EcoFarm Conference Program

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE COVER ARTThe Ecological Farming Association is proud to have R. Black as the 2014 EcoFarm conference artist. R. Black is the artist in residence at Shotgun Players, a critically acclaimed theatre in the San Francisco Bay Area. He received national and international attention with the poster work he created for the Occupy Movement and was the poster artist for the San Diego Operas 2013 Season. Check out his mesmerizing work at www.rblack.org

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EFA StaffKen Dickerson, Executive Director

Liz Birnbaum, Program CoordinatorDeborah Yashar, Communications CoordinatorAllie Wilson, Conference Production AssistantIsabelle Jenniches, Administrative Assistant

2901 Park Ave., Suite D-2Soquel, CA 95073

(831) 763-2111; 763-2112 [email protected]

Board of DirectorsLisa Bunin, President

Jesse CoolHelge Hellberg

Hansel KernHallie Muller, Secretary

Molly NakaharaAna Rasmussen

Jeremiah Ridenour, VP / TreasurerDru Rivers

Thomas Wittman

Other Essential AdvisorsPlanIt Now LLC, Event Manager

Angela Ginsburg, Chef ConsultantZea Sonnabend, Conference Advisor

Dina Izzo, Sponsorship & Fellowship Consultant

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ECOLOGICAL FARMING ASSOCIATION

EFA Staff

2welCome!Welcome one and all to the 34th annual Ecological Farming Conference! The EcoFarm gathering is organized to provide access to knowledge, skills, inspiration, and community to empower us to bring our mission to life realizing a world where a truly healthy, safe, and just food and farming system is the inevitable norm. What vision, what plan, what bold dream did you bring with you as your part of coming together in community to Gather and Grow?Through the nuanced understanding and dedicated practice of a restorative and regenerative ecological food and farming system, we collectively strive to care for people, care for the earth, and share the bounty in a way that advances the commonwealth. Peace and prosperity on earth are imminently possible through this holistic way of life, for each of us as individuals, and for all of us as human beings. Solutions to resolve hunger, disease, poverty, and injustice can best begin with the abundance and healthfulness that springs from a soil that is tended with heartfelt ecological intelligence coupled with reverence and respect for the earth and all its inhabitants.These are the principles we study, share, and strive to put into practice. We invite the next crop of new ecological farmers to be part of this and to lead our world forward on a sustainable path. The Ecological Farming Association works to provide unyielding support to bring these dreams to fruition!Thank you to all who make EcoFarm possible, especially our sponsors and donors, whose support and leadership are essential! We also offer our sincere thanks to our presenters, our grassroots Planning Committee, and workshop suggestion contributors, and our volunteers.Enjoy EcoFarm and take stock in all that you value here. Lets continue to Gather and Grow, and use the power of our Association to make our shared vision of a better world an ever-growing reality!Ken DickersonEFA Executive Director

Like many of you, when the EcoFarm agenda arrives in the mail I devour it cover-to-cover, impressed by the scope and breadth of innovations highlighted in the program. Clearly, anyone who thinks that organic, ecologically-based farming systems are technologically unsophisticated certainly hasnt attended EcoFarm! Just look at the speakers list, many of whom have pioneered organic food and farming methods and others whose families have advanced regenerative, humane, and just food systems for multiple generations. One of my favorites this year is Maria Rodale, a third generation organic advocate and author of Organic Manifesto. Rodale argues that if you do just one thingthat can change the world, go organic. This argument is underscored by Rodale Institutes 30+ year, side-by-side study of organic and synthetic chemical agriculture, which demonstrates that organic can feed the world and that its more resilient in adapting to climate change. At EcoFarm theres always a generous sharing of knowledge, experiences, and camaraderie. The theme, Gather and Grow, captures this essence of what EcoFarm is aboutfostering community and growing our movement by exploring ideas in the intentional space that

we all create as conference participants. EcoFarm is also about celebrating the beauty and bounty of ecological agriculture where farms transform nature into a dazzling array of flavorful, wholesome, diverse foods that sustain communities and beyond. We hope EcoFarm whets your appetite for food system change and that youll leave inspired to infuse new ideas into those places where you participate in forging a sustainable food future. Lisa J. BuninEFA Board President

EFA Board

3MEALSMeal Tickets: A limited amount of tickets are available for those who did not pre-purchase meals. Meal tickets will be sold at Registration on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please plan ahead and buy them early. They will sell out!Meal Times: In order to accommodate everyone, we have extended meal times. Meal times are listed on menu pages 54 and 55. Please consider coming to Crocker Hall at the start of meal hours if you are a fast diner. If you prefer a more leisurely meal, please dine after the first group of people have completed their meal. We have an abundance of delicious food this year and are looking forward to sharing it with you!

EvEntS with ALcOhOLWe will be checking IDs at all events serving alcohol. You must be 21 or older with an ID to drink.

wirELESS intErnEt Complimentary WiFi is available for all conference attendees in the Phoebe Hearst Social Hall and for guests staying at Asilomar in their sleeping rooms.

ExtrA SEAtingWe have made every effort to assign rooms of appropriate size to each workshop. Small rooms may reach capacity. Please arrive promptly or choose another workshop if the room is already full. When Merrill Hall is full during Plenary Sessions (check the balcony too), there is overflow seating with a remote broadcast in Chapel.

thE EcOFArM BAnquEt & AwArDS cErEMOnyThis year the Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday at 7:30pm during dinner in the main room of Crocker Dining Hall. If you wish to be seated in the main room to attend the Awards Ceremony, please plan to arrive early for dinner. Doors open at 6:00pm.

PArKingThere is no parking on the Asilomar grounds for day-use participants. Please park on nearby streets and be attentive to all No Parking Zone signs. No sleeping in vehicles or overnight camping on the grounds. Park Rangers patrol at all hours.Check out for all rooms is 12:00pm each day.

LEAving EArLy?If you are leaving before the conference is over, please leave your name badge for recycling and consider donating any unused meals on your meal pass by turning it in at Registration in the Surf & Sand Living Room.

cOntinuing EDucAtiOn crEDitS * For certified Pest control Advisors (cPA), crop Advisors (ccA) and Professionals in rangeland Management (PrM)

Selected pre-conferences and workshops are approved for Continuing Education credits (CEs and CEUs).Pest Control Advisors: Look for the dot symbol indicating eligibility for CPA credits from the Department of Pesticide Regulations. Crop Advisors: Look for the star symbol * indicating eligibility for CCA credits from the American Society of Agronomy.Professionals in Range Management: Look for the infinity symbol indicating eligibility for PRM credits from the Society for Range Management.To receive your credit, make sure to check in with the workshop moderator before and after the session to fill out a sign-in sheet. A master list detailing credit types and amount of credit units per workshop will be available at Registration in Surf & Sand.

MESSAgESThere is a message board at the back of Merrill Hall for notices, contacts, and announcements of special meetings.

inFOrMAtiOn cEntrALPick up and drop-off announcements, flyers, and other materials when you visit Information Central in the back of Chapel.

AuDiO rEcOrDingSMP3s of EcoFarm sessions will be available for download after the conference. Please visit www.eco-farm.org to purchase or enjoy complimentary recordings as they are posted. There will not be CD sales during or after the conference.

chiLDcArEChildcare hours are 8:15am to 5:30pm on Thursday and Friday (closed for lunch) and 8:15am to 12:00pm on Saturday in Curlew. The cost is $50 for Thursday or Friday, $25 for Saturday, and $100 for the full conference. Children must be 30 months or older, and must be out of diapers. Depending on the number of children, you may be asked to volunteer for one 2-hour shift if your child is in the childcare program. In addition, please bring books, toys and other materials for your children. Please sign up and pay for Childcare at Registration.

Important InformationPLEASE wEAr yOur EcOFArM nAME BADgE.

nAME BADgES wiLL BE chEcKED AS yOu EntEr wOrKShOP rOOMS AnD BEFOrE thE FriDAy night DAncE.

ATTENTIONBy entering the EcoFarm Conference, you understand that your voice, name, and image may be recorded by various media and authorize use of these materials by EFA and its partners.

We are commited to keep EcoFarm a safe and peaceful event. Please report any difficulties you may have to EcoFarm or Asilomar staff. We reserve the right to refuse any persons participation at EcoFarm and related activities.

AsilOmAR sTATE BEACH & CONFERENCE GROUNds TOURs Free tours begin at 9:30am and last one hour. Meet at the Phoebe Apperson hearst Social hall deck (behind the hall).

ThursdayDune and Forest habitats with cyndi Dawson, Environmental Scientist View the main habitat types, rare species and setting of the natural environ-ment at Asilomar. Learn about the successful restoration of the coastal bluff and dune habitat, the ongoing forest restoration program, and Asilomars on-site greenhouse operations.

FridayywcA & Julia Morgan history with Michael Meloy, Asilomar historian This tour will focus on several historic buildings, including Julia Morgans and John Carl Warneckes architectural designs, and the effort to save Asilomar that resulted in its be-coming a unit of California State Parks.

SaturdayAsilomar ramble with Lisa Bradford, interpreter An overview of the begin-nings of Asilomar, Julia Morgan Architecture, and Natural Forest & Dune Preserve.

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hOLiStic OrchArD hEALth intEnSivE * Sponsored by Chelsea Green Publishing, The Organic Center, Trees of Antiquity, Viva Tierra Organic, Inc.

thE FArM AS A Living OrgAniSM * Sponsored by Camphill Communities of North America, RSF Social Finance,Turtle Tree Seed, Veritable Vegetable, Organic Valley, Josephine Porter Institute, HELLO!, Rudolf Steiner College, BAR Agricole, Gaia Herbs, High Mowing Organic Seeds

StOcKMAnShiP: LOw-StrESS LivEStOcK hAnDLing SEMinAr Sponsored by Paicines Ranch and TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation

crEAting A SuStAinABLE FLOcK OF hEritAgE POuLtrySustainable Poultry Network

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* CCA Credits CPA Credits PRM Credits are available

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Kiwifruit

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Walnuts

Fuyu Persimmons

Pomegranates

Plums/Pluots

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new additions!

Thursdaythursday, Session A, 8:30 - 10:00am - See Page 19

state of the Field: a Dialogue about Community Food systems ResearchAcacia

thursday, Session B, 10:30am -12:00pm - See Pages 21 & 23

Farmers' association Discussion GroupToyon

Regenerative Farming for California salmon and waterfowlOak Shelter

thursday, 5:00 - 6:30pm - See Page 29

Farmer Discussion Group: brown marmorated stinkbug: If you don't have it, you will soon!Scripps

Fridayseven Pointed star awakening with Kalita Todd, 7:00am - see Page 34Asilomar beach (rain location Nautilus)

Friday, Session D, 10:30am-12:00pm - See Page 39

Discussion Group: ecological Farming for Climate Resilience solutionsSanderling

Farmer Discussion Group: making the leap from Hand Tools to Farm equipmentHearth Living Room

The evolving Role of land Trusts in maintaining sustainable Food systemsToyon

Friday, Session F, 3:30 - 5:00pm - See Page 49

Growing Cash FlowToyon

The emerging biodynamic marketplace:whats in it for You?Acacia

sCHeDUle UPDaTes

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Training program for organic farmers, gardeners, educators and food system activists.

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Application deadline: SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

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california FarmLink: Meet with FarmLink staff to discuss farm financing or land leasing. FarmLinks Loan Officer will offer one-on-one consulting to map out a financing plan and assist with loan application information. A FarmLink Regional Coordinator can review a lease and/or assist in lease drafting. For financing sessions please bring copies of your recent tax returns, 2013 profit and loss, and lease. For lease sessions bring a draft lease, if available.

Biodynamic Farming and gardening Association: Biodynamic Association staff and a biodynamic farm consultant will be available for one-on-one advising and to answer your questions about biodynamic agriculture. Whether you're just curious to learn more or have already used some biodynamic practices, we can discuss biodynamic philosophy, principles and practices, and how you can use them to improve the health of your soil and the vitality of the food you grow.

community Alliance with Family Farmers (cAFF): CAFF is available for Food Safety questions about pre-farm gate food safety and food safety plans. Bring your ranch maps, FS program outline/GAP outline and questions for one-on-one and group discussion with Cathy Carlson, the new Food Safety Program Manager at CAFF.

BluDog Organic Produce Services: Dina Izzo will provide consultation to farmers who are beginning the foray into marketing. Insights include crop planning, researching marketing venues and how to establish and maintain long-term relationships with customers. BluDog OPS is available to provide insights for retail stores that desire to work directly with farmers who are integrating a local sourcing system into their purchasing strategy. BluDog OPS can offer upstart distribution companies valuable direction in produce handling and storage.

Farmer Mentor Program: Jim Leap will be providing consultation on a range of topics related to small-scale organic vegetable production for beginning and experienced growers alike. His areas of expertise include reduced tillage systems, bedding and seeding techniques, tillage sequences, cover cropping, irrigation, weed management, farm implement selection, tractor selection and optimization of equipment configurations for the beginning farmer. These Office Hours are made possible by a USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant.

Thursday1:00 - 3:00pm california FarmLink

Friday9:00 12:00pm: Biodynamic Farming & gardening Association

12:00 3:00pm: community Alliance with Family Farmers (cAFF)

12:00 3:00pm: BluDog Organic Produce Services

1:00 3:00pm: Farmer Mentor Program

oFFICe HoURs aT eCoFaRm

Office Hours are Held in Pirates Den

Living Room.Each appointment is 30

minutes.Sign-up at Registration

in Surf & Sand.

Are you a beginning farmer or rancher seeking a mentor? Do you have questions about the new food safety rules and want to make a plan? Or how about getting someone to review your farm loan, consult on your lease, or advise you about marketing venues? Or perhaps you're interested in how to implement biodynamic practices on your farm? If so, your next step is to sign up for office hours!

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invocation: tom willey, T&D Willey Farms, Madera, CA

gains & goals for the good Food Movement

Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Former Deputy Secretary of the USDA, Washington, D.C.Stewardship is a concept often used in connection with ecologically-sustainable agriculture. To steward is to use practices and inputs that respect nature by leaving the land and natural resources intact or improved for future generations. How can these goals best be

achieved by business and government?

Multi-generational Businesses thriving with integrity

David Bronner, President, Dr. Bronners Magic Soaps, Encinitas, CAGrant Lundberg, CEO, Lundberg Family Farms, Richvale, CA

Jyoti Stephens, Director of Human Resources and Sustainability,Natures Path Organic Foods, Richmond, British Columbia

The marketplace can be a difficult arena for any values-driven, family-owned and operated business to survive. However, some companies with great longevity have managed to adapt and thrive while maintaining their independence. How have they achieved this? What has made the difference in their successes? And how do they navigate the changing seas of the marketplace while being true to their ideals? Hear from the next generation of leadership of three of these companies: Dr. Bronners Magic Soaps, Lundberg Family Farms, and Natures Path Organic Foods. Learn how they have found the way forward to succeed in business while maintaining their companies unwavering commitment to triple-bottom line principles: protecting people, planet, and profits.These companies have proven themselves supporters of a bold vision of integrity for the ecological and organic food and farming system. They have remained committed to their founding principles, adhering to strict standards of production in their ingredient sourcing and in the management of their operations. They will share their successes and concerns, and will speak to opportunities they see for continued and expanded influence of the values represented by their companies missions.

tom willey and his wife Denesse have operated T&D Willey Farms since 1981. The farm is a 75 acre certified organic farm in Madera, California, growing a wide array of Mediterranean vegetables year round. Willey Farms produce is in specialty markets and fine restaurants on the West Coast, as well as on the tables of over 800 weekly CSA subscription members in their own community. Tom was, until recently, Slow Food USAs governor for Californias Central Valley and passionately advocates for local food prominence through writing, speaking, radio, and event organizing. Tom is a past board member of EFA and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). He currently serves as a policy advisor to The Cornucopia Institute which monitors integrity of the US organic industry.

