efforts at the local county level are proving to be an inspiring means of...
Presenter(s): Arcenio Lopez, Maricela Morales, Sarah Nolan
Track:
En Español, Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Nautilus
Growing the Next Generation of Farmers of Color
A just and sustainable food movement requires diversity in the people who grow our food. In this...
Presenter(s): Kelly Carlisle, Karissa Lewis, Heather Smith
Location: Acacia
The Changing Retail Landscape: How Produce Departments Can Ride the Tide
There is a lot of pressure coming down on produce departments to cut pricing and diversify product...
Presenter(s): Simon Richard, Melanie Blankenship
Track:
Merchants, Handlers, & Distributors
Location: Toyon
Shepherding School: Sheep Husbandry for the Modern Pastoralist
Join shepherd Dan Macon of Flying Mule Farm and UCCE Livestock/Natural Resources Advisor Roger...
Presenter(s): Dan Macon, Roger Ingram
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Oak Shelter
Wise Words From Well-Seasoned Farmers
Join us again for a session of wisdom from pioneering farmers, researchers and activists. Will...
Presenter(s): William Olkowski, Will Allen
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Discussion Group – Women in Eco Ag in California and Beyond, Continuing th...
Come and connect with your fellow female farmers and foodies and share your stories and experience...
Location: Scripps
Discussion Group: Women in Food and Ag Round Table
Come and connect with your fellow female farmers and foodies and share your stories and experience...
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Location: Scripps
What's REALLY Happening to Pollinators? It’s Systemic Neonics!
This workshop will take a deep look into pesticide industry-sponsored "Pollinator Protection" and...
Presenter(s): Susan Kegley, Stacy Malkan, Terry Oxford
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Location: Nautilus
No-Till Vegetable Farming
This session will feature two organic vegetable growers who are making no-till systems work – one...
Presenter(s): Will Allen, Kristyn Leach
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Merrill
Bank on It: Hedgerows Reliably Pay for Themselves
Hedgerows provide habitat for natural enemies and pollinators, dust and wind protection, and...
Presenter(s): Rachael Long
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Location: Kiln
Daily Drip Irrigation for Greater Yields
How often to irrigate is a topic of great debate. Perhaps the most controversial question concerns...
Presenter(s): Robert Kourik
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Toyon
Tools and Equipment For Market Gardeners and Farmers / Las herramientas y e...
Small, diversified farms are labor intensive by nature. Managing dozens of different crops in...
Presenter(s): Jack Algiere, Josh Volk
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Chapel
Sequencing the Soil Biome: The Future Is Here
The understanding of complex soil biology has taken a giant leap forward with the development of...
Presenter(s): Adrian Ferrero, Poornima Parameswaran
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Location: Evergreen
Discussion Group: Biodynamic Farming and Gardening for the Future
The deep principles and innovative practices of biodynamic agriculture can help anyone to grow...
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Dolphin
Advancing Food-System Social Justice: Funding to Field
This workshop will examine the underlying challenges and opportunities for advancing social justice...
Presenter(s): Tim Galarneau, Joann Lo
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Location: Heather
Love Your Body Like You Love Your Farm!
Discover and practice a variety of stretches to keep your back, shoulders, neck, knees, hips, and...
Presenter(s): Patricia Becker
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Location: Triton
Chasm Widens Between California and Mexican Farm Wages
Our organic community is largely unaware that Mexico’s national minimum wage for an eight-hour-day...
Presenter(s): Jessie Gunn, Gail Wadsworth, Skye Ogden
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Location: Fred Farr
Discussion Group: Yes We Cann-abis!
When California legalized cannabis, for better or worse the direction of agriculture took a turn...
Presenter(s): Ian Rice, Michael Straus
Track:
Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Location: Oak Shelter
Regenerative Grazing: Managing Healthy Ecosystem Processes Using Livestock
Running a farm or ranch in a Western environment is an ever-challenging endeavor. Learn how a...
Presenter(s): Ann Adams, Spencer Smith
Track:
Livestock, Regenerative Agriculture
Location: Acacia
Mastering Farm Records
This business skills session will provide a framework for understanding what you need from your...
Presenter(s): Poppy Davis, Alan Haight
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Feeding Souls: Food As Sacred in Climate Collapse
Food was once considered both a sacred gift and a responsibility. That recognition was lost when...
Presenter(s): Pamm Larry
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Discussion Group: Climate Smart Farming in the Real World
From Carbon Farming to Regenerative Agriculture, the topic of climate smart food production is...
Track:
Farmer to Farmer
Turn Fire Hazards into Food Forests with Hügelkultur
Hügelkultur, pronounced “hoo-gul-culture,” means hill culture or hill mound. Learn about this...
