Registration is Open! // 2014 FL Small Farms and Alt Enterprises Conf

	Update - Registration is Open! Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference August 1 - 2, 2014 * Osceola Heritage Park * Kissimmee, FL* smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu
	Check out the fantastic selection of workshops, sessions and pre-conference tours!         Register now to secure space. Learn More »   Support a Florida Small Farmer's Attendance   Each year we provide support to Florida small farmers who request help to attend this educational and networking event. If you would like to help a Florida small farmer participate, simply indicate your donation amount when you register. Learn More »   Florida Producers: Sell Your Products! Submission Deadline May 20th    Conference photo by UF, IFAS, ICS We want to offer as much Local, Fresh Florida-produced food that is possible for this conference. This is an opportunity to showcase your products and expand your market.   Submission deadline: May 20th, 2014. See more details      Potential Exhibitors: What Makes This Event So Special?   Reserve Space Today! Conference photo by UF, IFAS, ICS  « Designed specifically for beginning, small, family, mid-size, and transitional farmers of Florida.   « Enhanced functions exclusively in the exhibit area. See the NEW Exhibit Schedule of Events     « Visibility is maximized. See the NEW floor plan    « ALL WITHIN 24 hours from setup to tear down. Making efficient use of Your Time.   Show and Share: Poster Presentation Opportunity   Conference photo by UF, IFAS, ICS ·  Generate visibility for your organization, farm, or company. ·  Share details of your work, successes and lessons learned. ·  Interact directly with Florida's farming communities.   Submit an abstract for consideration as a poster presentation today! Submission deadline: 5:00pm, June 16th 2014.    See details    OUR SPONSORS!   THANK YOU for Your Commitment and Support                                                                                       Interested in supporting the conference? See sponsorship opportunities or contact Bob Hochmuth, Sponsorship Chair, Tel: 386-362-1725; Email: bobhoch@ufl.edu   Questions?   * General Information: Mandy Stage, 352-392-5930, mstage@ufl.edu * Sponsorship Opportunities: Bob Hochmuth, 386-362-1725, bobhoch@ufl.edu  * Exhibitor Information: Derek Barber, 386- 752-5384, dlbarber@ufl.edu  * Educational Session Content : Danielle Treadwell, 352-273-4775, ddtreadw@ufl.edu * Poster Presentation: Dan Fenneman, 850-973-4138, dfenneman@ufl.edu * Florida Food Products:     - Jim DeValerio, 904-966-6299, jtd@ufl.edu      - Jessica Sullivan, 321- 697-3000, sullivan@ufl.edu       About Small Farms & Alternative Enterprises   A statewide team of UF and FAMU cooperative extension service faculty and staff host a farming resources website with information such as "getting started" and"marketing" as well as links to valuable sources, and much more.   In addition to the statewide conference, the Small Farms team also coordinates several regional workshops, and working groups that meet periodically on operating small farms.   Visit the Small Farms & Alternative Enterprises website to access these helpful resources and further information about farming in Florida.   Visit the Calendar of Events  section of the website to view upcoming educational programs offered in your region and throughout the state, including: - 7th Caribbean Beekeeping Congress & 2nd Caribbean Bee College  - Attracting Pollinators, Beneficial Insects and Other Good Guys - NFLAG Equine Workshop - 2014 Local Food Enterprise Summit - Master Farmer Program - Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations    Hosted by
	2014 Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference