Bacchus (god of wine) invites you to this esteemed EcoFarm Conference tradition on Thursday, January 25 from 5-7pm. Join us as world class organic vintners and cider producers pour spirits in your personal EcoFarm tasting glass. Pair your wine samples with tasty provisions and your taste buds will sing! Online $25 / Onsite $30 Bonterra Vineyards/Fetzer American Winery of the Year 2016 Chance Creek Vineyards Organically and sustainably grown and bottled in Redwood Valley Clif Family Winery & Farm “Wines with a Sense of Place” Comanche Cellars Sustainably crafted...Read more
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Wednesday, Lunch Black Bean Soup (BL/Gf/V) Cubano Sandwich (D/M/W) Vegetarian Cubano Sandwich (V/W) Fresh Potato Chips (Gf/V) Cauliflower Salad (Gf/V) Caramel Banana (Gf/V) Wednesday, Dinner Marinated Cabbage Salad with Fresh Mint & Thai Basil (Gf/V) Shrimp Pad Thai (F/N) Tofu & Wild Mushroom Pad Thai (N/S/V) (Pad Thai: option for gluten free noodles) Fresh Fried Spring Roll (BL/E/V/W) Sweet Thai Chili Dipping Sauce (GF/S/V) Coconut-Pineapple Pannacotta (Gf/Veg) Thursday, Breakfast Scrambled Eggs (E/Gf/Veg) Bacon (Gf/M) Tofu Spinach Scramble - (Gf/S/V) Veggie...Read more
Crop producers who attend EcoFarm Conference are in for an abundance of relevant subject matter to help with crop planning, plant and soil nutrition and other production and marketing subjects. A few choices are highlighted here. Organic Flower Production will open up a whole new realm for growers looking to diversify from vegetables or who enjoy being surrounded by beautiful blooms. Flowers are not only gorgeous and satisfying to produce, but they preserve biological diversity for pollinators and insects who feed on nectar and pollen. They are a great choice for...Read more
Growers who attend EcoFarm Conference will get exposure to tools of all types. On show in EcoFarm's Marketplace includes companies: Oggun, Man@ Machine, KULT-Kress, and Tend. Oggun is more than a tractor, it's a way of thinking . Our world changed in 1981 when Don Estridge of IBM, launched the IBM PC. Estridge made the decision, revolutionary for that time and place, that the machine would be made from off-the-shelf, easily obtainable parts and that the design specification would be made public. He changed our world forever. Had he not died in 1985 in the crash of...Read more
EcoFarm Conference is rich with traditions. A long-standing ritual is the keynote panel of Successful Organic Farmers who share their stories and insights on Friday morning. Learn what these farmers do, why they do it, and what they’ve learned along the way! Please join us in welcoming: Jean-Martin Fortier of La Ferme des Quatre-Temps, Dee Harley of Harley Farm Goat Dairy, and Javier Zamora of JSM Organics. Successful Organic Farmers Jean-Martin Fortier, La Ferme des Quatre-Temps, Québec, Canada Jean-Martin (JM) Fortier is a farmer, educator and author specializing in...Read more
EcoFarm Conference plays a critical role in the work that scholars do on their farms and in their communities, serving as a platform for networking and educational exchange. Our fundraising campaign is still active, so if you haven't yet donated, we urge you to act now ! The more dollars we raise, the more scholars can join us at the 38th annual EcoFarm Conference . Thursday's scholars can participate in our Intergenerational Farmers Mixer , Seed & Scion Swap , Meet the Experts, and hear groundbreaking Keynote Speakers; John Ikerd and Doria Robinson , a long with...Read more
Tractors, books, seeds, sustainable packaging, fertilizers, software, tools...You can find this and SO much more in our tented Marketplace at EcoFarm Conference. New this year, Patagonia will be featured in the Marketplace showcasing a variety of goods, including their new line of Workwear - built to stand up to long days of physical work outdoors, and their new spring line of All Seasons Hemp Canvas for warmer weather or more temperate climates. Don't miss tasting Patagonia Provisions line, including their Long Root Ale , made with Kernza , a perennial grain during...Read more
We are thrilled to announce the full line-up of educational offerings coming up at EcoFarm Conference this January. Building upon our farmer-to-farmer education model, EcoFarm Conference represents the convergence of all sectors invested in building a healthy food system and world. You, the EcoFarm community, make this possible - from your poignant workshop proposals, to your leadership in education, to the time you give to help organize the conference as a whole. Thank you! View the full schedule of Keynote & Workshop Sessions! View the Pre-Conference Events...Read more
By Renata Brillinger, Executive Director of CalCAN and a resident of Sonoma County, 5 days into the Northern California fires which are now nearly 100% contained as of this write-up. The wildfires raging here in Sonoma County, where I live, and in neighboring Napa and Mendocino Counties, remain virtually uncontained as we go into the fifth day. They are breaking records we don’t want to break: most deadly; most expensive; greatest property damage; worst air quality on record. And there are impacts as well with the loss of treasured landmarks, historic icons and...Read more
This year at EcoFarm childcare is offered for only $10 a day per child. Make sure to register online early as spots will fill up fast! Children will enjoy play time and a hands-on creative project in the childcare room, as well as outdoor play at the beach and/or a exploratory walk through the beautiful Asilomar Conference Grounds. Caregivers Neena and Sandy have over 15 years of experience providing childcare for EcoFarm families. Childcare Hours Thursday & Friday: 8:15 am - 5:30 pm (closed during lunch) Saturday: 8:15 am - 12:00 pm Please note that children must...Read more