FARM TOUR 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
FARM TO TABLE DINNER WITH DINNER KEYNOTE 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ABOUT THE EVENT
Discover small scale organic farming at historic Coleman Crest Farm. Farmer Jim Coleman leads his family's 137 year old farm where he grows on 1.4 acres of his 13 acre operation. Explore the principles and techniques of small scale, organic farming during the farmer led farm tour from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. Following this informative farm tour, dine on southern inspired Farm-to-Table courses paired with an inspiring Dinner Keynote presented by Dr. Bill Releford of Bloom Ranch of Acton located in Acton, California. Discover the values of fresh and local driven diets through Releford's, 5 Colors a Day book.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Agricultural Industry Professionals
Growers using organic growing techniques seeking to fully transition to become USDA Certified Organic
Homesteaders
Landowners seeking inspiration and ideas for agritourism and land-based education
Local food and agriculture enthusiasts and supporters
New, young and beginning farmers with under 10 years of farming experience, producing across rural and/or urban operations
4:30 PM Ground Transportation Departure from Harper Hall to Coleman Crest Farm
5:00 PM Ground Transportation Arrival at Coleman Crest Farm
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Farm Tour at Coleman Crest Farm
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Farm-to-Table Dinner & Keynote with Dr. Bill Releford at Coleman Crest Farm
9:00 PM Departure from Coleman Crest Farm to Harper Hall
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