Dr. Kathleen Merrigan was most recently the deputy secretary of the USDA, where she was instrumental in starting the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, highlighting the critical connection between farmers and consumers, and supporting local and regional food systems that increase economic opportunity in rural America. She previously served as assistant professor and director of the Agriculture, Food, and Environment graduate program at Tufts University, and was administrator of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. In her role as a staff member for Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), she was the key author of the Organic Food Production Act of 1990. Recognizing the history and scope of her work, Time Magazine named Merrigan among the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2010.

oPenInG PlenaRY * 8:00 10:00pm

In Merrill Hall with

overflow seating in Chapel.


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Continued from page 10...David Bronner is President of Dr. Bronners Magic Soaps, a grandson of company founder, Emanuel Bronner, and a fifth generation soap maker. Under Davids leadership Dr. Bronners was one of the first brands to certify their soaps, lotions, and balms under the USDA NOP. Today Dr. Bronners is coordinating certified fair trade projects for all major ingredients. David pioneered using 100% post-consumer recycled bottles for liquid soaps and a hemp/recycled paper blend to package bars. He coordinated the Hemp Industries Associations (HIA) successful multi-year litigation against the Drug Enforcement Administration; protecting sales of hemp foods and body care products in the US (2001-2004). Hes an active supporter of both the HIA and Vote Hemp, working to bring back hemp farming in the USA.

grant Lundberg was appointed CEO of Lundberg Family Farms in 1997. Since then, Lundberg Family Farms has expanded its board of directors to include the third generation Lundberg family. Lundberg Family Farms is owned by the second, third and fourth generations of the family. It is the leading producer of organic and eco-farmed rice and rice products. Employing 250 people, the board is comprised of eight family members, including Grant, and two independent directors. In 2012 he served as the co-chair of the California Right to Know campaign. He currently serves on the board of directors for Frontier Natural Products and for the Rodale Institute.

Jyoti Stephens is deeply committed to sustainable agriculture and to Natures Path Organic Foods mission of leaving the earth better than you found it. Jyoti is a third generation family member in the business, serving as Director of Human Resources (HR) and Sustainability, helping to lead Natures Paths commitment to sustainability, including initiatives around ethical sourcing, energy efficiency, waste reduction, community engagement, and eco-friendly packaging alternatives. She works at a strategic level to develop and support the companys sustainability goals and HR programs. She is passionate about growing the companys culture in a way that nurtures people, nature, and spirit. Jyoti is on the board of directors of the Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association and has been awarded the Women of Spirit Fledgling Chick award.

Opening Reception & Art Exhibit 10:00pm 12:00am, nautilusThis amaizing exhibit features the work of Victor Flores of Mxico Libre de Transgnicos, Liz Birnbaum of EFA, and photos from the EFA archives! Come grab some popcorn and a complimentary drink, unwind from your travels, discuss the opening plenary, and lend your ears as we trace the importance of corns historic roots to the contemporary status of GMOs.

Que viva el maz orgnico!

After the Opening Plenary, join us in Nautilus!

DAIRY FEED EGGS PRODUCE POULTRY BEEF PORK SOY

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YoGa aT eCoFaRm in the Yoga Room at LongviewThe Yoga Room as well as the Meditation Room at Longview will both be open during the conference.

Come in to practice and recharge any time!

Yoga ClassesThursday 7:00 8:00am & 12:15 1:15pm

Friday 7:00 8:00am & 12:15 1:15pmSaturday 7:00 - 8:00 am

About the yoga instructorsnan Koehler began studying Yoga Asana practice in 1984 and has been teaching yoga at EcoFarm for 20 years. In her slow paced, meditative classes for practitioners of any level, she attempts to apply the essence of 30 years exposure to many teachers, including local yoga master Al Graham. Nan is also farming at homestead-style Rainbows End Farm.Sarah Joy Zell is an open-hearted yoga instructor offering a physical yoga class for beginners to advanced students, and even skeptics. She has worked for Quetzal Farm, Full Belly, and Route One, and learned from the labor what our bodies need to stay healthy while we do this physically demanding and spiritually satisfying work in sustainable agriculture.

The Healing Center is open to all conference participants, providing massage and acupuncture at affordable prices. Sign-up early Wednesday evening at Registration in the Surf & Sand Living Room or at the Healing Center when open. Service lengths are 20, 50, or 80 minutes. Please be on time for your appointment.

massage & acupuncture

Thursday & FridayFirst session starts at 9:00am. Last session starts at 8:00pm.Limited availability during lunch time. Closed Saturday.

About the healersrivka blends both Barefoot Shiatsu and Thai massage into a unique style that moves any stuck tension out, within a short time. Deeply intuitive, her well-seasoned hands and feet can create a balanced state by working along the meridian channels to clear any stagnant energy.cary Friedman LAc, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist from Santa Cruz, will be available for half hour and hour long acupuncture sessions. Cary is also offering Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, which is a very gentle yet powerful form of holding to help the body release and align for optimal health. He will also be available for massage.Lisa Frost will be offering hot stone massage, as well as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Pregnancy massage. She also is offering intuitive energy work. Lisa's experience in massage spans over ten years, working in spas and in private practice.Sharon Delap blends Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Sports massage styles, plus reflexology, to relax muscles and release tension and pain. She became certified in 1990.Dr. Mariposa Bernstein DAOM, LAc has over 20 years experience, practices in Santa Cruz , where she teaches acupuncture at Five Branches Institute. She will be working with auricular/ear diagnosis and treatments with ear seeds, needles, and some herbs and dietary treatments, to help resolve pain and promote wellness. Limited and extended times available.Melinda Lundgren offers deep and gentle Swedish massage combined with the art of intuitive listening and powerful healing Polarity energy massage. Her touch is sure and present. Come relax and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit! Melinda weaves her magic in Santa Cruz through private practice, gardening, and homesteading.

THe HealInG CenTeR in Marlin

*New Location and

additional classes!*

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san francisco w h o l e s a l e p r o d u c e m a r k e t

Connecting

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s f p r odu c e . or gVisit us at the Exhibitor Marketplace, Booth #C16

Please visit us in the Exhibitor Tent next to the caf.

How many people have you met so far at EcoFarm? How will you stay connected?

FarmsReach & The Farmers Guild are driven by the community to help everyone stay better

connected, be successful & have fun!

The Farmers Guild regional meet-ups help you to:

Foster your online & offline relationships

Stay informed

Share your questions, wisdom & ideas

Get the answers & resources you need

Extend your reach & collaborate!

Farmers, Organizations, Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Advisors:

Join our community today!

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Relax after a long day

Meet new friends, mentors & mentees

Eat good food, washed down with good drinks!

The FarmsReach online community helps you to:

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Opening reception & Art Exhibit - pg 11

cOPAc Meeting - pg 30

cA Seed Stakeholders Meeting - pg 30

Farm to School Mixer - pg 30

EcoFarm wine & cider tasting - pg 30

EcoFarm new & Beginning Farmer/rancher Mixer, Part i & ii - pg 30

Landscapers unite! Mixer - pg 30

17th Annual Seed Swap - pg 30

EcoFarm talent Show - pg 30

Artisanal Beer & cheese tasting - pg 32

Eco Passport to Prizes - pg 33

Seven Pointed Star Awakening - pg 34

women in Food & Agriculture Mixer - pg 50

FoodSource Mixer - pg 50

EcoFarm Banquet & Awards ceremony - pg 50

EcoFarm celebration & Awards After-Party - pg 50

cal Poly Mixer - pg 50

Biodynamic Mixer - pg 50

EcoFarm Dance - pg 50

closing circle & rain Dance - pg 59

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buying Direct from Farmers: a Retail storyScrippsBuy Local has become a rallying call for communities, and retail stores have responded by sourcing organic produce as close to the store as possible. Some retail businesses, such as the family-owned six-store New Leaf Community Markets, have been loyal to their local farmers for more than 20 years. Located in the heart of Santa Cruz County, New Leaf Community Markets has access to some of the best growers in California. Conversely, stores such as Earthbeam Foods face a different set of challenges for direct buying, however, they do not let these challenges prevent them from buying local.Presenters: Maroka Kawamura, New Leaf Community Markets, Santa Cruz, CA; Jeff Larkey, Route 1 Farms, Santa Cruz, CA; Diego Torrelio, Earthbeam Foods, Burlingame, CA.Moderator: Dina Izzo, BluDog Organic Produce Services, Ben Lomond, CA.

