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Hosted by the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN), the Regional Food & Farm Forums aim to open the floor for rich dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and relationship-building across ASAN's network. The East Alabama Regional Forum is hosted in conjunction with the Auburn Real Food Challenge.
WHO IS ASAN?
The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) is a grassroots network of small and sustainably minded farmers, consumers, entrepreneurs, and advocates, working together to build a healthier, more resilient, and more democratic food system in Alabama. We tackle that in a wide variety of ways, including events like the Regional Forums; farm tours and workshops; consumer resources like local food guides; regular print and email newsletters that educate as well as amplify event announcements and success stories from throughout Alabama; and more. You can learn more at: http://asanonline.org and on Facebook.
Whether you're a farmer looking for a community of peers, or a supporter looking to do more to spur the improvement of Alabama's food system, please join ASAN today! (See MEMBERSHIP below.)
WHO IS THE AUBURN REAL FOOD CHALLENGE?
The Auburn Real Food Challenge is a group of students, working with faculty and administrators, to bring more real food on campus and in the community.
WHERE IS IT?
1) Randle Farms: 2800 Lee Rd. 27, Opelika (map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zzpMmH2Lb_rU.kmh7vGi6ip64)
2) AU Student Center ballroom: 255 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849
See agenda below for what is happening when, and where.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
The event agenda (subject to change) is:
1:30-2:00 Registration (at Randle Farms)
2:00-3:30 Tour of Randle Farms
3:30-4:00 Travel from farm to campus, additional time for registration, visiting exhibits
4:15-4:40 Welcome, housekeeping, logistics
4:50-5:20 Roundtable discussion (session #1)
5:30-6:00 Roundtable discussion (session #2)
6:10-6:40 Lightning presentations (1-2 mins each)
6:50 Dinner is served
7:00-8:00 Dinner and group visioning
8:00 Wrap-up and evaluations
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Roundtable discussion topics will include:
Compost, Vermicompost, Compost Tea, and More
Small-Scale Dairy - opportunities and challenges
Defending Alabama's Waters
Building Successful Educational Gardens
Cottage Foods and Value Added Products
Fighting Local Hunger with Local Food
Fermentation - History, Health Benefits, & Food Preservation
Local, State, and Federal Policy and Your Food
Topics are subject to change. You can suggest additional topics for roundtable discussions, so if you're passionate or curious about a topic you don't see here, bring it with you!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Member registration price is just $5 and nonmember price is $20. Students are eligible for the member price! Cost of registration includes dinner. There are scholarships available, so if cost is a concern, please contact alice@asanonline.org / 256-743-0742. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay.
MEMBERSHIP: If you're not a current ASAN member, consider joining or renewing your membership before you register for the Forum -- Individual/Supporter membership and Forum registration are just $30 combined! You can join on our website at www.asanonline.org. You can also join at the Forum -- just be sure to order a "will call" ticket so you can get the discounted rate!
DISCOUNT CODES: Event sponsors, students, and current ASAN members, you will need to use a coupon code to access/apply your registration discounts. Contact alice@asanonline.org to get the coupon code.
SPONSORS:
This event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors -- please show them some love!
* First South Farm Credit (http://www.firstsouthfarmcredit.com/)
* AARP Alabama (http://states.aarp.org/category/alabama/)
* Alabama Gulf Seafood (http://eatalabamaseafood.com/)
* Hale-Griggs Agency Nationwide Insurance (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hale-Griggs-Agency-Nationwide-Insurance/327100686771)
* Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Commercial Horticulture Program
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LocationRandle Farms / Auburn University Student Center (View)
2800 Lee Rd 27 / 255 Heisman Dr
Opelika / Auburn, AL 36801 / 36849
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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Contact
Attendees
Jayme O.
Farmscape Solutions
Notasulga, AL United States
Oct 27, 2014 12:53 PM |
Jan G.
Sunbright Organics
Tuskegee, AL United States
Oct 26, 2014 5:56 PM |
Heath H.
Sunbright Organics
Tuskegee, AL United States
Oct 26, 2014 5:56 PM |
Name Withheld
Lafayette, AL United States
Oct 24, 2014 7:23 AM |
Name Withheld
Lafayette, AL United States
Oct 24, 2014 7:23 AM |
Name Withheld
Lafayette, AL United States
Oct 24, 2014 7:23 AM |
Name Withheld
Notasulga, AL United States
Oct 22, 2014 4:12 PM |
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