Presenter(s): Sandra and Josh Khankhanian, Samyol Soulfyre
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
La Próxima Generación de Agricultores Americanos / The Next Generation of A...
El movimiento orgánico necesita más granjas familiares para continuar su impresionante crecimiento...
Presenter(s): Patricia Carrillo, Javier Zamora
Track:
Lengua Española / Spanish Language
Native Women in Local-Global Food Systems
From local eco-systems to global solidarity networks, Native women are facilitating connections...
Presenter(s): Maya Harjo, Denisa Livingston, Melissa Nelson
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Range Riders: Coexisting with Predators
Think “Range Riders” is the name of some action-hero group? Famous Western movie? Maybe, but they...
Presenter(s): Bre Owens, Hilary Zaranek
Track:
Livestock
Food, What?!
“Food, What?!” is a youth empowerment and food justice organization. At FoodWhat, youth engage in...
Presenter(s): Doron Comerchero, Eustolia Hernandez, Irene Juarez O'Connell, Uriel Reyes
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Leyes laborales y regulaciones para dueños de negocios agrícolas
Revisamos leyes federales y estatales relacionados a empleadores con trabajadores en el campo y...
Presenter(s): Luis Sierra, Marsha Habib
Track:
Lengua Española / Spanish Language
Bad Ass Tractor Maintenance: Diesel vs Gas
Wondering how to power your farm? Here’s a hands-on introduction to the basic operation and repair...
Presenter(s): Christabel Siemens, Nathanael Siemens
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Discussion Group: Women in Food and Ag Round Table
Come and connect with your fellow female farmers and foodies. Share your stories and experiences...
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Let's Fight Together to End Agricultural Toxics Now
Over 200 million pounds of pesticides are applied to California fields annually. Over 500,000...
Presenter(s): Amigo Bob Cantisano, Sarait Martinez, Margaret Reeves
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Replacing, Reducing and Recycling On-Farm Plastic
It can take up to 500 years for plastic to decompose. Recyclers struggle to create durable products...
Presenter(s): Jack Algiere, Carol Miles, Louis Vasquez
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
An Equitable Foundation for the Future of Farming
All farmers don’t have the same opportunities. What role do we all have to play to ensure every...
Presenter(s): Chanowk Yisrael, Victor Cortes, Beth Smoker
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Producción de Fresas Todo el Año / Strawberry Production Year Round
Este taller esta diseñado para demostrarle cómo es que usted puede lograr una producción de fresas...
Presenter(s): Javier Zamora
Track:
En Español / In Spanish
Reducing Plastics in the Produce Department
While organic is the baseline for doing good, there is a growing demand to do more about the...
Presenter(s): Laura Batcha, Katherine DiMatteo, Lisa Spicka
Track:
Marketing, Retail, Wholesale
Discussion Group: Viva CSA! A Peer Discussion Session
For many farmers, CSA remains a challenging yet rewarding direct marketing channel. During this...
Presenter(s): Michelle Wyler
Track:
Marketing, Retail, Wholesale
Discussion Group: Women/Womxn in Food & Ag Roundtable
Come and connect with your fellow women/womxn farmers and foodies and share your stories and...
Track:
Food, Health, Community, Women in Food & Agriculture
Producción de Fresas Todo el Año
Este taller esta diseñado para demostrarle cómo es que usted puede lograr una producción de fresas...
Presenter(s): Javier Zamora
Track:
En Español
Collective Action for Food Systems Change
Our current food system is embedded with challenges to our social justice and equity, ecological...
Presenter(s): Dr. Samir K. Doshi, Kristyn Leach, Dr. Rupa Marya, Dr. Vandana Shiva
Track:
Equity, Social Justice, Food Sovereignty
EcoFarm Celebrates the History of West Coast Organic Farming in the 1960s–1...
Stick around for the second of this two-part workshop to get a history lesson from many of the...
Presenter(s): Dale Coke, Lynn Coody, Nash Huber, David Katz, Wendy Johnson, Richie Marks, Paul Muller, Jim Nelson, Steve Pavich, Peter Rudnick, Karen Salinger, Kalita Todd, Karen Van Epen
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, History
Minimizing Soil Disturbance in Organic Systems, Part II: Equipment and Meth...
This workshop will focus on the “how-to” innovations and the “yet-to-be-resolved” hurdles related...
Presenter(s): Jeff Mitchell, Paul Muller
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Invasion of the Stink Bugs!
They haven’t yet made it onto the list of California’s Most Wanted Insect Pests, but these hard-...
