Valley Vefgest Speaker Schedule - Saturday, April 7, 2018

[Larry K.]

Valley Vegfest returns to Northampton, Saturday, April 7th, from 10 to 4, featuring passionate speakers, vegan food vendors, veg-friendly products and services, and non-profit organizations dedicated to animal welfare, healthy living, and our environment.

JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Rd., in the Florence neighborhood of Northampton.

There will be food from Cafe Evolution, The Farm Food Truck, Like No Udder, The Sweet Beet, Superfresh! Organic Cafe, Yeah Dawg!, and others. 

Admission is free!-- more details are online at http://www.valleyveg.org/ vegfest http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest

Speaker Schedule:

10:45 AM 
Discussion Room 
Vegan Dogs and Cats: Facts, Myths, and Controversies 
Michael Roth, D.V.M, Veterinarian in private practice for over 30 years 


10:45 AM 
Community Room 
Featured Speaker: Mary Lawrence 
Vegan chef, author, and wellness educator 


11:50 AM 
Discussion Room 
Climate Change: Science and Solutions, Perspectives from a Vegan Climate Scientist 
Shania Rogstad, Climate scientist at the Climate Systems Research Center 


12:00 Noon 
Community Room 
Featured Speaker: Victoria Moran 
Author of Main Street Vegan and other acclaimed books 


1:00 PM 
Discussion Room 
How to Veganize Favorite Desserts and Make Them Healthier, but Just as Delicious 
Michelle Caron, Educator, herbalist, and holistic health coach 


1:30 PM 
Community Room 
Featured Speaker: Rachel McCrystal 
Executive Director of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary 


2:10 PM 
Discussion Room 
Making Soy Kefir and Its By-products 
David Lovler, Organic vegetable gardener and activist 


3:00 PM 
Discussion Room 
Conscious Consumption – How can you do your best to make a lighter footprint, or even a positive impact? 
Jessica Weston, Owner and Executive Chef of Superfresh! Organic Cafe