Integrating stockmanship with Range management *HeatherLearn how to incorporate stockmanship, the skillful handling of livestock in a safe, efficient, low-stress manner, into range and pasture management for economic and environmental benefits. This workshop will provide an overview of how to place livestock on open range with minimal or no fencing using stockmanship. Learn how to build on the basics of stockmanship and how to incorporate it into grazing planning. Presenters will discuss opportunities for how stockmanship can reduce predation from herding and restore native grasslands. Presenters: Temple Grandin, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; Whit Hibbard, The Stockmanship Journal, Helena, MO; Richard McConnell and Tina Williams, Hand n Hand Livestock Solutions, Bolivar, MO; Kent Reeves, The Whole Picture Consulting LLC, Sacramento, CA.Moderator: Kent Reeves, The Whole Picture Consulting LLC, Sacramento, CA.

Farm bill?Fred FarrThere have been many twists and turns in the farm bill process, making it hard to predict what comes next. On October 1, 2013, in a turn of events that surprised many, Congress let the 2008 farm bill extension expire without a plan to pass a new one. As of this writing, we dont yet know whether Congress will be successful in passing a new farm bill, or if they will pass another extension of the 2008 bill, or neither. Either way, join us to hear about the status of the bill and USDA programs that are critical to organic and sustainable farmers. Presenters: Ariane Lotti, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Washington, D.C; Kathleen Merrigan, former Deputy Secretary of the USDA, Washington, D.C.; Brise Tencer, California Certified Organic Farmers, Santa Cruz, CA.Moderator: Brice Tencer, CCOF, Santa Cruz, CA.

Canals, Ditches, and streams: Vegetating waterways *Evergreen Vegetated man-made and natural waterways serve multiple functions. Learn how they prevent erosion and streambank collapse, improve water quality, and provide habitat for pollinators. These systems also provide connectivity for species on the move. As our climate changes, itll be critical to have wild corridors in place. Issues and techniques involved with attracting pollinators and installing and maintaining the vegetation will be discussed. Presenters: Evan Engber, BioEngineering Associates, Laytonville, CA; Claire Kremen, Department of Environmental Science Policy and Management, UC Berkeley, CA.Moderator: Jo Ann Baumgartner, Wild Farm Alliance, Watsonville.

Farm and Garden-enhanced nutrition educationOak ShelterThe California School Garden Training Program is training 1,500 educators to create and use garden spaces for edible education. In this workshop we will describe our training model. Well focus on free resources to conduct nutrition education and share some hands-on lessons. With more than 65 school gardens and a cutting-edge farm-to-school program, Oakland Unified School District is a great example of a district-wide garden program. Learn from their successes and challenges how best to incorporate gardens into farm-to-school programs.Presenters: John Fisher, Life Lab, Santa Cruz, CA; Park Guthrie, Oakland Unified School District, Oakland, CA.Moderator: John Fisher, Life Lab, Santa Cruz, CA.

organic Vegetable Farm system Planning: From bed Preparation to weed Control *

MerrillThe session will cover: 1) Finding the best row-spacing system for your farm; 2) Tillage, bed-forming and bed-shaping tools and techniques for optimizing seedbed preparation; 3) Seeder selection, use and functionality: from push planters to tractor-mounted planters which are best for your farm and your budget?; 4) Simple weed management tools and techniques that work with your system to improve crop production and overall efficiency. Our speakers are veteran organic farmers and educators. This workshop is ideal for new and beginning farmers. Seasoned farmers will enhance the dialogue and take home new information. Presenters: Jim Leap, Sustainable Ag Educator/Advisor, San Juan Bautista, CA; Darryl Wong, Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at UC Santa Cruz, CA.Moderator: Eric Winders, California FarmLink, Santa Cruz, CA.Funded by the USDA BFRDP.

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nutrient management on organic Farms *ChapelThis session will equip participants with the knowledge and resources to complete their own Nutrient Management Plan (NMP), which describes the application of nutrients to meet crop needs while protecting water quality and improving soil health. The speakers will show how to determine a crops nutrient needs; credit sources of nutrients in the system such as cover crops, irrigation water and past soil management decisions; and determine the target nutrient application rate. Tools to support nutrient management, such as the soil nitrate quick test and small-scale on-farm trials will be discussed. Presenters: Ben Bowell, Oregon Tilth, NRCS West National Tech Support Center, Portland, OR; Karen Lowell, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Salinas, CA.Moderator: Amber Pool, CCOF, Santa Cruz, CA.

stimulating and educating Young FarmersNautilusWith young peoples ever-increasing interest in agriculture, its important to look at whats happening around the country to educate and support the young uns. Stone Barns Center organizes the Growing Farmers Initiative and holds the annual Young Farmers Conference. They equip young farmers with knowledge and experience to grow healthier foods and become responsible land stewards. The Young Farmers Guild in Sonoma County began over dinner in 2011 with a small group of farmers and ranchers. Within a year it expanded to over 100 with feasts that aligned with educational presentations, community outreach, and excitement about a new wave of agriculture. Guild chapters are now growing in other counties. Farms Next, a project of Rogue Farm Corps, provides hands-on and skill-based education in sustainable agriculture for aspiring farmers and ranchers. These programs offer field training with a mentor farmer, classroom learning, farm tours, and independent study on commercial family farms.Presenters: Jack Algiere, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Pocantico Hills, NY; Stu ONeill, Rogue Farm Corps, Ashland, OR; Evan Wiig, The Farmers Guild, Sebastopol, CA. Moderator: Ariana Reguzzoni, California FarmLink/Chica Bloom Flower Farm, Santa Rosa, CA.

state of the Field: a Dialogue about Community Food systems ResearchAcaciaLearn about a new tool created at UC Davis that gathers recent Community Food Systems research and asks whats working in the field. Researchers will share their work analyzing the more than 2000 articles published on the subject in the past 10 years. The intention of workshop is to open up a dialogue with farmers and community food systems practitioners about what kinds of questions we should be asking of recent research and what kinds of research would be most useful for moving the field forward. Presenters: Dave Campbell, UC Davis Cooperative Extension Specialist; Gail Feenstra, Food Systems Coordinator, UC SAREP/UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute; Ildi Carlisle-Cummins, UC Davis Junior Specialist, Davis, CA.

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a Renaissance of our Historical Farming Institutions?ScrippsThis panel will offer an introduction to the policies, purpose, and future goals of the California Farm Bureau and the California Grange. These long-standing agricultural institutions have often been perceived as aligned with conventional agriculture, but the times they are a-changin. Many local chapters of these organizations have welcomed members whose agricultural methods embrace organic and sustainable. New conversations, policy and working groups are forming. Minds are opening to new horizons. It is time for sustainable agriculture to embrace the recognition it is receiving for its important role in the future of farming. What types of alliances might be created? How can we work together?Presenters: Bob McFarland, California Grange, Sacramento, CA; Paul Wenger, California Farm Bureau, Sacramento, CA.Moderator: Kalita Todd, co-founder of EcoFarm, Grass Valley, CA.

California Cottage Food laws and the Value of Preserving Your HarvestNautilusValue-added products extend the harvest, allow farms to utilize more of their crop, and benefit their bottom lines. The California Homemade Food Act (aka the Cottage Food Act) makes it easier than ever for farms to add value to certain crops. Learn about this new law and about options for creating and selling value-added products. Peter Ruddock will discuss the law, the opportunities, and the challenges that it presents. Merrilee Olson will share her experiences with co-packing products for local farms. Cathy Carlson, a cottage food operator, will discuss the necessity and considerations of food safety in a small-scale business.Presenters: Cathy Carlson, Las Lomas Lavender and Honey, Las Lomas, CA; Merrilee Olson, PRESERVE Sonoma, San Rafael, CA; Peter Ruddock, Be Healthy Tulare, Pixley, CA.Moderator: Cathy Carlson, Las Lomas Lavender and Honey, Las Lomas, CA.

