Annie Novak Keynote Speaker // Exhibit Opportunities // FL Small Farms & Alt Enterprises Conf.

Annie Novak to Provide Keynote Address!  Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference  Informing and Inspiring Agricultural Innovators August 2-4, 2013 * Kissimmee, FL www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms       Annie at Eagle Street Rooftop Farm. Photograph by Lauren Mandel.     Annie Novak, founder and director of Growing Chefs, to provide the keynote address. Read more     Sessions, Speakers and Agenda Business, Greenhouse and Hydroponics, Food Safety, Livestock Systems, Pest Management, Organic and Sustainable Farming, Specialty Crops, Marketing, Technology and a whole lot MORE..... Descriptions and speakers for each education session are provided to help you find the best sessions for you. See Details   Tours, Exhibits, Keynote address, Livestock on Display, Florida Produce and Networking Functions - The Agenda will help you view at-a-glance all conference activities. See Agenda   Exhibit Opportunities Showcase your company and products to Florida's new and growing agricultural sectors.   Over 95% past exhibitors' surveyed in the past four years state they meet their target audience. The show time is compacted to 1½ days, making the most of your time. Big enough to make exhibiting worthwhile, yet small enough to build meaningful relationships with over 700 attendees annually. BECOME AN EXHIBITOR Don't delay - limited space   Registration Scholarship for FL Small Farmers Application Deadline June 1, 2013 Florida small farmers who cannot attend the conference due to financial hardship have the opportunity to apply for a registration scholarship. Up to a $180 value, the scholarship covers the cost of a full conference registration. Applications will be received in order received. See Application Details.   Contribute to the Florida Small Farmer Scholarship Fund Donations are requested and used to support Florida small farmers who need financial help to participate in this educational event. Learn how you can help.   Register NOW! Register to secure space in the sessions you want to attend. Friday tours have limited space and early registration is encouraged.  See Registration Information     Conference Sponsors   Sustaining Partners     Platinum Sponsor      Gold Sponsors   Silver Sponsors                   Bronze Sponsors                                      FL Farm Bureau Federation  FL Farm Bureau Insurance   General Sponsors                Interested in sponsoring? Please visit our Sponsorship Opportunities webpage or contact Bob Hochmuth chair of the fund raising committee. For More Information About the Florida small farms conference, visit the 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   Check the box "Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises"     Who will be There  · Beginning Farmers · Small Farms  · Transitional Farmers  · Family Farms  · Mid-sized Farms   · Allied-industry     Representatives · Educators · Researchers · Agricultural Associations · Policy-makers · Foundations · Individuals interested in being a part of, and strengthening the small farms and alternative enterprises community in Florida   Accommodations  Hotel and lodging facilities offering special reduced rates to attendees are filling. Make reservations early and before the reservation deadline. (7/1) See Accommodations    About the Conference  Celebrating its fifth year, the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference is a proven venue in providing farmers with up-to-date, research-based, in-depth educational information. It facilitates networking and an open dialog among members of Florida's small farms community.  It is also an excellent vehicle for increasing awareness of Florida's small farms industry to decision makers and supporting institutions, and partners from the public sector.   Quick Links Agenda   Become An Exhibitor Sponsors Become a Sponsor Registration Information Accommodations Location Hosted by

 

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