The EcoAgroForestry (Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Forestry, & Rural Agroindustrial Development) Century Conference
Andrew Seriy
THE ECOAGROFORESTRY CENTURY(TM) CONFERENCE
The Steering Committee of theEcoAgroForestry Century Conference invites you to actively participate in an information sharing meetin=
g, trade show and exposition the week of September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1996 in Dermott, Arkansas in the heart of Arkansas's agricult=
ural and forest production region according to Dr. Carol Cross, Director of the Society of Lyons, Inc., and Coordinator of the EcoA=
groForestry Trade and Development Center (EAFTDC), cosponsors of the meeting.
"It's designed to bring together university experts, consultants in sustainable development, sustainable forestry and rural agroind=
ustrial development. A vital role will be played by entrepreneurs from the Caribbean Basin and Andean Pact countries, US farmers and=
agribusiness and small and medium scale agricultural and agroindustrial equipment suppliers from the US, Asia and Europe. It will =
focus on ways to create sustainable agricultural and forestry projects and at the same time, as relationships between participants a=
re formed, lead to joint ventures and strategic alliances as well as trading relationships," noted Dr. Cross.
The purpose of the conference and exhibition is to bring together the people resources, the equipment, the products, the services an=
d the technologies needed to meet the demand of creating and supporting the expanding eco-entrepreneurial culture in the USA, Latin =
America and the Caribbean through the use of appropriate EcoAgroForestry equipment consultancy and expertise from worldwide sources,=
" she added.
"If you wish to present a paper on any of the subjects listed, please email for a "Call For Papers" to sol...@cei.net. One of th=
e key highlights of the conference will be a symposium on the production of Non-Wood Paper. Equipment from the USA, Asia and Europe=
will be exhibited and a workshop will be put on by AgroResidue fed paper mill technical personnel. As an example of Non-Wood paper=
production, over 1/3 of India's paper requirements are presently being met by paper made from AgroResidues such as sugar cane bagas=
se, wheat straw, rice straw, soybean waste, cotton stalks, etc. It is clearly a workable technology.
Because Asian and European countries have long track records making paper from AgroResidues, these international technologies are be=
ing sought for the development of a rural entrepreneurial culture based on available agricultural residues.
It is very vital that we develop this industry as the burning of field residues is no longer acceptable environmentally. Additional=
ly, small scale pulp and paper mills based on Agro-Residues would create jobs in rural areas," she continued.
In addition to the Non-Wood Paper Symposium, there will be a full day symposium on kenaf. Kenaf products will be on exhibit and top=
ics of papers presented will vary from growth to product production to marketing kenaf products. A synopsis of kenaf as a fiber sou=
rce for Non-Wood paper will also be given. Several kenaf investment projects will be discussed.
The key to success in developing kenaf projects is the availability of processing facilities. In order to develop a large scale kena=
f industry, a large scale processing plant must be available. A worn out or old unused cotton gin can be retrofitted for about US$1,=
000,000. A new kenaf processing plant would cost about US$10,000,000. A kenaf pulp plant requiring 16,000 acres of kenaf could be p=
ut into place using reconditioned equipment for about US$30,000,000. A small-scale decorticator could be made available for about U=
S$50,000. Kenaf's potential as a driver of economic development will be reached only as we are able to supply the needed hard techno=
logies (equipment) and soft technologies (training and support for the people developing the project).
A comprehensive set of seminars giving step by step guidelines for taking advantage of the Caribbean Basin Initiative and Andean Pac=
t agreement will be run through the four days of the conference.
There will be presentations on naturetourism, fuel briquetting, growing fast growing nitrogen fixing trees, growing pines in the Car=
ibbean Basin for export, producing outdoor cut flowers and a wide variety of topics relating to EcoAgroForestry based environmental=
ly sound, sustainable rural development.
A paper will also be presented on the potential of hand made paper making. Other possible paper raw materials such as reed canary g=
rass and other grasses will be discussed as well.
There are a wide variety of optional activities including post conference tours to local farms, feed processing plants, feed mills, =
logging operations, poultry farms, etc. An optional post conference tour to Asia to view actual operation of the AgroResidue fed m=
ills in place is in the works if there is enough interest.
There will be a special full day workshop on creating a SOLYNC EcoAgroForestryЩ Village Business Incubator (SEAFVBI). This is a vi=
llage or village adjunct where the alternative energy resources are developed, where campesinos purchase homes under equity sharing =
and cooperative building in exchange for mentoring street children by teaching whatever skills they possess such as leather working,=
wood working, brick making, farming etc. It is a good entrepreneurial venture and making an excellent investment for joint venture=
partners. Small scale Non-Wood Paper production plants are expected to be a part of each SEAFVBI.
For more information on this innovative new profit focused conference based on developing sustainable agribased environmental entrep=
reneurship, contact Dr. Carol Cross, Director, SOLYNC, Post Office Box 5208, Pine Bluff, AR 71611 USA, call toll free 800-476=
-5962 or or 501-367-6127 or FAX 501-367-8736. Send email to sol...@cei.net for a complete conference package.
Here are the preliminary program topics. These topics are flexible depending on the interests of the participants.
DAY ONE - EcoAgroForestry and PLENARY
PLENARY - EcoAgroForestry-A New Paradigm Of Development
Low Tech Livestock Feed
The SAMEI Strategy for Natural Cosmetics and Perfume Industry Development
Lunch (Speaker) EcoAgroForestry Entrepreneurship
Fuel Briquettes from Agricultural Wastes
Generating Electricity With Biomass
Organic Fertilizers
Biomass Based Eco-Entrepreneurial Development
Using the Internet to Create a World Wide EcoAgroForestry Community Without Walls
The WEAFTDC - a Virtual Consortium
KENAF SYMPOSIUM (Day 2)
Kenaf - The Old/New Crop
Growing Kenaf in the Mid South
Kenaf As A Driver Of Large Scale Rural Economic Development
Harvesting and Processing Kenaf
Lunch(Speaker)
Kenaf for Small Scale Community Revitalization
Profitable Kenaf Products
Equipment for Kenaf Production and Processing
Return on Investment For Farmers Growing Kenaf
Return on Investment For A Kenaf Pulp Plant
NONWOOD PAPER SYMPOSIUM (Day 3)
Why NonWood Paper is an idea whose time has come
Fibers for NonWood Paper
Kenaf- A NonWood Paper Fiber Source
Hemp - A NonWood Paper Fiber Source
Lunch (Speaker)
Sisal and Other Plants for Fiber
Agro-Residues- Using Biomass Resources As Fiber Sources
Handmade Paper- NonWood Paper's Artisan Connection
Small Scale Equipment for NonWood Paper
Work with Existing Paper Mills
CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE PROGRAM
DAY 1
Welcome
Opening Remarks
Keynote Address- You Can Profit from the CBI & ATPA
Lunch
Developing a CBI or ATPA NONWOOD Paper Industry
You Can Profit from Pesticide Free Food Exports
DAY 2
How to Maximize Your CBI Business Profits While Remaining Sustainable
Develop an Export Pine Plantation
Lunch
Produce and Market Tropical Fruit
Make Briquettes from Agricultural and Forestry Wastes
DAY 3
Profitable Flower Growing for Export
You Can Profit from Kenaf Production
Lunch
Developing Long-Term Export Customers
Planning Your CBI Business
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS (DEADLINE: July 1, 1996)
* To ORGANIZE SESSIONS please ask for "Session Organizer Guidelines".
Submission fees for one or two papers are waived for papers in organized
sessions.
* To participate as a PRESENTER:
- Please, submit 4 copies of one or two papers before or on July 1,
1996;
- The submission fee is $20 per paper.
- Each manuscript should be accompanied by an abstract of no more than
100 words;
- Manuscripts of more than 12 single-spaced pages of text will not be
considered;
- Papers must not have been published, accepted, or submitted for
publication elsewhere;
- Because papers will be evaluated using a blind review process
authorship should be identified only on a removable cover page;
- The disciplines that best fit your paper must be typed on the top
right corner of the cover page;
- For co-authorships please include names, affiliations, and addresses of
all authors on your cover page and indicate who will serve as paper
presenter;
- All papers submitted will be evaluated for presentation and publication
in the Conference Proceedings.Instructions on style will be attached to
the acceptance letter;
- The title of your paper(s) is(are):
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
* If you wish to serve as a DISCUSSANT and/or a SESSION CHAIR please
fill in the line below. "Session Chair and Discussant Guidelines" as
well as copies of the papers to be discussed will be mailed to you as
soon as the sessions are organized.
Name_______________________Own Discipline(s)_________________________
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Last Name______________________________________________________
First Name and M.I.____________________________________________
Nickname for Badge_____________________________________________
Position/Title/Rank____________________________________________
Affiliation____________________________________________________
Mailing Address________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone: Day (___)________________ , Night (___)__________________
Fax: (___)________________ , E-Mail: _______________________________
CONFERENCE FEES (DUE July 1,1996)
1. Registration
Three Days US $275 x __ = ______
Two Days US $195 x __ = ______
One Day US $115 x __ = ______
2. Student Registration (verification required)
Three Days US $175 x __ = ______
Two Days US $115 x __ = ______
One Day US $ 85 x __ = ______
3. Paper Submission Fee
$20 x__ = ______
4. After July 1, 1996 Add Late Fee
Three Days US $75 x __ = ______
Two Days US $ 60x __ = ______
One Day US $ 45 x __ = ______
5. Guest Fee (companions, co-authors, session/panel organizers only)
Three Days US $125 x __ = ______
Two Days US $ 95 x __ = ______
One Day US $ 70 x __ = ______
6. Awards Banquet
Prepay Before July 1, 1996 US$45
I will pay at door US$65
7. Saturday Field Trips
Prepay Before July 1, 1996 US$55
I will pay at Conference US$65
8. Field Trip Lunch US$10
Total Amount Due =__________ ______
Note: Registration fees include "guest speakers - awards" luncheon,
one copy of the Conference Proceedings, membership in the EAF
Society, and all other conference expenses.
Payments:
______ My check is attached payable to Society of Lyons, Inc.
(in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank).
______ Please charge my Visa
______ American Express
______ MasterCard.
Credit Card Number______________________________Exp. Date___________
Authorized Signature________________________________________
Refunds: Individuals applying for program participation but not accepted
are eligible for fee refunds. Cancellations must be in writing and are
subject to a $20 handling fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations
after July 30, 1996. Refunds will be processed after conference.
MOTEL RESERVATION:
Motel rooms are being reserved in several blocks for participants.
MOTELS ARE LOCATED IN MONTICELLO, MCGEHEE AND
DERMOTT, ARKANSAS. A free bus serv ice from the participating
motels to the conference will be provided twice daily. Single rooms
are US$45 per night. Larger rooms are US$60 per night. * Housing in
Southeast Arkansas is scarce! Please make reservations early!
Our block of rooms is quite limited.
__ Single, $45 per night from 9/18/96 to 9/21/96 ($40 for 9/17/96 only) plus tax.
__ Double, $65 from 9/18/96 to 9/21/96 ($60 for 9/17/96 only) plus tax.
* First night's deposit required with reservation.
______ My check is attached payable to the Society of Lyons, Inc.
(in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank).
______ Please charge my Visa
______ American Express
______ MasterCard.
Reservation dates requested are:________________________________
Credit Card Number___________________________Exp. Date___________
Authorized Signature________________________________________
For more information or for anything else you might need please
Mail, Call, Fax, or E-mail to:
Dr. Carol Cross
Society of Lyons, Inc.
2801 Olive, #35A, Suite 113
Pine Bluff, Arkansas USA
PHONE 501-367-6127
FAX 501-367-8736
Email sol...@cei.net
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TO YOUR COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS. THANKS!
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The U.S. EPA and PURDUE UNIVERSITY have compiled an
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Russian Life magazine, the 40-year-old magazine of Russian culture,
history, travel and business has inaugurated its unique site on the
World Wide Web.
The magazine's site features samples of cover stories, samples of the
magazine's popular departments: Practical Traveler, Survival Russian,
Travel Journal and Russian Cuisine, and a unique search engine which
allows users to search text of the magazine by keyword, to find items of
interest.
Within two weeks the site will add an events database which users can
add information to and/or use to search for Russia-related events in
their area or sphere of interest.The site resides on the Friends &
Partners server at the University of Tennessee, arguably the most
important main WWW site for persons with an interest in travel to or
business in Russia.
Russian Life magazine can be found at:
http://www.friends-partners.org/rispubs/rispubs.html
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RIS Publications *Books, maps and periodicals on Russia
Vermont & Moscow fax 802-223-6105 * ph 802-223-4955
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