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MAKING NEW FRIENDS Farming for the Future is an extremely important event for the PASA family. It’s our chance to learn, network and get invigorated for the year ahead! The 2015 conference will be no different, and we want to ensure an affordable experience for all who wish to attend. Please become aFriend of the Conference— a community of individuals whose tax-deductible contribution of a minimum of$100 enables the conference to flourish. Your gift will be acknowledged at the conference and in the Passagesnewsletter. To become a Friend of the Conference, pledge support when you register. If you are not attendingbut would like to support this event, please contact Lauren Smith at (814) 349-9856, ext 22.

Special Thanks to Our Lead Sponsors!

CONTENTS1 Conference Schedule

2 Opening Session & PASAbilities Plenary

3 Pre-Conference Tracks

6 Friday & Saturday Workshops

9 Future Farmers Program

10 Meals & Special Features

14 Scholarships

15 Registration Rates

16 The Small Print

17 How to Register

See the back cover for a full list of conference sponsors as of the printing of this brochure.

The PASA MissionPromoting ProfitableFarms that ProduceHealthy Food for All

People While Respectingthe Natural Environment

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Each year our Farming for the Future Conference seeks to inform our membersof the latest innovations in sustainable agriculture, while also giving them anopportunity to celebrate the past year and look forward to the next. As our24th annual conference approaches, we are especially mindful that ourcommunity is part of a movement that has taken the national andinternational stage and is making a real difference. Whether we’re talkingabout sensible food safety, food sovereignty in a time of tremendousenvironmental and social challenges, or limiting the influence of genetic engineering in farming, thismovement toward more sustainable food systems offers great promise for the future of our society.

Our theme this year builds on the success of last year’s conference, when we began to look moreclosely at the role of nature in leading us toward sustainability. We will be exploring our reliance onNature as Mentor this year, with an emphasis on the part we all play as students, and not masters,of the precious resources at our hands. As such, it is a proper relationship with the natural world weseek, in helping to heal the damage that has accumulated over time, while also healing our own bodiesof the ravages of an industrial food system run amuck. Never before have we known so much aboutthe choices that must be made and stood so powerless to turn the tide wrought by cheap and facelessfood. Maybe this is because it’s not really “power” that we lack or need, but an attitude of openness tolearn from and a willingness to acknowledge the healing energy inherent in nature. Maybe sometimeswe need to stop and pay attention to the way nature can heal itself, if we just get out of the way.

We look forward to welcoming you to this latest edition of one of the largest and most respectedgatherings of sustainable agriculture experts and enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Come join us aswe continue to break ground for a new vision of agriculture, and to sow seeds of hope for the future!

Brian SnyderExecutive Director, PASA

TUE, FEB 3 & Wed, Feb 4Walk-in registration not available.

7:00am Registration Opens (limited hours through the day)

9:00am Pre-Conference TrackBegins

Lunch as scheduled by track.

5:00pm Pre-Conference Track Ends

THURsday, Feb 5Limited walk-in registration available.

7:00am Registration & ContinentalBreakfast Open

9:00am Pre-Conference TracksBegin

Lunch as scheduled by track.

5:00pm Pre-Conference Tracks End

Sustainable Socializing Begins

TradeShow & Benefit Auction Open

5:30pm Cheese Tasting

Young & Beginning Farmer Mixer

6:30pm Winter Picnic (ticketed event)

7:30pm Registration Closes

8:00pm Live Music

FRIday, Feb 67:00am Registration & ContinentalBreakfast Open

TriYoga® Sessions & Knitting Circle

8:30am Workshops

10:15am Opening Session withAddress by Frances Moore Lappé

12:15pm Box Lunch (ticketed event)

1:15pm Workshops

2:45pm Membership Breakouts

4:10pm Workshops

5:30pm Sustainable SocializingYoung & Beginning Farmer Mixer

6:30pm Banquet (ticketed event)

7:30pm Live AuctionRegistration Closes

8:30pm PASA Theatre MovieScreenings

SATURday, Feb 77:00am Registration & ContinentalBreakfast Open

TriYoga® Sessions & Knitting Circle

8:30am Workshops

10:15am PASAbilities Plenary with Address by Ray Archuleta

11:45am Box Lunch (ticketed event)

12:15pm Discussion Sessions

1:30pm Workshops

3:10pm Workshops

Please see pg. 15 for registrationrates.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers are the lifeblood of Farming for the Future. Many

hands are needed before, during and after the conference. You

can assist by volunteering to help with packing and moving,

registration, merchandise, auctions and more. To get involved,

please call PASA or email helen@pasafarming.org.

