Event

Kitchen Table Talks: What it really takes to be a farmer

Wednesday, February 19, 6:30-8:30pm
Kitchen Table Talks: What it really takes to be a farmer

Join us for the next Kitchen Table Talks at 18 Reasons, where we see how farmers use creative strategies to start or maintain their farms in contemporary California. What wild and crazy things are farmers willing to try? How can consumers get involved? What are modern farmers really like?

Speakers:

Adam Gaska of Mendocino Organics created a diverse organic farm supported by such innovations as his RSA (Restaurant Supported Agriculture) program and Pork Shares.

Ryan Casey's Blue House Farm has made a name for itself by selling organic produce and gorgeous fresh cut flowers through its farmers' markets and CSA program.

Deborah Yashar spent eight years helping to train new farmers at ALBA before joining the Ecological Farming Association (presenters of the Eco Farm Conference).

Peter Martinelli is the owner of Fresh Run Farm and a board member of MALT, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust.

Kitchen Table Talks is a joint venture of CUESA, Civil Eats and 18 Reasons.