Conquer the market with Diverse marketing strategies!MerrillThe many marketing venues available for farmers continue to evolve. Direct markets like CSA, farm stands, and farmers markets are an option for those who love face-to-face sales. Indirect marketing like wholesale, retail and online sales give farmers the opportunity to remain in their fields, and address marketing opportunities as they arise. Although each strategy has its challenges, there are many success stories that encourage farmers to keep going. This workshop brings together the experiences of direct and indirect marketers in their respective areas of expertise. Presenters: Brian Freeman, Growers Organic, Denver, CO; Benzi Ronen, Farmigo.com, San Francisco, CA.Moderator: Dina Izzo, BluDog Organic Produce Services, Ben Lomond, CA.Funded by the USDA BFRDP.

Cotton, Cows, and Carbon: botanical Imperialism, Domestication, and Political ecology *EvergreenDomestication is a far more complex process than the simple human agent domesticates non-human object model that most people understand it to be. Most farmers know that they have become domesticated by their crops and livestock in many subtle and some not-so-subtle ways, and that each type of domestication is unique, with its own costs, rewards, and surprises. This workshop is an exploration into the multiple ways that co-domestication works by using three co-domesticating agents one a plant, one an animal, and one an inanimate element.Presenter: Glenn Adelson, Lake Forest College Environmental Studies, Lake Forest, IL.Moderator: Sam Earnshaw, Hedgerows Unlimited, Watsonville, CA.

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Farmers' Association Discussion Group 10:30am - 12:00pmToyonFarmers! Come join the conversation about improving conditions for your farming business. Through the Farmer Fellowship program, the Ecological Farming Association is facilitating a dialogue about the creation of a democratic Farmers' Association. We are looking for opportunities to create programs that foster prosperity for farmers! Want to discuss how to gain more competitive rates for services and products, get affordable liability and health insurance, share business services, and access financial resources? Come and share your questions and concerns and your thoughts and ideas. Solving your individual problem can be part of the larger solution!Facilitator: Ken Dickerson, Ecological Farming Association, Soquel, CA.

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Farmers and Chefs: a Fine Pairing *Kiln Chefs are always looking for great produce and meats, and farmers and ranchers are always on the hunt for steady relationships with restaurants. These relationships can bring together basic concepts of fine, healthy, and sustainable food systems concepts like eating seasonally, creating novel surplus recipes, and chefs seeking produce and meats not available on the open market. When a chef features a farm or ranch on their menu, it enhances the restaurants reputation and provides a valuable link for consumers to learn where and how the food is grown.Presenters: Jack Algiere, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Pocantico Hills, NY; Jesse Cool and Carlos Canada, Cool Eatz/Flea Street Caf, Menlo Park, CA.Moderator: Jesse Cool, Cool Eatz/Flea Street Caf, Menlo Park, CA.

Regenerative Farming for California salmon and waterfowlOak ShelterHear about efforts to bring CA farmers and biologists together to restore salmon populations by reintroducing young salmon onto winter-flooded rice fields. These surrogate wetlands mimic the floodplain rearing habitat formerly used by young salmon and waterfowl in the Central Valley. CalTrout & Cal Marsh and Farm lead this public/private partnership integrating conservation practices into working agricultural landscapes on the largest connected floodplain of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the 60,000-acre Yolo Bypass.Presenters: John Brennan & David Katz, Cal Marsh and Farm, Colusa, CA; Carson Jeffres, UC Davis Center for Watershed Studies, Davis, CA; Jacob Katz, California Trout, Windsor, CA. Moderator: Rex Dufour, NCAT, Davis, CA.Sponsored by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.

managing Pastures for optimal Forage Quality and Improved nutrition of meat, milk, and eggsHeatherThe diet of the animals we consume has a tremendous impact on the nutrient content of their meat, milk, and eggs. New data from a recent USDA study shows a direct correlation between pasture intake and the content of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids in animal products. Grass-fed animals excel in carotenoids, bioflavonoids, tocopherols, and glutathione and have a healthier fatty acid profile. Improving the antioxidant content of animal products requires a higher level of pasture management to enhance pasture quality, forage intake, and animal performance. Participants will also learn about promotion strategies to capture the value of a grass-only diet in the marketplace.Presenters: Cindy Daley, CSU Chico & Sweet Grass Organics, Chico CA; Mark Klever, Belcampo Farms, Gazelle, CA.Moderator: Cindy Daley, CSU Chico & Sweet Grass Organics, Chico.

nourishing Your Farm with biodynamic * PreparationsFred FarrBiodynamic practices have been shown to improve soil structure, yield, nutrient density, and taste, while simultaneously reducing pests and disease. This workshop will offer practical ways to integrate biodynamics for the improved health and vitality of your farm, the food you grow, and the people you feed. Focusing on the nine mineral and herbal biodynamic preparations, we will explain what they are, and when, why, and how to use them. We will discuss how these preparations help to balance the four elements and the core biodynamic concepts of the farm as a living organism.Presenters: Lloyd Nelson, Biodynamic Consultant, Paonia, CO; Colum Riley, Malibu Compost, Santa Rosa, CA.Moderator: Thea Maria Carlson, Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association, Milwaukee, WI.Sponsored by the Biodynamic Association.

optimizing nitrogen on organic Farms *ChapelThis session will highlight organic methods of nitrogen fertilization for annual and perennial crops. Amigo Bob Cantisano will discuss the use of composts, cover crops, protein fertilizers, microbial stimulants, fertigation, and foliar feeding, with an emphasis on how to maximize the effective use of applied nitrogen. A combination of cultural practices, input selection, increased microbial activity, and monitoring will improve nitrogen efficiency, crop yield and quality, as well as reduce cost. Enzyme-digested soy protein is a relatively new 100% soluble source of 13% N and high carbon content. Used primarily in foliars and fertigation, Explorer from Agroplasma has been getting extensive trials and use in U.S. organic ag. Steve Trotter is the companys agronomist.Presenters: Amigo Bob Cantisano, Organic Ag Advisors, North San Juan, CA; Steve Trotter, Agroplasma USA, Phoenix, AZ.Moderator: Amigo Bob Cantisano, Organic Ag Advisors, North San Juan, CA.

Towards a Permanent agriculture *AcaciaPerennial and resilient practices can optimize crop and livestock operations while addressing biodiversity and climate crises facing agriculture today. Ecosystem services supported by perennial systems make restorative production possible. Soil carbon and soil health play a central role in supporting natural systems, biodiversity, and climate restoration. The speakers will discuss how these regenerative practices intersect, and what new research and infrastructure is needed.Presenters: Dan Imhoff, Watershed Media, Healdsburg, CA; John Wick and Jeffrey Creque, Carbon Cycle Institute, Nicasio, CA.Moderator: Jo Ann Baumgartner, Wild Farm Alliance, Watsonville.

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Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, COAnimal welfare and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin will share her insights into animal behavior which have helped to inform and improve the state of animal welfare. As a person with autism, Dr. Grandin has a particular way of seeing the world. She says, I have no language-based thoughts at all. My thoughts are in pictures. Dr. Grandins blend of innate thinking abilities and her sheer tenacity have led her to many successes and innovations in the field of animal science. Presently, half the cattle in the US and Canada are handled with equipment she has designed.Dr. Grandins way of thinking is a tremendous asset in her work of designing animal handling facilities by bringing a practical approach to understanding the animal mind. Fear is the main emotion in autism and it is also the main emotion in prey animals such as horses and cattle, she says. Temples mind and affinity for animals allows a window into the animal mind and the ability to predict and alter animals subsequent behavior. She notices details that allow her to be sensitive to the animals point of view. Temple encourages us to not only understand the way animals think, but to take a leap of imagination and to think the way they do, too. Temples designs for animal handling have been tremendously effective using this methodology. Temple helps us think more about how animals perceive the situations we put them in, improving animal welfare in a world where animal welfare demands improvement and our immediate attention.