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Come join us!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Join us for the PASAbilities Leadership Award Series as we recognize a farmer (orfarming couple) and a business proprietor who exemplify the spirit of sustainability inagriculture and food systems. The recipients of the Sustainable Ag Leadership Awardand the Sustainable Ag Business Leader Award will take the stage to share theirstories and inspire us all. Special thanks to Kimberton Whole Foods, a formeraward winner, for their ongoing support of the PASAbilities Leadership Award Seriesand Saturday’s plenary session!

PASABILITIES MAIN SPEAKERSaturday Morning

Ray Archuleta is a Conservation Agronomist at the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Serviceand Certified Professional Soil Scientist whose passion for soil healthhas earned him the nickname “The Soils Guy.” Archuleta is knownfor his infectious excitement while sharing his vast knowledge of soil health and agroecology principles, amassed over more than 25years in the field. His expertise extends to water health, quality andirrigation. In his Saturday keynote, he will use his background as aconservationist to address our responsibilities to protect and nur-ture our essential resources.

Join the leaders from within PASA and the sustainable agriculture movement as wekick off the main conference. Special thanks to Lady Moon Farms for their supportof Friday’s opening keynote!

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PASAbilities Plenary & Award Series

Opening Session

OPENING KEYNOTERFriday Morning

Frances Moore Lappé is the author or co-author of 18 booksincluding Diet for a Small Planet. Frances was named by GourmetMagazine as one of 25 people (including Thomas Jefferson, UptonSinclair, and Julia Child), whose work has changed the way Americaeats. She is the cofounder of three organizations, including Oaklandbased think tank Food First and, more recently, the Small PlanetInstitute. In 2008, she received the James Beard FoundationHumanitarian of the Year Award for her lifelong impact on the waypeople all over the world think about food, nutrition and agriculture.

During Friday’s opening keynote address, Frances Moore Lappéwill give attendees a look into the research for her book World Hunger: 10 Myths, a topic thatresonates throughout the agriculture community. Moore Lappé delivers her message of theimportance of embracing agroecology, ending global poverty and meeting the climatechallenge as pieces that come together to develop one “ecomind,” an ideology she deliveredthrough her book EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think to Create the World We Want.

KEYNOTE ONLY ATTENDEE TYPE: We are now offering the chance to register for just one (or both) of our keynote plenaries. KeynoteOnly attendees may come starting at 9:30am each day to see the TradeShow and Benefit Auction,and may stay through the end of the plenary. This attendee type does not include any food or otherprogramming. You may not purchase conference meals with the exception of the Thursday dinner.

Track 1: Holistic Financial PlanningPresenter: Byron Shelton, The Savory Institute

Creating a Holistic Financial Plan allows for you to plan, manage and grow your business to build wealth.This track will teach you how to do more than just keep records for tax purposes, which only show whathas happened in the past. Annual financial planning uses past records along with new decisions to planforward for the upcoming year. You will learn where Holistic Financial Planning fits in Business Planning;how Holistic Decision-Making is used in Holistic Financial Planning; how to plan for profit; how toaddress logjams, financial weak links and figure gross profits; how to categorize expenses; how to balancea plan and check for cash flow; how to operate, monitor and control a Holistic Financial Plan. Participantswill have the opportunity to begin the process of creating their own holistic financial plan. A pastattendee of an abbreviated version of this course says, “Budgeting is no longer my Achilles heel!”

You will need to PREPARE & BRING: 1) A list of majordecisions to make related to financial planning, 2) Income andexpense records for 2014 with a breakdown of direct income anddirect expenses by enterprise.

The track is limited to no more than 20 farm businesses. This track will be more beneficial if as many decision makers as possible are present.There is a special discounted rate for additional registrants from each farmbusiness.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Track 2: Agroecology Principles & Biomimicry Strategies for Enhancing Soil Function

Presenters: Ray Archuleta, NRCS; Steve Groff, Cover Crop Solutions; Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grains

Soil health awareness has unquestionably grown among farmers, conservation practitioners and thegeneral public alike, but what are the principles and strategies needed to work with the dynamic bioticcommunities on your farm to achieve multiple outcomes? Our presenters will share their knowledge andexperiences in managing plant and soil biotic communities. Speakers will discuss how to measure andmanage a holistic soil health and farm production system, look at perceived risks and great success storiesof farmers who have used a diversity of plants, minimal soil disturbance actions and rotations of living,decomposing and stable organic matter to supply nutrients and suppress weeds. Farmers andpractitioners assisting with any scale operation growing field crops or vegetables or grazing livestock willbe able to dig deeper into the understanding of how nature works and help formulate the next set ofresearch questions to be addressed by the sustainable agriculture community.

Topics:• Understanding Soil Function• Cover Crop Research• Designing Cover Crop Mixes for Improving Soil Function• Cover Crops for Organic Systems• No-Till Veggie Strategies• Weed Suppression Strategies• Nutrient Cycling & New Soil Health Testing Tools

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Pre-conference tracks are a great way to get an in-depth learning experience before the main conferencebegins. Participants can expect a full day or more of intensive study, during which they’ll dig deep intotheir chosen topics. All tracks are being held at the Penn Stater Conference Center. A light morningsnack will be available Tuesday morning and a continental breakfast will be available on Wednesday andThursday morning. Lunch is provided for all tracks.

Tracks will sell out, so register early! You may only register for one pre-conference track, and you muststay with the track you selected for the whole day. Attending tracks for which you are not registered forany part of the day is not permitted. Walk-in registration is not available for Track 1.

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Pre-Conference Tracks

Funds for this program provided by PA Women’s Agricultural Network

with funds from the USDA NIFA’s NBFRProgram grant #2012-49400-19062

Funds for this program provided by

Track 3: Marketing to Build Relationships, Bring Value & Make Sales

Presenters: Karla Pankow, Bossy Acres Consulting; Sheri Salatin, Polyface Inc; Ben Wenk, Three Springs Fruit Farm

The best products can’t sell themselves, but with all the time and effort you put into gettingyour products ready to sell, the selling can sometimes be an afterthought. Join thesepresenters to learn how to reap the reward of the hard work of producing your goods — thesale! The track will cover several avenues for selling products, as well as discuss how to find andretain customers.

Topics:• The Bigger Picture: Creating a Culture of Trust & Loyalty• Be the Middleman: Catch & Keep Those Elusive Profits• Social Media Marketing: Standing Out in a Crowded Field• Restaurant Marketing 101: How to Sell Your Farm Food to Chefs• Metropolitan Buying Clubs 101• Earning & Keeping Your Farmers Market Customers• Wholesale Marketing: Cultivating Loyalty• What Does Marketing Success Look Like? How to Know You’re Doing it Well

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Funds for this program provided by

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Pre-Conference Tracks

Track 4: Weeds, Herbs & MedicinalsPresenters: Katrina Blair, Turtle Lake Refuge &

Linda Shanahan, Barefoot GardensLet’s look beyond the tomatoes and sweet corn. Farms and backyards often hold much morefood and medicine than meets the untrained eye. Join the presenters of this track to explorethe potential of some of the more common plants and how to use them for improved health.The track is for anyone who is interested in the healing power of plants. Those who wish topursue the sale of these plants will also find value in the topics covered.

Topics:• The Potential of Weeds, Herbs & Medicinals• Key Weeds, Herbs, Medicinals & Their Uses: Roots & Fruits• Key Weeds, Herbs, Medicinals & Their Uses: Leafy Greens & Flowers• Propagation, Cultivation & Control• Making Tinctures, Extracts, Salves• Other Preservation Options (Drying, Freezing, Oils)• Hands-On Demo of Cooking with Weeds

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

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Pre-Conference Tracks

Track 5: Livestock in Nature: Best Practices for Animal & Ecosystem Health

Presenters: Brett Chedzoy, Cornell Cooperative Extension; Norm Conrad,NCAT/ATTRA; Darrell Emmick, Grazing Land Management Specialist;Lamonte Garber, Stroud Water Research Center; John Hopkins, ForksFarm; Sandra Miller, Painted Hand Farm; Benjamin Tracy, Virginia TechCan active pasture management enhance animal health while building a diverse ecosystem?Whether you pasture livestock, manage a woodlot, or have struggled with invasive species, thistrack will provide you with practical information to help you enhance species diversity in yourpasture and improve ecosystem function to benefit herd health and productivity on your farm.

Topics:• Livestock in the Ecosystem — Impacts & Dynamics• Treed Grazing in Whole-Farm Design• Using Livestock to Manage Invasives & Regeneration Plans

• Managing Livestock for Healthy Ecosystems• Keeping Animals In, Pests & Diseases Out• Cultivating Forage Species Diversity

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Track 6: Seed SovereigntyPresenters: Amy Laura Cahn, Philadelphia Public Interest Law Center;

Scott Marlow, RAFI-USA Representative; Mary-Howell Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain; Others TBA

What does it take to save seeds? How can we share our seeds with our friends and neighbors?Can I sell my seeds? What is happening in the seed industry and how does it impact the farming community? These and many other questions about seeds will be tackled in a daydevoted to the humble — yet essential — seed. Presenters will cover the logistics and politicsof saving seed for yourself, your community, or for sale. The discussion will include a look atthe seed economy on the national level. Attendees will also learn about breeding and savingtheir own seeds. The topics and presenters are subject to change as we are still finalizing this program.

Topics:• Laws, Regulations & Litigation• Seed Saver’s Perspective on the National Seed Economy & Selling Seeds in PA• Community Seed Saving & Swapping• Genetics & Plant Breeding• Tools & Techniques for Saving Heirloom Seeds• And more!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Funds for this program provided by

Pennsylvania Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative

Over the course of the main conference, attendees can select from over 100 workshops tobuild a curriculum that will gain them skills and knowledge to expand and improve theirfarms or gardens. We continue to offer workshop series that are designed to help attendeesfocus on a core topic during the main conference. Attendees can pick and choose to best fittheir educational needs and do not need to pre-register for individual sessions.

Special thanks to Dairy Heritage by Agri-Service LLC for underwriting our series ofdairy and cheese programming.

Additonal workshops will be added after this printing of this brochure, go topasafarming.org/conference to see the up-to-date list.

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Wild Wisdom of WeedsKatrina Blair, Turtle Lake Refuge

Advanced Cover Cropping SystemsSteve Groff, Cover Crop Solutions

Fully Employ Yourself: Price & Market SuccessfullySheri & Daniel Salatin, Polyface, Inc.

Simple Multi-Purpose Livestock Shelter: How toMake & Use Portable Pasture Hoop HousesBrooks Miller & Anna Santini, North Mountain Pastures

Grazing TidbitsDarell Emmick, Grazing Land Management Specialist

Soil Health in Year-Round High Tunnel ProductionChris Lent, National Center for Appropriate Technology

Law & Policy Tools to Access Land & Grow Food inthe CityAmy Laura Cahn, Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia

Vegetable Farm Irrigation: Basics & BeyondMatt Steiman, Dickinson College Farm

Size Matters: A Panel Discussion on Farm ScaleMichael Ahlert, Red Earth Farm; Mike Brownback, Spiral PathFarm; Dillon & Justin Naylor, Old Tioga Farm

Milk Quality Starts in the Parlor: Sanitation &CollectionGianaclis Caldwell, Pholia Farm Creamery, LLC

Cold-Hardy Winter VegetablesPam Dawling, Twin Oaks Community

Implementing Wildlife Habitat Improvement Projects on Your Farm with Federal FundsAustin Drager, USDA NRCS; David Hughes, WeatherwoodDesign, LLC; Linda Shanahan, Barefoot Gardens

Walk-Behind Farming Equipment for Small-ScaleOperationsJoel Dufour, Earth Tools, Inc.

Using Products from Your Woods to Build SoilHealthGary Gilmore, PA Dept of Natural Resources & Conservation

Pigs at Work in the Organic Apple Orchard fromFarrow to FinishMatthew Grieshop, Michigan Sate University & Jim Koan,Almar Orchards

Troubleshooting Poultry HealthSusan Beal, Laughing Oak Farm & Jeff Mattocks, Fertrell Company

FRIDAY • 8 :30 am

Main Conference Workshops

Land Stewardship for Pollinator Conservation Kelly Gill, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation &USDA NRCS

Fields of Farmers: Interning, Mentoring, Partnering, GerminatingDaniel Salatin, Polyface, Inc.

Agroecology Principles & Biomimicry Strategies to Improve Soil FunctionRay Archuleta, USDA NRCS

Behavior-Based Grazing ManagementDarell Emmick, Grazing Land Management Specialist

Hybrid Hazelnuts: A Real Crop, for Real FarmersPhilip Rutter, Badgersett Research Farm

Solar Power for Portable & Permanent AnimalHousingRich Louis, Sunnyside Solar Energy & Louis Family Homestead

Incorporating an On-Farm Restaurant into YourAgricultural BusinessDillon & Justin Naylor, Old Tioga Farm

Perspectives on Organic Insect & Disease Management in the Apple OrchardJim Koan, Almar Orchards & Matt Grieshop, Michigan StateUniversity

Feral Swine in PA: A Panel DiscussionSpeakers TBA

Labels, Labels, Labels: What They Do & Don’tMeanKyla Smith, PA Certified Organic; Alice Varon, Certified Naturally Grown; Katie Yanchuk, Animal Welfare Approved

Small Scale Sustainable Rice ProductionNazirahk Amen, Purple Mountain Organics

Averting Disaster — Real Farm Emergencies &How to Avoid ThemGeorge DeVault, Pheasant Hill Farm

