Fwd: We are in the news! Women on the forefront of small farm production. A workshop by women, for women and those who love them.
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An open forum to discuss hands-on issues related to nurturing the land is set for Friday, April 12, 7-9 p.m. with a panel that will include presenters from the all-day workshops scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
On April 13, Ann Adams, a trainer with Holistic Management International who owns a small farm in the Manzano Mountains, will discuss a planning system that addresses the environmental, economic and social issues faced by farmers and ranchers.
Her talk will be followed by lunch at Tesuque Pueblo, where Serena Hena and Margaret Brascoupe will share traditional knowledge, common practices and communal principals tied to gardening.
On April 14, Laurie Bower, the director of the Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance, will discuss the benefits and challenges of raising grassfed livestock. Then Nancy Ranney, alliance president, will discuss the interplay of range management, grass-fed beef and wind and biomass energy.
The afternoon session will take participants to Camino De Paz School and Farm in Santa Cruz for an organic lunch.
Saturday and Sunday workshops are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission is $10 for Friday night, $175 for each full day or $300 for all three days. Discounts are available. Call 505-819-3828 for more information.
http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/04/05/north/around-northern-new-mexico-362.html
DALLAS 2013
MAR 27-28 : Joel Salatin "Ballet in the Pasture"
April 4-5: Gary Liss "Zero Waste"
SANTA FE 2012-2013
OCT 19-21: Matthew Brummett "Aboriginal Living Skills"
NOV 1-11: Joel Salatin & Tom Delehanty "Local Food Systems"
DEC 7-9: Darren Doherty "Regenerative Agriculture"
JAN 11-13: Daniel Mirabal & Maria Boccalandro "Tourism and Sustainable Development"
FEB 21-22: Gary Liss "Zero Waste"
MAR 15-17: Iginia Boccalandro "Permaculture Boot Camp"
APR 12-14: "Women's Gardener, Farmer and Rancher Training"
MAY 31-JUN 1,2: Dave Jacke "Gardening Like the Forest"
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