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animal welfare approved: solutions for Healthy and Humane animal agricultureAcaciaThe United States food-animal production is geared toward large-scale confinement systems that produce high volumes of food to sell at low cost. The unintended consequences of our current system include environmental, human health, and animal welfare costs. Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) is in the fifth year of their Good Husbandry Grants, funding farmers in an array of projects involving beef cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, and pigs. Priorities include genetic improvement of animals in pasture-based systems, outdoor access, and non-lethal predator control. AWAs programs are especially useful to farmers seeking a low-risk transition to sustainable, outdoor farming practices. Their philosophy is that a healthy system provides animals with what they need and allows them to follow their natural behaviors.Presenters: John and Christine Deck, Deck Family Farm, Junction City, OR; Andrew Gunther, AWA, Alexandria, VA; Dan Imhoff, Watershed Media, Healdsburg, CA.Moderator: Andrew Gunther, AWA, Alexandria, VA.

artisan Cheese making DemonstrationNautilusLearn the tricks of the trade from two well-known North Bay artisan organic cheese makers. This fun session will include details on making various fresh and aged, soft and hard cheeses from cow, sheep and goat milk, and a demonstration of making organic whole milk Crme de Ricotta. Yum!Presenters: Sheana Davis, Epicurean Connection, Sonoma, CA; Carleen Weirauch, Weirauch Farm and Creamery, Petaluma, CA.Moderator: Sheana Davis, Epicurean Connection, Sonoma, CA.

Cooperative models for the business of FarmingEvergreenFarming is one of the real wealth-producing sectors of our fragile global economic system. Like farmers of the past, farmers today are looking at business models that allow them leverage in the marketplace to protect their economic security along with their values of stewardship. Cooperative business models that empower right livelihood, fair wages, and environmental stewardship are being organized to achieve this commonwealth. Come learn how the power of association can improve economic viability while advancing ecological values.Presenters: Robert Karp, Biodynamic Association, Milwaukee, WI; Luis Sierra, California Center for Cooperative Development, Davis, CA; Anne Schwartz, Blue Heron Farm, Rockport, WA.Moderator: Ken Dickerson, EFA, Soquel, CA.Sponsored by the Biodynamic Association and Big Tree Farms.

Fsma, Resource management and Food safety on Your Farm *Heather This workshop will cover the latest updates and most current details on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Proposed Produce Rule. Speakers will share resources and decision-support tools to facilitate co-management discussions between farmers/conservation professionals and food safety professionals. Hear about various experiences and innovative solutions to passing a customer-requested third-party audit for small farmers. Learn about prepared pre-farm gate food safety plans for small and mid-sized farms using the basic Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Harvesting Practices.Presenters: Jo Ann Baumgartner, Wild Farm Alliance, Watsonville, CA; Kaley Grimland Mendoza, Agricultural Land-Based Training Association (ALBA), Salinas, CA; Karen Lowell, National Resource Conservation Service, Salinas, CA. Moderator: Cathy Carlson, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Watsonville, CA.

Keeping Gmos out of organic Food & Farms*KilnLarge corporations, government, mainstream academia, and extension are forcing genetic engineering upon conventional farmers who are on the pesticide treadmill. As the problems with this technology mount, the invasion into the organic food chain presents an increasing risk to organic integrity. The organic community cannot wait for labeling laws to eventually make a difference in the fight against GMOs. Several organic activists will explore their ideas about keeping GMOs out of organic food and feed. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is working on the issue of GMOs and seed purity, while two innovative organic companies are fighting the GMO threat in creative ways.Presenters: Dag Falck, Natures Path Foods, Richmond, B.C.; Jay Feldman, Beyond Pesticides and NOSB, Washington, D.C.; Albert Straus, Straus Family Creamery, Marshall, CA.Moderator: Lisa Bunin, EFA Board President and Center for Food Safety, San Francisco, CA.

Growing Isnt always about Food, sometimes Its about FloweRs! *ScrippsOrganic flowers are a viable and often vital piece of a farms overall fiscal pie. Whether alive in a pot or cut and arranged with love and care, flowers bring joy and comfort in the home, as well as beneficial insects to the field. Airielle Love, owner of Fly Girl Farm on the San Mateo coast in Pescadero, and Zoe Hitchner, of Everett Family Farm in the Soquel fog belt, grow stunning flowers with a positive fiscal return. These women will share not only how they grow, but also what flowers bring to their businesses.Presenters: Zoe Hitchner, Everett Family Farm, Soquel; Arielle Love, Fly Girl Farm, Pescadero, CA.

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workshop Session c: 3:30pm - 5:00pm


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Identifying and Understanding soilborne Diseases * Oak ShelterThis session will provide identification and life cycle, plus cultural and biological management options for a range of soil pathogens such as Rhizoctonia, Sclerotinia, Pythium, Verticillium, Fusarium, and Phytopthora in vegetables and berries. Know your enemies, and effective nonchemical management options for their control. Dan Chellemi, research manager at Driscolls, has decades of experience in practical nonchemical management of soilborne diseases at UC Davis, University of Florida, and Driscolls. Doug O'Brien is a crop production, postharvest and marketing consultant for Central Coast fruit and veggie farmers, and an adjunct professor at Cabrillo College, where he teaches two organic farming courses.Presenters: Dan Chellemi, Driscolls Strawberry Associates, Aromas, CA; Doug OBrien, Doug O'Brien Agricultural Consulting, Santa Cruz, CA.Moderator: Amber Pool, CCOF, Santa Cruz, CA.

organic Farmers: The next Generation *Fred FarrYoung farmers will present what they are doing to assume the reins of the family farm. Sophia Bates, 32, grew up on her parents apple farm in Mendocino County, which gave her a passion for a connection with her food. Since her return from college, travel and learning on other farms, Sophia has been working to diversify the home farm by growing more food crops, integrating more animals, and trying to close as many loop-holes as possible. Shes co-founder of the Not So Simple Living Fair, an inspiring collection of folks teaching hands-on, practical homestead and farm skills. Jenny Lester Moffitt, 33, is the unofficial GM on her Dads walnut farm and processing plant, covering myriad bases. Shes active in politics, serving on the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California Organic Program Advisory Committee. Rory Williams, 28, grew up in the Napa Valley. He works in the vineyards of his dads Frogs Leap Winery, and performs multiple production and promotion tasks at his moms Tres Sabores Winery. Rory also runs his own young winery, Calder Wines.Presenters: Sophia Bates, The Apple Farm, Philo, CA; Jenny Lester Moffitt, Dixon Ridge Farms, Winters, CA; Rory Williams, Calder Wines, St. Helena, CA.Moderator: Hansel Kern, Kern Family Farm, North Fork, CA.Funded by the USDA BFRDP.

Urban Permaculture: Growing Food, Healthy People, and a Just society in Cities and Towns *ChapelPermaculture was originally envisioned for farms and rural properties, but it works at least as well in cities and towns. Urban permaculturists are reforming food policy in cities, developing garden-based comprehensive school curricula, reducing energy and water use, legalizing greywater, providing disaster relief, and leading the food justice movement. They are challenging antiquated anti-farming laws in cities, bringing healthy food to upscale restaurants as well as the urban poor, and helping to convert sterile parks and office grounds into vibrant, food-and-habitat-producing oases. This inspiring presentation will show why permaculture is so well suited to cities and towns.Presenters: Kevin Bayuk, Urban Permaculture Institute of San Francisco, CA; Toby Hemenway, Center for Pattern Literacy, Sebastopol.Moderator: Ken Foster, Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping, Santa Cruz, CA.

Fracking the Farm *ToyonThe discovery of a vast new oil reserve below some of the worlds most productive farmland in California is raising questions and concerns about how to balance energy security and food security. The hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) technology being used to extract the oil is as yet largely unregulated and unmonitored, and it has the potential to use vast amounts of water and contaminate groundwater in a region that is already facing water scarcity challenges and contamination from nitrate fertilizers. You will hear about the environmental and agricultural issues involved and get an overview of the state policies being debated.Presenters: Jim Leap, Sustainable Ag Educator/Advisor, San Juan Bautista, CA, Seth B. Shonkoff, Physicians, Scientists, & Engineers for Healthy Energy, Berkeley, CA.Moderator: Renata Brillinger, California Climate and Agriculture Network, Sebastopol, CA.