The Holistic Approach to Parasite Management inSmall RuminantsSusan Beal, Laughing Oak Farm

Interpreting National Food Trends for Value-Added ProfitHeather Mikulas, Penn State Extension

Farming at Night: The Business Side of FarmingEric Vander Hyde, Barefoot Gardens

Four Season Forward: The Latest Innovations inFour-Season Vegetable ProductionClara Coleman, Four-Season Farm Consulting

Q & AFrances Moore Lappé, Small Planet Institute

FRIDAY • 1 : 15 Pm

REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS —Join members of the PASA Staff and Board, as well as fellow PASAmembers in your region, to discuss what's happening in PASA and to help shape the next year in your region. It’s agreat time to catch up and share your ideas and feedback.

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Finding Your Cover Crop RepertoireMary-Howell & Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain

Small-Scale Biogas Systems for Your Home & FarmMatt Steiman, Dickinson College Farm

Soil Building & Water Harvesting with PermacultureMichael Judd, Ecologia, Edible & Ecological Landscapes

The Essential Natural Medicine Kit for HealthyFarm LivingSusan Beal, Laughing Oak Farm

Organic Beekeeping for BeginnersRoss Conrad, Dancing Bee Gardens

The Value-Added DairyGianaclis Caldwell, Pholia Farm Creamery, LLC

Caring for Small Creeks & Streams on Farms &HomesteadsLamonte Garber, Stroud Water Research Center

Pruning Tree FruitsLee Reich, Springtown Farmden

Raising Heritage TurkeysCraig Haney, Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture

Biocontrols for Vegetable Production from Sow to SellLloyd Traven, Peace Tree Farm

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance forDiversified & Organic FarmsPaul Wolfe, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Holistic Financial Planning to Build WealthChase Ridgely, Savory Institute MD Hub & Willy Denner,Savory Institute NY Hub

Employees, Volunteers, Interns & Workshares:How Labor Laws Apply to Your FarmAlison Lecker, Esq & Ross Pifer, Penn State Rural Ag Law Center

Farming the Woods: Seeing the Forest for Morethan Just the TreesSteve Gabriel, Finger Lakes Permaculture

Getting Started in Farming: A PanelKim & Eric Chase, Chase Farm; Sara Eckert, Healthy Harvest;Laura & Mark MacDonald, Berry Fields Farm

Managing Insects & Diseases in Cut Flowers whileKeeping Your Pollinators HappySteve Bogash, Penn State Cooperative Extension

SATURDAY • 8 :30 am

FRIDAY • 4:10 pm

FRIDAY • 2 :45–3:45 pm

DISCUSSION SESSIONS — Bring your lunch and network with other attendees during these informal sessions.We'll have a few topics picked out and moderators to help get the conversation going, but this is your time to speak!Topics include an update on our Real Deal Project, a discussion of raising kids on a farm and networking opportunitieswith the Young Farmers Coalition and GMO Free PA. If you have a topic you want to discuss, please be in touch!

SATURDAY • 12 : 15–1 : 15 pm

Raising Rabbits for Forage Intake Without MedicationsDaniel Salatin, Polyface, Inc.

Your Farm Food to Urban Mouths: Start a Metropolitan Buying ClubSheri Salatin, Polyface, Inc.

Silvopastures from Scratch: Improving Pastureswith TreesBrett Chedzoy, Cornell Cooperative Extension & Angus GlenFarms, LLC

Weeds for Commercial UsesKatrina Blair, Turtle Lake Refuge

Uncommon Fruits in the Food ForestMichael Judd,, Ecologia, Edible & Ecological Landscapes

#fileroom: Reporting & Mapping Water Complaints from FrackingMelissa Troutman & Joshua Pribanic, Public Herald

Working with Honey Bee QueensRoss Conrad, Dancing Bee Gardens

Beneficial Bats: Supporting Nature’s Bug EatersBrian Benner, Wildlife Specialists

Managing Udder Health for Happier Cows & Better MilkErnest Hovingh, Penn State University

Cereal Grains at the Market: How to Grow, Process& SellGeorge Wright, Castor River Farm

No-Till Vegetables for Homestead & Small FarmLee Reich, Springtown Farmden

Standing Out in a Crowded Field: HarnessingSocial Media for Your FarmKarla Pankow, Bossy Acres

Can You Really Live Off 1.5 Acres?Jean-Martin Fortier, la Grelinette Farm

Understanding Your Soil’s Physical, Biological &Chemical Properties for Increased ProfitabilityBob Schindelbeck, Cornell University

Comparing Cucurbit Production Systems: The Potential of Strip-Tillage & Row-CoversJennifer Tillman, Iowa State University & Jason Lilley, PennState University

