HOW THE WORKSHOPS ARE ORGANIZED

Betsy will send this info soon
for posting here.


THE CONFERENCE THEME

The theme of the conference – Sustaining our Bounty – reflects the incredible bounty of agricultural products that the state of California produces. California leads the state in the production of many valuable agricultural products and California Grown is a respected symbol of quality throughout the world. California's small farmers are an integral part of this agricultural system and are the leaders and innovators whose efforts are helping to prepare the state for the challenges ahead.

As the nation and the state continue to struggle in a weakened economy and with a statewide drought, small farmers, as well as farmers' market managers, are seeking ideas to help them sustain the progress they have made and find opportunities to continue to diversify, grow, improve and expand their operations. The 2010 California Small Farm Conference will bring them those ideas.

Through day-long short courses and farm tours, intensive classroom workshops, engaging keynote addresses and numerous networking opportunities, the 2010 California Small Farm Conference will give small farmers, farmers' market managers and others in California's small farm industry the information they need to be successful.




SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO ME

Ensuring Food safety: GAPs, Auditing, and Post-harvest Handling
In recent years an increasing number of people in the United States have become seriously ill from food-borne pathogens. This has increased the risk of operating any food-related business. This workshop will present information about Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), food safety audit requirements, and new government regulations and laws. Participants will be provided with various options for developing food safety plans and for coping with audits.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

http://www.californiafarmconference.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&t...


RUSS PARSONS
Los Angeles TImes Food Writer
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-california-cook-sg,0,7058690.story...


LOCATION
DEL MAR MARRIOT

11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, California 92130 USA
Phone: 1-858-523-1700
Fax: 1-858-523-1355
Sales: 1-858-369-6004
Sales fax: 1-858-369-6066

San Diego - SAN
Phone: 1 619 400 2400
Hotel direction: 17 miles S
Driving Directions: From San Diego Airport: North on I-5 exit Carmel Valley Rd. (right). Turn on 2nd left onto El Camino Real. Hotel on left.


SUNDAY AFTERNOON
EVE

From February 28, 2010 5:30 PM
Until February 28, 2010 8:30 PM

Location
San Diego Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130 [map it!]

Price $25.00

Info Line 888-712-4188
Website http://www.californiafarmcon...

Contact Betsy Shea
PO Box 73614
Davis, CA 95617

888-712-4188
sandiego2010@californiafarmconference.com



Description

The 2010 Tasting Reception at the 2010 California Small Farm Conference will showcase the rich culinary landscape of the San Diego area. This culinary treat will feature local farms, chefs, wineries, breweries, bakeries and other food purveyors. Delectable seasonal offerings like fresh squeezed orange, apple and pomegranate juices, winter veggies, citrus and exotic fruits from local growers, dried fruits, cheeses, fish, meats, dips, baked goods and much more will be enjoyed at the reception. Live cooking demonstrations with special guest chefs will turn local agriculture products into tasty dishes for you to sample. Paired with exceptional local wines and brews, you'll understand why this is a highlight of the California Small Farm Conference. 'Break the ice' at the conference and network with other conference participants while exploring the vibrant culinary culture of the region at the 2010 Tasting Reception. Ticket Cost: $25.


Agenda
Sunday, February 28, 2010

7:30 am to 6:00 pm Conference Registration Open
Hotel Lobby
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Short Courses
Offsite
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Scholarship Orientation

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Tasting Reception
Grand Ballroom

Monday, March 1, 2010

7:30 am to 4:00 pm Conference Registration Open
Hotel Lobby
7:30 am to 9:00 pm
Exhibits Open
Grand Ballroom

9:00 am to 10:15 am
General Session
Grand Ballroom

Keynote Address by Rayne Pegg

10:00 am to 10:45 am Coffee Break
Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:30 am to 12:00 pm Workshops in Thematic Tracks
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch
Grand Ballroom
Keynote Address by A.G. Kawamura (invited)

1:15 pm to 2:45 pm Workshops in Thematic Tracks
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Workshops in Thematic Tracks
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Banquet Dinner
Grand Ballroom

Presentation of the Tom Haller Award by the California Small Farm Conference

Presentation of the Pedro Ilic Award by the UC Small Farm Program

Keynote Address by Russ Parsons


Tuesday, March 2, 2010

7:30 am to 9:30 am Conference Registration Open
Hotel Lobby
7:30 am to 12:30 pm Exhibits Open
Grand Ballroom
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast and Plenary Address
Grand Ballroom

Keynote Address by Josh Viertel

9:15 am to 10:45 am Workshops in Thematic Tracks
11:00 am to 12:30 pm Workshops in Thematic Tracks

12:45 pm
Latebird Raffle Drawing
Hotel Lobby








MAIN WEBSITE

http://www.californiafarmconference.com/joomla/


FACEBOOK PAGE

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Davis-CA/California-Small-Farm-Conference/12423...


CONTACT INFO

From February 28, 2010 5:30 PM
Until February 28, 2010 8:30 PM

Location
San Diego Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130 [map it!]

Price $25.00

Info Line 888-712-4188
Website http://www.californiafarmcon...

Contact Betsy Shea
PO Box 73614
Davis, CA 95617

888-712-4188
sandiego2010@californiafarmconference.com

TASTE OF SAN DIEGO

5:30 PM- 8:30 PM

EXHIBITORS

http://www.californiafarmconference.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&t...


LOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
http://www.californiafarmconference.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&t...


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
http://www.californiafarmconference.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&t...



LINKS

SAN DIEGO ROOTS SUStAINABLE FOOD PROJECT

http://www.sandiegoroots.org/


BEGINNING FARMERS
http://beginningfarmers.org/2010-california-small-farm-conference-in-san-dieg...


ROOTS OF CHANGE
http://www.facebook.com/rootsofchange?v=wall

LINKS FROM ROOTS OF CHANGE
http://www.rocfund.org/links


 

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