REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 12 - FL Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference

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Reminder - REGISTRATION DEADLINE is July 12 Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference July 31 & August 1, 2010 Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu     The Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference is hosted by  University of Florida/IFAS and Florida A& M University, CESTA Registration Deadline is July 12 Receive the early bird special of $110 when you register before July 12. CLICK HERE to learn more about participating Please note registration increases to $160 after July 12 and is subject to availability.     Last Chance to Reserve a Booth Don't miss the chance to expand your customer base and showcase new products to existing clientele. This conference is the ideal venue to introduce your products to the Florida farm community. Reserve space now     Lodging Lodging is available in the near vicinity to the conference. Click here for more information on locations and making a reservation.       Questions Educational Program Danielle Treadwell Educational Program Chair TEL: 352-392-1928 EMAIL: ddtreadw@ufl.edu Exhibitor Information Susan Kelly Exhibitor Chair TEL: 352-793-2728 Email: sakelly@ufl.edu General Information Mandy Stage Conference Coordinator TEL: 352-392-5930 Email: mstage@ufl.edu     Join Our Announcement List After entering your email address, select the "Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises" from the publicity list.     On Facebook? Become a Friend of the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference. Fan Page NEW on the Conference Website! Sponsors and Partners Conference Exhibitors Educational Posters Session Speakers Updated Agenda-at-Glance   Also featured at the conference will be Florida foods, live animal exhibits, and innovated farmers. Read more about conference by visiting the "Florida SF/AE Conference" located on the Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises website. http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu     Who Should Attend * Small to Mid-sized   Family Farmers * Institutional Food   Service Providers * Beginning Farmers * Allied-industry Reps * Educators * Researchers * Policy-makers * Agricultural Associations * Foundations * City/Regional Planners * Anyone Interested in Strengthening Florida's Food System     Interested in Farming in Florida? Why You Should Attend Discover the latest information, products and technologies to: · Increase your productivity · Diversify your operations · Increase your profitability   Listen to cutting-edge presentations that address: · Emerging state/federal programs · New production and marketing strategies · Future industry trends   Take advantage of the many networking opportunities throughout the conference to: · Find solutions that fit your needs · Meet new colleagues with similar interests · Share your expertise and strengthen Florida's food system.   Sponsors It is with great pleasure we recognize the following organizations for their commitment and support of the 2010 conference.  Sustaining Partner The University of Florida/IFAS Platinum Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Gold Florida A&M University/CESTA Whole Foods Market Silver Aramark Verti-Gro Destiny Organics USDA Farm Service Agency Florida Farm Bureau Federation & Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Global Organics Specialty Source, Inc. Farm Credit of Florida Florida Association of Community Farmers Markets   Bronze Hani's Mediterranean Organics Bowen Brothers, Inc. OIA NORTH AMERICA   Contributions Crop Production Services, Inc. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Bob Hochmuth, chair of the fund raising committee.     Help Spread the Word This conference will be a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is interested in any aspect of farming in Florida. We would appreciate it if you could forward this announcement to any of your friends and colleagues who may be interested in attending.

 

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