Presenter(s): Joanna Fisher, Ian M. Grettenberger, Jhalendra Rijal
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Orchard Floor Management for Biodiversity and Soil Health
Keeping the orchard floor covered with native vegetation or a cover crop is key to promoting soil...
Presenter(s): Tanya Gemperle-Goncalves, Mike Naylor, Joanna Ory
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Calling all Organic Dairy & Grain Producers!
Organic farming is experiencing an enforcement crisis. Longstanding dairy sector abuses have forced...
Presenter(s): Jennifer Beretta, Abby Youngblood
Track:
Livestock, Ranching
Navigating Regulations with Your Agricultural Ombudsman
Agricultural Ombudsmen help farmers understand and navigate the increasingly complicated web of...
Presenter(s): Doniga Markegard, Vince Trotter
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Town Hall With Congressman Jimmy Panetta and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross
Please join CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Congressman Jimmy Panetta in an informal question and...
Track:
Organics, Policy
Small Farm Tech: Innovation Challenge Winners
Technology can help farmers improve efficiency, save labor and connect with their customers. But...
Presenter(s): David Haynes, Sriraman Sabesan, Pedram Sheraf
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Saturday
The Basics of Seed Saving
Explore the exciting art of seed saving. Learn how to plan your garden for saving seed and how to...
Presenter(s): Matthew Hoffman, Steve Peters
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Chapel
Slow Tools Roundtable Discussion
Small-scale diversified farmers cannot easily meet market opportunities without improving the...
Presenter(s): Jack Algiere
Location: Evergreen
Wise Words from Well-Seasoned Farmers
We are again in for a great treat, as our panelists detail their many decades of farming experience...
Presenter(s): Nash Huber, Silvia Prevedelli
Location: Heather
The World of Creepy Crawlies: Ants and Spiders
Even though all plants and pests have a relationship with ants and spiders, these important...
Presenter(s): Kristen Erik Tollerup, Devin Carroll
Location: Fred Farr
Building Bridges: Climate, Agriculture and Justice
The climate crisis has wide-ranging implications and challenges, not only for farmers but also for...
Presenter(s): Diana Abellara, Veronica Garibay
Track:
Activists
Location: Merrill
Farmland Conservation and Land Access in California
Through a quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation...
Presenter(s): Misti Arias, John Guardino, Jaclyn Moyer
Location: Nautilus
Growing, Cooking and Crafting a Diverse Community
This workshop will focus on stories of Latino immigrants whose food and farming innovations are...
Presenter(s): Barbara Goodell, Carmen Herrera-Mansir, Maria Elena Mendoza, Nancy Porto, Angeles Segura
Location: Kiln
On-Farm Mobile Poultry Processing
Mobile poultry processing allows small farmers to raise and then slaughter meat chickens, turkeys,...
Presenter(s): Patty and Rob Bielen
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Oak Shelter
Practical Earth Magic
The earth is sacred, and to live in sacred balance is both a spiritual and a very practical...
Presenter(s): Starhawk
Location: Scripps
Farmers Growing Ourselves: A Spiritual Journey
Most of us did not grow up harvesting for our next meal or knowing how to recognize the plants that...
Presenter(s): Michelle Vesser
Location: Oak Shelter
Got Marijuana? Make it Organic
It’s no secret that growing marijuana is big business, big money, and rapidly expanding across the...
Presenter(s): Dr. Andy Gordus, Jay Feldman, Clark Tippin
Location: Merrill
Harvesting Solar on the Small Farm or Homestead
Come join us for a photo tour and discussion of the variety of solar applications in use on the...
Presenter(s): Hansel Kern
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Heather
Integrating Animals in Orchards, Vineyards and Row Crops
Looking for an alternative income stream or a way to increase biodiversity and save money, too? Our...
Presenter(s): Deborah Walton, Rye Muller
Location: Fred Farr
Inviting the Public Onto Your Farm
Ecological farms tend to be diverse businesses, from the multitude of crops they grow to the...
Presenter(s): Pamela Lanier, Dee Harley
Location: Evergreen
Resilient Agriculture for a Changing Climate
Sustie winners Nash Huber and Paul Muller will be joined by soil scientist/author Laura Lengnick in...
Presenter(s): Laura Lengnick, Nash Huber, Paul Muller
Location: Kiln
Working with Water in Your Garden
Learn the details of design and maintenance for naturally balanced ornamental and functional water...
Presenter(s): Sue Golden, Ken Foster
Location: Scripps
Lightning Summary Talks
NEW this year: With a nod to the Oregon Country Fair and the CalCAN conference, this is a lightning...
