Florida Small Farms & Alternative Enterprises Conference

"Sustaining Small Farms; Strengthening Florida's Communities" July 31 & August 1, 2010
Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee Florida

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Event Set-up and Association Meetings ONLY. The conference opens Saturday morning at 7:00am. Please refer to the Saturday and Sunday agenda for conference events.

10:00 am to 6:00 pm Livestock Educational Demonstrators: Animal Arrival and Housing
KVLS Pavilion
3:00 to 8:00 pm Registration Open for Exhibitors Arrival and Setup
Exhibition Hall and Exhibit Area A
  ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Time 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Extension Services Building KVLS Pavilion Exhibition Building
162 160/161 TBA TBA TBA
  Reserved for In-Service Training This Area Not Available Florida Association of Community Farmers Markets Greater Everglades Food Shed Alliance
&
Florida Food Policy Council
(Joint meeting)
Florida Organic Growers & Consumers Inc.
 

IN-SERVICE TRAINING
For UF/IFAS County Extension Faculty, State Faculty, and Invited Guests

To be Announced

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

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7:00 to 8:30 am Registration; Morning Refreshments; Visit Exhibitors, Visit Livestock Barn
8:30 to 10:00 am Conference Kick-Off and Keynote Address by Will Allen
10:00 to 10:30 am

Innovative Farmer Awards

 

10:30 to 11:00 am Morning Break; Visit Exhibitors, Visit Livestock Barn
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:30
Location: Extension Services Building KVLS Pavilion Exhibition Building
  Alternative Energy Business & Marketing Livestock Horticulture Organic & Sustainable Farming Policy & Regulations
  Earth Wind and Fire: Renewable Energy Options Florida Market Maker: Connecting Producers with New Markets* Pasture Management Expanding Your Fruit Portfolio: Stone Fruit & Muscadine Grapes Healthy Schools, Healthy Kids - Florida Farm to School Programs Advocacy 101
12:00 to 2:00 pm

Florida's Finest: A Celebration of Local Food - Lunch Provided and Visit Exhibitors, Visit Livestock Barn
Exhibition Building

  CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 2:00 -3:00
Location: Extension Services Building KVLS Pavilion Exhibition Building
  Alternative Energy Business & Marketing Livestock Horticulture Organic & Sustainable Farming Policy & Regulations
  Southeastern US Renewable Energy Policy- What Pays Are Your Records a Wreck? Planning is the Solution! Weed Management Techniques for Keeping Fresh Produce Quality High after Harvest High-Quality Compost for Organic and Conventional Farms Accessing Government Programs

3:30 to 4:30 pm

Afternoon Break, Visit Exhibitors, Visit Livestock Barn
Exhibit Hall and Livestock Barn close at 4:30
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Location: Extension Services Building KVLS Pavilion Exhibition Building
  Alternative Energy Business & Marketing Livestock Horticulture Organic & Sustainable Farming Policy & Regulations
  Combined Heat and Power Options for the Small Farm What Do Your Finances Say About Your Farm? Hobby vs. Business Grass Fed Beef: How Do We Get There? Exploring Hydroponic Growing Systems The Nuts and Bolts of CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) Direct Marketing Regulations (How to Get Products to Market Legally)

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

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7:30 to 9:30 am Registration; Morning Refreshments; Visit Exhibitors, Visit Livestock Barn
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Time: 9:00 - 10:30
Location: Extension Services Building KVLS Pavilion Exhibition Building
  Alternative Enterprises Business & Marketing Livestock Horticulture Organic & Sustainable Farming Policy & Regulations
  Agritourism Developing Your Farm's Future through Business Plans Poultry Management Using High Tunnels to Extend the Season and Reduce Costs Advanced Disease Management for Organic Vegetables Small Farm Friendly Approaches to Food Safety
10:30 to 11:00 am AM Break, Visit Exhibitors, Visit Livestock Barn
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:00
Location: Extension Services Building KVLS Pavilion Exhibition Building
  Alternative Enterprises Business & Marketing Livestock Horticulture Organic & Sustainable Farming Policy & Regulations
  Aquaculture and Aquaponics The Excitement about Social Marketing - How it Can Help Your Operation Liability Issues of Livestock Ownership It's Cold Out Here! Protecting Your Plants During Frost Events New to Organic? Using Science and Technology to Increase Profits Safe Handling of Poultry Products

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Florida's Finest: A Celebration of Local Food - Lunch Provided
Exhibition Building

Farmer and Chef Recognition
Moderated by Nola Wilson, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension and
Robert Kluson, UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension

  CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Time: 2:30 - 3:00 2:00 - 3:30
Location: Extension Services Building KVLS Pavilion Exhibition Building
  Alternative Enterprises Business & Marketing Livestock Horticulture Organic & Sustainable Farming Policy & Regulations
  Minor Fruit Crops Florida MarketMaker (*Repeat of Saturday Session) Small Ruminant Management Specialty Vegetables for Direct Market Diversifying the Income Portfolio for Organic Products E-Technology Tools to Enhance Farm Business

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For Further Information

 
Educational Program Content General Conference Information

Danielle Treadwell, Committee Co-Chair
University of Florida, IFAS
Horticultural Sciences Department
PO Box 110690
Gainesville, FL 32611-0690
Tel: 352-392-1928
Email: ddtreadw@ufl.edu

Mandy Stage, Conference Coordinator
University of Florida, IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
Tel: 352-392-5930
Email: mstage@ufl.edu

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