A Biodynamic Approach to Soil Health & FertilityMac Mead, The Pfeiffer Center

Workshops continued next page

Main Conference Workshops

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Describing Products for Market: How to Write forReaders & CustomersTenaya Darlington, St Josephs University & Madame Fromage

Selecting the Best Tomatoes, Bell Peppers &Cucumbers for High Tunnel ProductionSteve Bogash, Penn State Cooperative Extension

Six-Figure Farming for Small Plots, Part 1Jean-Martin Fortier, la Grelinette Farm

Once a Day Milking: A Viable Option for SmallDairy FarmersGianaclis Caldwell, Pholia Farm Creamery, LLC

Apitherapy: Health & Healing with Products fromthe HiveRoss Conrad, Dancing Bee Gardens

Animal Powered Farming: Costs, Equipment, Economics & MentorshipDale Stoltzfus, Log Cabin Horse Farm/Horse Progress Days

Finding the Balance: How to Formulate ProperlyBalanced Feed Rations for Your AnimalsJeff Mattocks, The Fertrell Co.

Restoration & Utilization of the American ChestnutSara Fitzimmons, The American Chestnut Foundation & PhilipRutter, Badgersett Research Farm

Farming the Forest for Native Medicinal & Culinary Plants: Opportunities, Challenges, &Third Party VerificationEric Burkhart, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center & AdamSeitz, PA Certified Organic

Business Planning for Local Foods ProcessorsSilas Conroy, Crooked Carrot Farm & Kitchen

Dealing with Talon & Claw: Preventing WildlifeDamageNorm Conrad,, National Center for Appropriate Technology

Accessing Land: Partnering with a Land Trust toSecure FarmlandHolly Rippon-Butler, National Young Farmers Coalition & SarahWalter, Centre County Farmland Trust

Knowing Your Insurance & Liability ProtectionNeeds: The Key to Securing Your Farm & Businessfor this Generation & the Next!Joan Epperson & Robert Runk, American National/Farm Family

Impacts of Fracking on Farming & Food AnimalsMichelle Bamberger, Vet Behavior Consults & Robert Oswald,Cornell University

Growing Breakfast: How to Roll & Steel Cut OatsGeorge Wright, Castor River Farm

Ducks on the Homestead: Year-Round Care forEggs & MeatSuzanne & Rich Louis, Louis Family Homestead

Blueberries, from Planning to Planting to HarvestLee Reich, Springtown Farmden

The Deeper Wisdom of the Biodynamic PreparationsMac Mead, The Pfeiffer Center

Q & ARay Archuleta, USDA NRCS

Building an On-Farm Retail MarketBrian Moyer, Penn State Extension/Green Haven Farm & Jennifer Brodsky, Kitchen Table Consultants

Six-Figure Farming for Small Plots, Part 2Jean-Martin Fortier, la Grelinette Farm

The Food Safety Modernization Act: Past, Present& the Road AheadSophia Kruszewki, National Sustainable Ag Coalition & BrianSnyder, PASA

Back to the Farm — Inviting the Public as a Meansto Increasing ProfitsBarbara Gerlach, Berry Fields Farm; Caroline Owens, OwensFarm; Others TBA

Basics of Farming with Animal Power: Safety, Husbandry, Species & BreedsDale Stoltzfus, Log Cabin Horse Farm/Horse Progress Days

Hatching & Incubating PoultryTom Wadson, Wadson’s Farm

Planting for the Future: Starting Your Orchardwith Smarts, Microclimate & RootstocksBen Wenk, Three Springs Fruit Farm

Understanding & Managing Urban Soils forHealthy Food ProductionChris Lent, National Center for Appropriate Technology

Growing Great GarlicPam Dawling, Twin Oaks Community

The Real Cost of Fracking: How America’s ShaleGas Boom Is Threatening Our Families, Pets, &FoodMichelle Bamberger, Vet Behavior Consults & Robert Oswald,Cornell University

Holistic Land & Livestock ManagementChase Ridgely, Savory Institute MD Hub & Willy Denner,Savory Institute NY Hub

Variety Choice for Disease Resistance in CucurbitsEdmund Frost, Twin Oaks Farm & Michael Glos, Cornell University

Pairing Principles that Will Help You Sell YourCheeseTenaya Darlington, St Josephs University & Madame Fromage

Farming the Woods: Forest Cultivation of MushroomsSteve Gabriel, Finger Lakes Permaculture

Natural Approaches to Common Animal HealthConcernsSusan Beal, Laughing Oak Farm

Where’s the Cash? Tools to Understand Your BusinessRebecca Frimmer & Ted LeBow, Kitchen Table Consultants

Young Calf CareKim Morrill, Cornell University Cooperative Extension

From Amber Waves to Market: Growing & Marketing Organic Food Grade GrainsMary-Howell & Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain

Main Conference Workshops

SATURDAY • 8 :30 amSATURDAY • 1 :30 pm

SATURDAY • 8 :30 amSATURDAY • 3 : 10 pm

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THURSDAYLunch and swimming will be included.

