This great conference is gearing up for the 3rd year and anyone interested in farming should not miss this event. It is jam-packed with information from the workshops and exhibitors and includes time to network and socialize as well.
The purpose of the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference is to provide farmers with more in-depth educational information, to facilitate networking, dialog, and visioning among members of the Florida small farms community, and to increase awareness of the small farms industry to decision makers, supporting institutions, and the general public.
The conference will provide high quality educational and networking activities geared to small farms. Concurrent educational sessions (presentations, workshops, hands-on demonstration, and discussion groups) will be provided to share results of groundbreaking research and provide educational support for producers to operate sustainable and profitable enterprises.
The sessions will span across the following topics:
- Alternative Enterprises
- Alternative Energy
- Business and Marketing
- Horticulture
- Livestock
Organic and Sustainable Farming
- Policy and Regulations
Additional Conference Highlights Include:
- Pre-conference Workshops and Tours
- Featured Florida Farmers
- Livestock Arena with Live Animal Exhibits
- Local Foods
- Large Exhibition Showcasing Products and Technologies
- Farmer to Farmer Roundtable Discussions
To register go to http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu
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