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Farmer Discussion group 5:00 - 6:30pm

brown marmorated stinkbug: If you dont have it, you will soon!ScrippsThe entomologist for the UC Cooperative Extension, Shimat Villanassery Joseph, will discuss the new pest, Brown Marmorated Stinkbug, with growers. This pest is currently moving into California and attacks a wide variety of plants, especially fruits.


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Artisanal Beer & cheese tasting12:00 2:00pm, Exhibitor Marketplace$15 at the doorQuench your thirst during Thursdays lunch break by enjoying craft beers and a variety of handmade and organic cheeses. Fill your commemorative glass, roam the Marketplace, and mingle and engage with presenters and exhibitors.Sponsored by The Epicurean Connection (with Host Sheana Davis); Animal Welfare Approved, New Leaf Community Markets, Uncommon Brewers, and Rainbow Grocery Co-op.

cOPAc Meeting1:00 3:00pm, ToyonJoin us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.

california Seed Stakeholders Meeting2:00 3:30pm, SanderlingJoin seed producers, farmers, seed industry professionals, and university and extension personnel to take stock in our States sustainable seed system.Hosted by Jared Zystro, Organic Seed Alliance.

Farm to School MixerEducation in the classroom, Procurement, cafeterias, and School gardens

3:30 5:00pm, TritonFarmers and Educators! Learn 101 tips for selling to school districts and ways to incorporate garden-based learning in the classroom and cafeteria. Refreshments will be served!Sponsored by Organically Grown Company with co-hosts Sadie Sponsler-Clements, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, and John Fisher, Life Lab.

EcoFarm wine & cider tasting5:00 7:00pm, Merrill Hall$25 at the doorIts an EcoFarm tradition! Join growers, distributors, and beverage enthusiasts to sample premium organic wines and cider varieties offered by more than a dozen premier vintners and cider producers. This is an ideal opportunity for socializing and networking. Includes a commemorative glass. Cheers!

EcoFarm new & Beginning Farmer/rancher Mixer, Part i5:30 6:30pm, KilnGroups that support new and beginning farmers/ranchers are joining forces to offer a two-part mixer. We invite emerging farmers/ranchers to get to know us and to weigh in: What kind of support do you need to be successful?

EcoFarm new & Beginning Farmer/rancher Mixer, Part ii6:30 9:00pm, KilnEnjoy a reception, music, and link-up with potential partners, landowners, and supporters.Part I and II hosted by the Ecological Farming Association, CA FarmLink, Greenhorns, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, The Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, National Young Farmers Coalition, and CCOF.

Landscapers unite! Mixer7:30 9:00pm, Scripps Are you an ecological landscaper? Mingle with your peers and discover the latest news in the ecological landscaping world. Learn about cutting-edge trends and techniques to meet the challenges of ecological landscaping.Hosted by Ken Foster, Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping.

17th Annual Seed Swap8:00 10:00pm, Merrill HallDo you want to expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden? Many seeds of non-hybrid, non-engineered varieties will be available to trade. Please bring labeled seeds to share as well as your own containers for seeds to take away!Hosted by Occidental Arts and Ecology Center.

EcoFarm talent Show9:00 11:00pm, Chapel2014 marks the return of the Talent Show! Each person or group will have 3 minutes to entertain, impress, and educate. Enter for an opportunity to win an EcoFarm Conference with Meals and Lodging, and other great rewards! Our panel of judges will award extra points if your performance is farming-related.

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An unsentimental elegy to the American West, SWEETGRASS follows the last modern-day cowboys to lead their flocks of sheep up into Montanas breathtaking and often dangerous Absaroka-Beartooth mountains for summer pasture. This astonishingly beautiful yet unsparing film reveals a world in which nature and culture, animals and humans, vulnerability and violence are all intimately meshed.

From the hemp fields of Pine Ridge to the US Federal Court of Appeals, STANDING SILENT NATION tracks one Lakota family's effort to create economic independence for themselves, their reservation, and their future generations. The hemp plant is like a new buffalo for the tribe: a resource whose many uses from food to fuel to fiber, could enrich their sovereign nation. The documentary will be preceded by a short introduction with updates on recent legislative developments regarding the farming of hemp in the US.

The newly released documentary GROWING CITIES follows filmmakers Dan Susman and Andrew Monbouquette on a road trip to meet the men and women who are challenging the way this country grows and distributes its food, one vacant city lot, rooftop garden, and backyard chicken coop at a time. Join them as they discover that good food isnt the only crop these urban visionaries are harvesting theyre producing stronger and more vibrant communities, too!

In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film GASLAND, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide). GASLAND PART II, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, shows how the stakes have been raised on all sides in one of the most important environmental issues facing our nation today. Q&A after the screening with Lance Simmens, former senior advisor to PA Governor Ed Rendell, now CA State Director of Gasland Grassroots and featured in the documentary.

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Quench your thirst during Thursdays lunch break by enjoying craft beers and a variety of handmade & organic cheeses. Fill your commemorative glass, roam the Marketplace, and mingle with presenters and exhibitors.

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EcoPassport to Prizes

thursday 9:00am Friday 3:00pm Exhibitor Marketplace

Pick up your Passport and instructions at the EcoFarm merchandise booth, then buzz through the Marketplace to learn all about

what our Exhibitors have to offer. To be eligible for the prize drawing, participants must visit

each booth to have their Eco Passport fully pollinated. The grand prize is an

EcoFarm 2015 conference package with meals, as well as other great

give-aways!

The Exhibitor Marketplace is an ideal venue for exploration. More than fifty exhibitors including non-

profit organizations, farm supply stores, retail businesses, and more, will be on hand to share information about

their products and services.

Sponsored by Harmony Farm Supply & Nurserythursday 9:00am 6:00pm

Friday 8:00am 5:00pm

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exhibitorsAgra Marketing GroupAgricultural Justice ProjectAnimal Welfare ApprovedBaker Creek Heirloom SeedsBiochar Soil ReefBiodynamic Association of Northern CaliforniaBiodynamic Farming and Gardening AssociationBioFlora BrantCaf MamCalifornia Organic Fertilizers, Inc.The Catalyst Product GroupCCOF Chemical Free Weed Control / Forever GreenChelsea Green PublishingCommunity Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)Cool Terra BiocharCosmic CoirDFA of CaliforniaDubois Agrinovation, Inc.El Pajaro Community Development Corp.Farm Employers Labor ServiceFarm Fuel, Inc.Farm-to-Consumer FoundationFarm-to-Consumer Legal Defense FundFarmer Veteran CoalitionFarmsReachFios da TerraGreener Fields Together Harmony Farm Supply & NurseryHigh Mowing Organic SeedsInternational Center for PoultryJohnny's Selected SeedsKellogg Garden ProductsLH Organics Modesto MillingMultinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA)NCAT/ATTRAPRESERVE Sonoma Rincon-Vitova InsectariesRogue Farm CorpsSafer BrandSan Francisco Wholesale Produce MarketSteinerbooksSustainable Seed Co.Sustainable Technologies- VariSun Solar Pumping SystemsThorvin, Inc.True OrganicUCSC Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food SystemsUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

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Seven Pointed Star Awakening with Kalita todd 7:00am

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commemoration . . .Join us as we remember those in the ecological agriculture movement who have passed away this year: Anne Mendenhall, Dan Skow, Deb Cooper, Ellen Coleman, Jean Marie Peterson, Judy Rodgers, Lewis Grant, Lois Rivers, Patrick Connor and all others not named here but held dear in our hearts.

successful organic Farmersthe Successful Organic Farmers plenary is an annual tradition at EcoFarm! this years crop of farmers will talk about what they do, why they do it, and what theyve learned along the way.