Sprouts & Seedlings (K to 5th Grade)Children will learn about nutrition education and sustainable agriculture systems. Through hands-on activities, natural crafts, guest speakers and energizing games, kids will explore theirinvolvement in growing and eating healthy foods!The Sprouts & Seedlings Program will be led by members of the Penn State Healthy Bodies Project, a study that aims to identify familialfactors of obesity throughout Pennsylvania and promotes healthy dietary and physical activity environments that may stop thedevelopment of obesity in children. The program leaders are Samantha Fortier and Emily Pia, both bio-behavioral health majors andglobal health minors.

Youth (6th to 12th Grade)Come explore Pennsylvania’s state bird, the Ruffed Grouse. Take a look at anatomy and physiology;develop a deeper understanding of the annual cycle and behavior of the Ruffed Grouse; spend timewith expert biologists from the field; assess habitat quality; and identify important plants used bythe bird. Apply your knowledge by becoming a conservation ambassador for the Ruffed Grouse.The Youth Program will be led by Claire & Rusty Orner of Quiet Creek Herb Farm & School of Country Living.

FRIDAY & SATURDAYSnacks and breaks for swimming, yoga (led by TriYoga of Central PA) and martial arts

(led by Titan Fitness – Gebhart Martial Art) will be included. Parents are responsible for lunch.

Sprouts (K to 2nd Grade)Kids will learn that size is not an indicator of significance on the farm. Through hands-on activities,crafts, stories, games and guest speakers, participants will learn the essential roles that pollinatorsand composters play in food production. Using Waldorf-inspired beeswax crafts, a marionette showand felting activities alongside games and activities from the entomology department at Penn State,kids will immerse themselves in the roles of the tiniest of farm workers.The Sprouts Program is organized by a team of local volunteers. Kat Alden brings over 20 years of teaching experience and a love ofgardening. Dorothy Habecker is a retired teacher from the State College Friends School where she managed the garden program. Bothare completing Master Gardener certification.

Seedlings (3rd to 5th Grade)Have you ever wanted to be a CSI detective? Now is your chance! Join us as we become “Crop SceneInvestigators” and uncover the mysteries behind what we choose to eat and how our bodies processthose foods on Friday. On Saturday, we will continue unraveling the mysteries by examining thedynamic organisms and the environmental processes on the farm. The Crop Scene Investigatorstwo-day program will utilize hands-on activities, sustainable crafts, guest speakers and interactivegames to crack these mysteries in our bodies and nature!The Seedlings Program will be led by members of the Chatham University Naturality Club, a student organization focused onadvocating for healthy lifestyles and environments. The program leaders are Nicole Werwie, a senior biology major, and Jade Lawson,a senior psychology and environmental policy major.

Youth (6th to 8th Grade)Youth will spend the weekend engaging in hands-on nutrition education pertaining to sustainableagriculture systems. They will hear from conference speakers and local experts; have an opportunityto peruse the great exhibits; and listen to our 2015 Keynote Speaker, Frances Moore Lappé.Students will be able to swim, on Friday, and learn yoga, on Saturday. By the end of the conference,students in the youth program will be able to integrate ideas about healthy eating and sustainabilityand, as future farmers, use this knowledge to build healthier lives.The Youth Program will be led by Penn State’s Community Food Security Club (Emily Pia, President) and Sustainable Agriculture Club(Briana Yablonski, President).

Future Farmers ProgramThe Future Farmers program is designed to educate and entertain your children while you attendthe conference. Youth from kindergarten to eighth grade will enjoy a wide range of activitiesdeveloped to increase their understanding of food, farming and sustainability. Space is limited, soregister your children early. You will be able to use the online registration store or paper form topurchase lunch and dinner tickets for children participating in this program. More detailedinformation will be sent with your registration confirmation. For more information about theprogramming, please call PASA or email bethany@pasafarming.org.

