Michael Shuman Keynote Speaker // Register Today! // FL Small Farms & Alternative Enterprises Conf

 

Announcing MICHAEL SHUMAN as Keynote Speaker! July 9th - Early Registration Deadline Special Guest Room Rates Expiring - Make Your Reservations Today     Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference     Educating Entrepreneurs to Strengthen Local Food Systems   July 27-29, 2012 * Kissimmee, FL   www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms            Michael Shuman author of "The Small-Mart Revolution" to provide the keynote address at the 4th Annual Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference. Read more     July 9 is Deadline for Early Registration Don't Delay   The early registration deadline is July 9, but many sessions have limited capacity so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.     Can't attend the entire conference? Take advantage of the one or two day options available.    See Registration Information          Program Finalized and Available  The Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference Committees are proud to bring to   you another outstanding event.This year's conference will feature: · Keynote Speaker, Michael Shuman · Innovative Farmer Awards   · Tours, Workshops and Educational Sessions · Trade Show with Suppliers and Resources · Live Animal Exhibits  · Saturday Networking Social with Chefs & Entertainment · And much more!    Use the following links to view the overall agenda-at-a-glance and to learn more about this incredible program.    Agenda-at-a-Glance  Keynote Speaker Michael Shuman  Tours, Workshops and Sessions  Exhibitor Listing  Educational Posters  Networking and Social Events        Conference Sponsors It is our privilege to recognize the following organizations and companies for their contributions. Their support helps provide the quality, cutting-edge education offered at the conference. Sustaining Partner     Platinum Sponsors    Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors         Bronze Sponsor                                           General Sponsor                      If you are interested in sponsoring, please visit our Sponsorship Opportunities webpage or contact Bob Hochmuth chair of the fund raising committee.     Food and Beverage Contributors We would like to recognize the following Florida farms and allied industries for their donation to the conference.                                                   Outstanding Contributors to the FL Small Farmer Registration Scholarship Thank you for providing funds so Florida Small Farmers may participate in this premier educational and networking conference.                          Reduced Room Rates Expiring - Make Your Reservation Today!  Rates are expiring and availability is limited for hotels and motels supporting the conference by offering participants reduced guest room rates.       View Accommodations    State "Small Farms" to receive the reduced rates.       Who Should Attend  · Small Family Farms · Transitional Farmers · Beginning Farmers · Allied-industry Representatives · Educators · Researchers · Agricultural Associations · Policy-makers · Foundations · Anyone interested in becoming a part of, and strengthening the small farm community in Florida   Help Us Reach Florida Farmers   If you know Florida farmers, colleagues, industry representatives or others who might be interested in participating in this conference, please forward this announcement. Thank you!     Become of Friend of the Conference YOUR INVOLVEMENT MAKES A DIFFERENCE   · Is your organization directly funding individuals to participate in the conference?  · Are you spreading the word about the conference? · Are you promoting the conference at other meetings and events?   Tell us about your efforts and become a Friend of the FL SF Conference.     Become an Exhibitor      Looking to introduce your products to small farms and alternative enterprises farming communities?  Become an Exhibitor.     · 100% of the exhibitors surveyed in 2010 and 2011 met their target audience.   · 99% of past exhibitors responded they would exhibit again.   · Roughly 800 participants attend yearly.   Take this opportunity to expand your customer base and showcase new products to existing clientele.  See details.     Quick Links Sponsors Food and Beverage Contributors Session Details Agenda Registration Information Location Accommodations For More Information About this year's conference, visit the 2012 conference website: www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms    About small farms in Florida, visit the small farms website: http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu/ Mandy Stage, Conference Coordinator Tel: 352-392-5930; Email: mstage@ufl.edu