The 35th Annual Summer NOFA Conference

August 7-9th, 2009 At University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Dan Kittredge will have  workshop on Saturday, August 8th, from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at the Campus Center, 174-76.

Overview:

  *A Paradigm Shift: Concepts Necessary for the Production of Nutrient Dense
Crops*
Daniel Kittredge: Director of the Real Food Campaign,
www.realfoodcampaign.org.

Maximizing crop nutrition and yield are only possible when the biological system is understood and intelligently managed. This workshop will lay out the concepts and logistics underlaying the production of NDC. We will focus on nutrient density, limiting factors in biological systems, principles and science behind transcending weed, insect and disease issues, protein  synthesis and proteolysis, soil microbial and fungal dominance, ergs/paramagnetism and soil energy flow. Flavor and quality increase with nutrient density.

This event is a fundraiser to support the efforts of the Real FoodCampaign in networking with local farmers and retailers to makeNutrient Dense Food more available in our food supply.

DATE: Saturday, May 9th, 2009 

TIME: 6:30 pm

PLACE: Yoga and Nia for Life Center, 50 Beharrell Street, W. Concord, MA.

Tickets are $25 each and $35 with a reduced price Niaclass at 5:30

FOR RESERVATIONS OR TO INQUIRE PLEASE CONTACTSuzanne@RealFoodCampaign.orgor call Remineralize the Earth at (413) 586-4429http://remineralize.org. 

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The Real Food Campaign of Remineralize the Earth is growing NutrientDense Food.Nutrient Dense Food is grown using the soil's natural biological,chemical and physical properties to yield amazing produce that tastesbetter, has a longer shelf life and is higher in vitamins,carbohydrates, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and trace minerals.Nourishing Our Bodies and Our PlanetAlso-- Growing Nutrient Dense food is good for the environment-- itplaces valuable minerals back into the soil, reduces flooding bychanging the flocculation levels of the soil and increases carbonsequestration. Not to mention no more need for chemical remedies thatharm the planet and our water supply!Making a change in every aspect of our lives--just by changing the waywe view food!

Please join us for an evening filled with opportunities fornourishment. Come learn about the Real Food Campaign, Nutrient DenseFood, how to improve your soil and grow food with more nutrients andwhat to do to make this resource more available.  The money investednow can have an exponential value down the road.

In conjunction with the Massachusetts Nutrient Density Field Trainings, a project of the Northeast Nutrient Density Network, Dan Kittredge will be teaching a one day workshop on Basic Principles and Applications for Nutrient Dense Crop Production.

From this one day field training, you will:
• Learn basic agronomic principles of growing nutrient dense crops in a morning power point presentation.
• Learn key skills like taking brix and conductivity readings, applying base minerals,foliar sprays and nutrient drenches in a field demonstration.
• Walk through the workshop location observing a broad range of crops and discussing historical experience to integrate theoretical principles into practical knowledge.

Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Time: 9am - 5pm

Location: Many Hands Organic Farm, 411 Sheldon Rd., Barre, MA

For more information, see NOFA Massachusetts.

 Rundlett Middle School, 144 South Street, Concord, NH
 March 7, 2009, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 

Building Community - Many Hands, Many Voices

 The Northeast Organic Farming Association will be having its 7th Annual Winter Conference on March 7, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.   The one day conference will offer 37 workshops for organic farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and consumers. The conference will also feature a children’s program, Market Fair with over 70 local green businesses, live music, raffle, and a potluck lunch.  The price for attendance will be $35 for NOFA-NH members, $45 for non-members. The fee also covers two breaks and a lunch featuring local and organic foods and beverages.  There will be forty workshops, some in tracks, such as soils and soil management, permaculture, livestock (overview, poultry, and bees), and home-based agricultural businesses (brewing, cheese making, and soap making). There will also be a series of workshops devoted to organizing in your community: creating farmers markets, agricultural support groups, agricultural commissions, community garden space, developing a produce distribution point, and creating a bulk grain buying cooperative and many others. Other individual topics include organic gardening, seed starting, getting certified, and record keeping.

Dan Kittredge of RTE will be teaching two workshops at the event, at 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM.  The first one will be entitled "A Paradigm Shift: Concepts Necessary for the Production of Nutrient dense Crops and Their Potential", which will focus on understanding the necessary concepts to produce nutrient-dense crops.   The second one will be titled "Nutrient-dense Crop Production: A How-To", and will build on the concepts of the previous workshop by explaining how to apply the concepts of nutrient dense foods to actual production.

For more information, visit NOFA-NH's calendar or NOFA-VT's website .