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Register today!
Just Food's 11th Annual
CSA in NYC Conference
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
8:30AM to 6:00PM
Food & Finance High School 525 West 50th Street, NY, NY 10019
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The Just Food CSA in NYC Conference is an opportunity for CSA members and farmers as well as food enthusiasts from around the city to come together for a day of workshops, discussion, and good food.
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*New this year: we will be offering workshops geared toward kids! We invite you to bring your family.
*Also note: this year's keynote address, farmers' panel and various workshops will be simultaneously translated into Spanish.
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Keynote Speaker: John-Paul Courtens, Roxbury Farm
Jean-Paul Courtens of Roxbury Farm will join us as this year's keynote speaker. Jean-Paul partnered with New York City residents in 1991 to start New York City's first Community Supported Agriculture group. 2011 will mark Roxbury Farm's 20th season of providing CSA shares to New York City communities.
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More than 30 great workshops including:
- Yes, You Can. . . Can! Home canning basics
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Fracking in the Foodshed- Why it's Your Backyard Too
- Racism in the Food System
- Vegetables for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ?!?!
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Hosting Successful CSA Events
- Bringing Fair Trade Home
- Fundraising Opportunities for CSAs
- Fruit Production in the Northeast
- Food co-ops and CSAs
- Crops and Cultures: Preservation of Heirloom Varieties
- And many more!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The conference will conclude with a reception and expo, featuring New York purveyors of local, artisanal food and drinks. Click here for more information on who will be joining us at the EXPO.
For more information and updates on presenters, workshops and expo participants, please check our website periodically.
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Ticket Information
Entrance fee $15 and up
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Are you a Just Food CSA member?
Help your CSA win a free canning class!
This year we are excited to offer a free canning class to the Just Food CSA with the highest percentage of members in attendance at the conference. Register today and be sure to tell us which CSA you belong to in order to secure this prize for your community!
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Just Food | 1155 Avenue of the Americas | 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10036
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