Presenter(s): Additional Speaker TBA
Location: Chapel
Badass Tractor Mechanic 101: Keep Your Old Tractor in the Field
It is easy to find a workshop on which crops to choose, how to keep them healthy, and how much...
Presenter(s): Nathanael Siemens & Justin Siemens
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Nautilus
Solar Electricity for Your Farm
Day One Solar will offer a well researched, comprehensive talk on the benefits of Commercial...
Presenter(s): Tony Armor, Ben Valentine, Joe Jordan
Location: Heather
Discussion Group - EcoFarming over the Next Four Years
How will organic and sustainable agriculture interface with the new administration? Join this...
Location: Oak Shelter
So You Want to Be An Organic Retailing Star
Well, listen now to what I say. Just get yourself a nice little farm and find a beater restaurant...
Presenter(s): Steve Sprinkel, Olivia Chase
Location: Nautilus
Agrihoods Take Root
Feeding off the continuing interest in eating fresh, local food, developers are ditching golf...
Presenter(s): Kirk Vartan
Location: Kiln
All About Food Safety for Farmers
Want to produce safe, organic produce while still protecting the environment? Do you need to get...
Presenter(s): Kali Feiereisel, Jacob Guth, Dave Runsten
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
Location: Evergreen
Carbon Farming - Challenges and Opportunities of a Grazier's Career
Can the camaraderie of an inclusive community of graziers be the first step in solving a host of...
Presenter(s): Doniga Markegard, Ariel Greenwood
Location: Chapel
Dry Farmed & Regenerative Ag PechaKucha
Through a series of seven-minute presentations done in the Japanese PechaKucha tradition, 20 slides...
Presenter(s): Cindy Daley, Andrew Langford, Susan Cousineau, and more!
Location: Merrill
Fair Food: Exploring the Inequities and Racial issues inherent in the Farmi...
This workshop will delve into issues of systemic oppression in the food system, through the lens of...
Presenter(s): Ahna Kruzic, Rosalinda Guillen
Track:
Social Justice Advocacy & Cultural Diversity
Location: Scripps
Indoor Forest Gardening
A forest garden is an edible ecosystem, a consciously designed community of mutually beneficial...
Presenter(s): Jerome Osentowski
Location: Fred Farr
Fins & Feathers on Floodplain Farm Fields
California’s defining resource challenge is to reconcile ag and urban water supply with...
Presenter(s): Jacob Katz, Bryce Lundberg
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Location: Fred Farr
Habitat and Holistic Care for Honey Bees
Honey bee colonies are facing a crisis due in large part to conventional approaches to beekeeping...
Presenter(s): Emily Bondor, Michael Joshin Thiele
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Location: Heather
Technology to the Rescue? Will Robots Save The Day in Ag?
There has been a serious labor shortage in agriculture and it is getting worse. On a parallel...
Presenter(s): Anthony Duttle, Lalitha Visveswaran
Track:
Production / Tools / Equipment
Location: Evergreen
Indigenous Food Systems: Models of Food Sovereignty
First Nations Development Institute has funded and supported Indigenous Food Systems since the...
Presenter(s): A-dae Romero-Briones, Jackie Francke
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Location: Nautilus
The Farmer and the Chef: Utilizing Abundance
The “farm to table" dining trend is an opportunity for farmers and restaurants to work directly...
Presenter(s): Stuart Brioza, Jeff Dawson
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Location: Scripps
Creative Strategies for Financing Sustainable Farmland Succession
Retiring and beginning farmers are encouraged to attend this workshop that explores succession-...
Presenter(s): Kendra Johnson, Mai Nguyen, Cameron Rhudy
Track:
Farm Business & Labor
Location: Chapel
Scaling Up Soil Health to Deliver Climate Solutions
There is a groundswell of interest in healthy soils and regenerative agriculture throughout the U.S...
Presenter(s): Birgit Cameron, David Bronner, Renata Brillinger
Track:
Regenerative Agriculture, Certifications, Organics, & Regulations
Location: Kiln
Growing and Marketing Healing Herbs
Kanchan Dawn Hunter is co-creator of the first annual Women of Color Herbal Symposium and co-...
Presenter(s): Maya Blow, Kanchan Dawn Hunter, Tatille Jackson
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Location: Merrill
Creating Drought-Resilient Soil
Drought is one of the most feared phenomena in agriculture. Unfortunately over the past 4,000 years...
Presenter(s): Alexis Robertson, Dale Strickler
Track:
Soil, Fertility, & Production
Greywater Clarified
Greywater has come out of the dark of the waste mentality and into the light of wise water use...
Presenter(s): Christina Bertea
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Food, Health
Opportunities in Farming
Join Mr. Will Scott for a discussion on opportunities in farming. Mr. Scott is founder of the...
