5th Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference

If you care about your local food community, family farms, and independent agriculture, please join us for this inspiring event!

The 5th Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference

    WHEN: September 12 & 13, 2011
    WHERE: The Pearl Stable in San Antonio, Texas
    MORE INFO: http://farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2011

Join this exciting gathering of activists, farmers and ranchers, food producers, consumers, and non-profits who care about our food, our farmers, and our land. Come learn about the latest developments in agriculture and food, and get the tools you need to help make a difference. We hold this conference on a Monday and Tuesday so that farmers who go to weekend markets can participate in the discussions. Whether you are new to the food movement or a seasoned veteran, this conference is not to be missed. We hope to see you there!

TOPICS INCLUDE: Keynote Address by John Ikerd ~ Genetically Modified Foods ~ Water Issues in Texas ~ 2012 Farm Bill ~ Food Justice ~ Raw Milk ~ Effective Activism: Lessons from the 2011 Texas Legislative Session ~ Animal ID: Recent Activity from USDA ~ Corporatization of Our Food Supply ~ Food Safety and Local Foods

SPEAKERS: Listed at http://farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2011

REGISTRATION: Download the Registration Form at http://farmandranchfreedom.org/sff/registration-2011.pdf and mail it in with a check, or register online at http://farmandranchfreedom.org/5th-annual-farm-food-leadership-conference. Early registration ends August 15. A limited number of scholarships are available, details and an application are online.  Registration includes lunch on both days, prepared by Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due!

SPECIAL FILM SCREENING EVENT:  Farmageddon: The Unseen War on American Family Farms
Please join us for the first Texas screening of this film.  This is a fundraiser for FARFA and tickets include refreshments!

    WHEN: Monday, Sept. 12, at 7:00 p.m.
    WHERE: Pearl Full Goods Studio
    TICKETS: $15 in advance, $20 at the door

SPONSORSHIPS: Whether you are a food- or agriculture-related business, a farmer, or a local artisan, you can help us put on a great conference and promote your business at the same time. Download the Sponsorship Form at http://farmandranchfreedom.org/sff/2011-Sponsorship-Form.pdf and contact us with any questions at info@farmandranchfreedom.org or (512) 431-5967.

SILENT AUCTION: Books, Cutting Boards, Tickets to Events, Handmade Items, Garden Tools, and More!

Please donate something to the silent auction. Email us at info@farmandranchfreedom.org to contribute – another great way to promote your business while supporting this important event!

With Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors:

Edible Austin
Edible Dallas-Ft. Worth
Coyote Creek Organic Feed Mill
Growing Goods Things to Eat
H-E-B
Ideal Poultry
Cedar Park Farmers Market
Natural Gardener
Beanitos
Farmhouse Delivery
Bradley Farm
Boggy Creek Farm
River Valley Farmers Market
Herb Association of Texas
Central City Co-Op
People's Pharmacy