Are you:
A conventional farmer looking for more information on ecological farming?
An organic farmer interested in expanding with value-added product?
A market gardener wishing to extend your production (and revenue) season?
An organic vegetable gardener interested in making more efficient use of your space?
A teacher or youth advocate looking to involve young people in farming and food self-sufficiency?
A researcher interested in food policy initiatives in other provinces?
Do you just want to know how to help feed yourself and your family?

It’s all here, and much more… at ACORN-NL’s 1st Sustainable Farming Conference is in just 9 days… and we have an impressive lineup for you to choose from:

workshops, on-farm practical sessions, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, even a by-appointment one-on-one with for info on organic certification standards

With keynote speakers and guest presenters including:
Theresa Schumilas (Ontario) – an organic farmer & expert in community economic development with local, sustainable food systems
Wayne Roberts (Ontario) – Mgr, Toronto Food Policy Council & author of “The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food”
Rupert Jannasch (N.Sc) – Organic Transition Specialist
Norbert Kungl (N.Sc) – Selwood Green Organic Farm & Pres. of Nova Horticultural Consultants

For registration info, contact:
Conference Coordinator: Mark Wilson nlorganics@yahoo.com 709.764.3169
or ACORN-NL Coordinator Alison Dyer acorn-nl@acornorganic.org 709.576.1312