Presenter(s): Will Scott Jr.
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Words into Action: Forwarding the EcoFarm Association’s New Strategic Plan
EcoFarm invites you to share your vision, suggestions, and ideas for the future of the organization...
Hippie Food: How Back-to-the Landers Changed the Way We Eat
In his new book, Jonathan Kauffman set out to trace the history of 1970s counterculture staples...
Presenter(s): Jonathan Kauffman
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Advances in Bee Breeding and Management
With increased public interest in keeping bees, issues are arising that require further research...
Presenter(s): Rob Keller, Randy Oliver
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Habitat
Integrating Cannabis into your Farming System
How do you integrate sustainably grown cannabis into your diversified farm or homestead? Join this...
Presenter(s): Taylor & Daniel Stein, Josh & Sandra Khankhanian
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Healthcare’s Great Markets for Local and Organic Farmers
Hospitals, clinics and other healthcare venues have enormous potential for promoting organic and...
Presenter(s): Ben Thomas, Luis Vargas
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Making Hay in Agritourism
Consumer interest in ag and food is at an all-time high, and agritourism is helping many farms...
Presenter(s): Lynette Sonne, Barbara Spencer
Track:
Marketing, Retail, & Wholesale
Building Equity in Organic Food Systems
Organic food should not be a food of privilege. Rather, people of all races, ethnicities, and socio...
Presenter(s): Cathryn Couch, A-dae Romero-Briones
Track:
Equity, Food Justice & Sovereignty
Managing for Resilience
Farmers need to know how to manage for resilience—the ability to recover in response to a...
Presenter(s): Amélie Gaudin, Valerie Eviner
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Regenerative Agriculture, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Organic Seedling Production and Greenhouse Efficiencies for Small Farms
This session focuses on managing environmental conditions and systems to optimize germination and...
Presenter(s): Christof Bernau
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Which Crops to Follow Which Crops? Including Cover Crops
Learn from the experience of farmers and a farm advisor about the sequencing and rotations of...
Presenter(s): Leonard Diggs, Dick Peixoto, Richard Smith
Track:
Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Personal Well-Being Through Nature's Wisdom
Connect to the sacred in the work you do and the land you love. Learn practical exercises designed...
Presenter(s): Kalita Todd
Track:
Food, Health, Community
Food Equity and Access Through Community Garden Programs
To date, City Slicker Farms, GRuB, and Sierra Harvest have built over 1000 gardens in their...
Presenter(s): Edy Cassell, Laura Marone, Julie Pavuk
Track:
Permaculture, Gardening, Education
Rebuilding River Ecosystems and Farmscapes
Farmers, scientists, water districts, and conservationists are all working together in the Central...
Presenter(s): Roger Cornwell, David Guy, Jacob Katz, Bryce Lundberg
Track:
Pests, Beneficials, Ecosystems
Farmland for Farmers Forever: Agricultural Conservation and the Future of F...
Our country continues to lose farmland at the astonishing rate of over a million and a half acres a...
Presenter(s): Alli Cecchini, Kathryn Lyddan
Track:
Farm Business, Labor, Land
The Farmer-Driven Ethical Diet
Small-scale and organic livestock and dairy producers face numerous challenges, including...
Presenter(s): Kaley Grimland de Mendoza, Spencer Smith
Track:
Livestock, Ranching
Developing New Tomato Varieties for Organic Farmers
Organic growers are confronted with a dilemma when it comes to the availability of new cultivars...
Presenter(s): Steve Peters, Kanti Rawal
Track:
Soil, Production, Crops, Regulations
Walking the Edge: Deepening our Magic
In nature, edges, where one ecosystem meets another, are the places of greatest dynamism, energy...
Flavors of Regeneration
Mas and Nikiko Masumoto Del Rey, CA Father and daughter, Mas and Nikiko Masumoto, will explore the...
Presenter(s): Mas Masumoto, Nikiko Masumoto
Mushrooms and The Mycology of Consciousness
Join this engaging speaker, author, mycologist, medical researcher, and entrepreneur for an...
Presenter(s): Paul Stamets
Location: Merrill Hall
Honoring Land, Food Systems, and Community
Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) is an internationally renowned activist, author, and orator working on...
Presenter(s): Winona LaDuke
Location: Merrill Hall
Soil and Your Inner Power
What can we learn from soil? How can we become more fertile and rich?
Presenter(s): Nikki Silvestri
Location: Merrill Hall
Two Paths to the Future of Food and Farming
Dr. Vandana Shiva There are two paths to the future of our food and farming. The first path is made...
Presenter(s): Dr. Vandana Shiva