irene and Evan Engber Irenes Garden and Bioengineering Associates, Laytonville, CA Irene and Evan are original members of the Hog Farm, the fabled 60s hippie commune. Irene began growing organic vegetables 25 years ago without any experience or training, for Wavy Gravys Camp Winnarainbow, a circus performance camp for teenagers. Irene has expanded from farming 1 acre by hand to 6 acres of veggies with the aid of tractors and friends, plus 1 acre of cider apples. Her specialties include garlic, potatoes, cabbage and lettuce. Thirty years ago, Evan read a 1920s book on natural stream restoration. Inspired but without experience, he tried the books techniques on the creeks that run through Black Oak Ranch, so degraded by logging and erosion that they no longer supported historic salmon and steelhead runs. His success at healing these creeks (the fish came back!) led him to a career as one of California's most respected river restoration specialists, applying his form of magic to dozens of North Coast river sites; providing greatly improved water conditions for fish and wildlife, while protecting farmland from erosion.

craig McnamaraSierra Orchards and the Center for Land-Based Learning, Winters, CACraig McNamara is the owner and farmer of Sierra Orchards, a 135 acre diversified farming operation, established in 1980, that produces and processes organic walnuts and olive oil. He is also the co-founder and president of the Center for Land-Based Learning, an innovative program assisting over 2,000 high school students annually to become lifelong learners, overcome barriers to change, and build greater social and human capital in their communities. Craig is president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, a board member of American Farmland Trust, and other agricultural and educational organizations.

Michael PhillipsLost Nation Orchard, Groveton, NHMichael and his wife Nancy farm in the mountains of Northern New Hampshire with their local community in mind. With about 300 apple trees, cultivated and wildcrafted herbs, and some garlic in the mix, they strive not only to produce a variety of farm-based products, but to share what they know about fruit trees and herbs through classes, community days on the farm, consultations, and writing. Michaels books include The Apple Grower: A Guide for the Organic Orchardist and The Holistic Orchard: Growing Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way. Michael serves as coordinator for the Holistic Orchard Network, organized to facilitate much needed grower-inspired research on orchard health.

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biodegradable biobased mulch Film in Row Crops, berries, and Perennials *

KilnAfter years of debate and research, it will soon be legal to use biodegradable biobased mulch film in organic fields. Carol Miles, Vegetable Extension Specialist at Washington State University, and longtime organic researcher and advocate, has studied biodegradable mulches for nearly 10 years, producing research such as Current and Future Prospects For Biodegradable Plastic Mulch in Certified Organic Production Systems. Carol will provide practical knowledge about the benefits and limitations of these innovative materials. Dubois Agrinovation offers one of the first cornstarch-based mulch films, Bio360, a biodegradable and compostable, clear or black mulch, for farms and gardens.Presenters: Eric Menard, Dubois Agrinovation, Saint-Rmi, Quebec, Canada; Carol Miles, Washington State University, Mt. Vernon, WA.

Moderator: David Cooper, Oak Hill Farm, Glen Ellen, CA.

lease Clinic: Creating agreements for successful Farm operationsEvergreen Whether youre about to negotiate your first lease or add a new one, this workshop will help you get the terms and security you need from your farm lease. We will cover cash leases, share leases, short and long term leases, lease negotiation, and specialized clauses like rights of first refusal and options to buy. Dick Peixoto farms 1,200 acres in the Pajaro Valley, 700 acres in the Imperial Valley, and has decades of experience negotiating lease agreements, particularly when it comes to transitioning land to organic. Liya Schwartzman helps beginning farmers to find land and to negotiate leases. Learn how to create a lease that builds trust between the landowner and farmer, and that can be sustained over the long haul. Presenters: Dick Peixoto, Lakeside Organic Gardens, Watsonville, CA; Liya Schwartzman, California FarmLink, Sacramento, CA.Moderator: Reggie Knox, California FarmLink, Santa Cruz, CA.Funded by the USDA BFRDP.

Pioneers/Dinosaurs of the organic Produce TradeFred FarrThe facilitators will convene a panel of people who have been in the organic industry for 30 years or more. Some call them pioneers, while some call them dinosaurs (with all due respect!). These originators in the produce trade will tell the story about the beginnings of the organic grower-buyer-shipper business, with a focus on the West Coast and on humor. Learn what and who shaped the trade, how it has grown, and what these pioneers think this vibrant organic industry will look like in the future.Facilitators: Peter Oill, Boskovich Farms, Oxnard, CA; Bill Sutherland, Sutherland Produce, El Cajon, CA.

managing weeds organically: Tried and True methods and new Horizons * MerrillUCCE Farm Advisor Janet Caprile will give an overview of organic weed management options including cultivation, mowing, mulching, flaming, pre-irrigation, soil solarization, grazing, prevention, and organic herbicides. Pam Marrone will discuss MBI-005, a compound produced by a Streptomyces bacteria that kills weeds by halting cellular biosynthesis and division. MBI-005 has shown broad-spectrum pre-emergence activity (killing weeds in the soil as they germinate) as well as selective post-emergence activity on broadleaves and sedges in turf and crops such as wheat, corn, and rice. Other microbial herbicides in development will also be discussed.In English with Spanish Interpretation.Presenters: Janet Caprile, UCCE Contra Costa, Pleasanton, CA; Pam Marrone, Marrone Bio Innovations, Davis, CA.Moderator: Nathan Harkleroad, Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association, Salinas, CA.

manejando las malas Hierbas con mtodos orgnicos: enfoques Probados y Fables y nuevas Fronteras * MerrillJanet Caprile, UCCE Farm Advisor presentar un resumen del manejo de las malas hierbas a travs de opciones orgnicas que incluyen el cultivo, la siega, el mantillo, la quemadura, pre-riego, la solarizacin del suelo, el pasto, la prevencin y los herbicidas orgnicos. Pam Marrone hablar de MBI-005, un compuesto producido por la bacteria Streptomyces que mata las malas hierbas deteniendo la biosntesis y divisin celular. MBI-005 ha demostrado actividad de amplio espectro antes de la aparicin (que mata las malas hierbas en el suelo mientras germinan) as como actividad selectiva despus de la aparicin respecto a las latifoliadas y juncias en el csped y los cultivos tales como el trigo, el maz, y arroz. Hablar tambin de otros herbicidas microbianos en desarrollo. En ingls con interpretacin al espaol.Expositores: Janet Caprile, UCCE Contra Costa, Pleasanton, CA; Pam Marrone, Marrone Bio Innovations, Davis, CA.Moderador: Nathan Harkleroad, Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association, Salinas, CA.

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The majority of Dairies in marin and sonoma milksheds are now organicChapelLess than 20 years ago, Marins Straus Family Creamery became the first certified organic dairy in the Western US. Today 75% of Marin County and 68% of Sonoma County dairies are certified organic or are in transition! Nowhere else, nor in any other crop, has organic become close to the majority of producers; usually it is under 10%. What are the socio-economic, environmental and other factors that have stood Marin and Sonoma dairying on its head? All is not rosy, however, as organic dairying is at a nationwide crisis. Due to greatly increased feed and other costs, many dairies are struggling; some going back to conventional. We will discuss these issues with organic dairy processors who purchase the milk, provide financial and technical assistance, and encourage dairies to convert to organic. We will also hear from a fairly recent convert to organic dairying. Richard Hughes raises 190 Jerseys on 180 acres in West Marin, and became an organic producer for Straus Family Creamery in 2005, after a 40-year conventional dairy career. If we want to effect real, substantive change in agriculture we will need to build on this historic success.Presenters: Mike Griffin, Organic Valley Family of Farms, Petaluma, CA; Richard Hughes, Westview Jersey Dairy, Bodega, CA; Albert Straus, Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, CA. Moderator: Brice Tencer, CCOF, Santa Cruz, CA.

energy Conservation on the FarmOak ShelterSimple changes in farming and headquarter operations can help growers achieve significant cost and energy savings. Participants in this workshop will learn about sources of technical and financial assistance, including rebates, incentives, and alternative energy options for the farm. Speakers from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), and a local producer will share information and exp

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