NEWS
Austin, Tx - Sustainable Food Policy Board to focus on increasing local and sustainably-grown food.
New board set for approval to coordinate city and county efforts to grow local food economy.
When / Where: Thursday, November 20, City Council chambers 10 am
CONTACT:
Marla Camp, Edible Austin 512-441-3971, 512-565-4293 cell marla@edibleaustin.com
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Special Announcement:
It is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of K.Chandler November 16, 2008. K.Chandler was founder and owner of Texas Plant & Soil Labs in Edinburg, Texas. K. spent most of his life promoting the health of crops and Texas organics. He was a friend, mentor and advisor to hundreds of farmers around the state. He supported TOFGA in more ways that we can ever count. He will be missed but his life's work will be celebrated for years to come.
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Upcoming Events!
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Feb 6-8th, 2009
KILLEEN, TEXAS
TEXAS CONFERENCE ON ORGANIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMS!
FEATURED SPEAKER: JOEL SALATIN OF POLYFACE FARMS!
BIGGEST EVER TRADE SHOW!
ANOTHER GREAT LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS: Professional Growers, Master Gardeners, Organic Scientists, Industry Professionals, Chefs, Value-Added Producers,
TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING FOR GROUPS OF LIKE INTERESTS I.E. RAW MILK, ORGANIC GRAIN, WATER ISSUES, NAIS AND MORE IN TOFGA'S SPECIAL HOSPITALITY ROOMS.
FRIDAY HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER SPECIAL GROUPS. MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT IS COMING. STAY TUNED.
TRADE SHOW VENDORS MAY REQUEST VENDOR PACKETS BY CALLING THE TOFGA OFFICE AT 1-877-766-0006 OR BY EMAILING TOFGA AT INFO@TOFGA.ORG
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January 17 - Abilene, Tx
New Farmer/Gardener Workshop
Details Coming Soon!
Generously Supported by Organic Farming Research & Education
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