We are proud to gather sustainably, organically and regionally raisedfoods from over 50 PASA members and friends for the conferencemeals. This flavorful fare includes plenty for everyone, meat-lovers,vegetarians and vegans alike. We hope you plan on attending these

delicious and wholesome meals.Please note: Lunch is included in the package for our pre-conference registrants, and a

continental breakfast is provided Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings to all registeredattendees. For Track 1 attendees a light snack will be available Tuesday morning, and a fullcontinental breakfast will be available on Wednesday. Also, be sure to join us for a SustainableSocial Hour and reception on both Thursday and Friday evenings. Additional meals may bepurchased when you register (available for conference registrants only).

CONFERENCE MENUS(menus subject to change)

THURSDAY “WINTER PICNIC” BUFFET DINNERFresh Green Salad Bar, Herbed Roasted Chicken, Grass-fed Beef Goulash, Whole-hog PorkSausage with Peppers & Onions, Mile-High Quiche, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, CurriedWinter Vegetables with Rice. Dessert Bar will include our famous Maple Crème Brûlée!

FRIDAY BOXED LUNCH (Cookie & Beverage Included)Meat: House-made Chicken Salad Wrap with a Fresh Green SaladVegetarian: Grilled Vegetable & Cheese Wrap with a Fresh Green SaladVegan: Grilled Vegetable Wrap served a Fresh Green Salad

FRIDAY BANQUET DINNERFirst Course: Our Traditional Mushroom Brie Soup & Fresh Mesclun SaladMeat: Jamison Leg of Lamb au jus with Polenta and Braised Butternut Squash with ChardVegetarian/Vegan: Thai Inspired Rice Noodles with Asian VegetablesChildren’s Meal: Fruit Salad, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed VegetablesDessert: Pennsylvania Ice Cream with Apple Pear Medley

SATURDAY BOXED LUNCH (Cookie & Beverage Included)Meat: House-made Turkey Salad on Focaccia with a Fresh Green SaladVegetarian: Mediterranean Green Salad with Quinoa, Tomatoes, Olives and Feta. Served with Focaccia

Vegan: Mediterranean Green Salad with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Olives. Served with Focaccia

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Our Annual Tradition — A WINTER PICNIC

When it comes to showcasing regionaland sustainably raised foods, it doesn’tget much better than the popularThursday Night Winter Picnic. Ifyou’ve spent the day at a pre-conferencetrack, this meal provides an opportunityto kick back and relax. If you’re comingearly for the main conference, this is theperfect way to settle in and see old friends and meet new. We’ve worked out a menu to please manypalates, and it’s served buffet style so you can choose your favorites.

Mix and match your own lunch at the Farmers Market Café, whichfeatures an assortment of treats prepared by some of the region’sforemost purveyors of local food. This option will be available onFriday and Saturday.

Farmers Market Café

Featuring Regional Foods

Meals & Receptions

Special Features

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Young & Beginning Farmer MixerThursday & Friday Evening

Celebrate the next generation of farmers! Connect with old friends and meet newones who understand the unique challenges and rewards of being a young orbeginning farmer. Enjoy socializing as part of the Thursday and Friday eveningSustainable Social Hours with snacks and beverages. Thanks to the NationalYoung Farmer’s Coalition for supporting this opportunity.

Grid MagazineFriday

The folks at Grid, a free monthly Philadelphia-based print magazine dedicatedto local sustainability issues, will be on-site to interview farmers and distributecopies of this year’s Farmbook, themed Women in Farming. We are eager tohave them back, connecting with our conference attendees to give voice to ourcommon passion for agricultural sustainability. Be sure to stop by their booth(near registration) and say hello.

Thursday Evening

Join us for the Winter Picnic, then stay to dance the night away! We will onceagain kick off the conference with live music so you can catch up with your PASAfamily and cut a rug to some snappy tunes. Stay tuned to the PASA e-news andconference website; we’ll announce the band there.

Cheese TastingThursday Evening

Join some of your favoritecheesemakers and discover tastynew fromage during theThursday evening Social Hour.Sample a variety of artisancheeses and make yourpurchases to take home. Justmake sure you save room fordinner!

LiveMusic

Seed Swap Thursday Evening through Saturday Afternoon

Bring Seeds, Swap Seeds — Get Growing! Bringalong your extra or saved seeds to share andswap them for some new varieties to takehome. Just place your seeds in envelopes orbags clearly labeled with plant name/variety,location and date seeds were saved — includeyour contact information if you’re willing —and bring them with you to the conference.Then, drop your seeds off at the swap tableand browse for some new-to-you seeds toplant this spring. In-kind underswriting isprovided by High Mowing Organic Seeds.

KnittingFriday & Saturday Mornings

Bring along your knitting needles, and startyour days at the conference with some creativesocial time. Meet new friends and share yarn,patterns, tips and ideas. Supplies not provided.

YOGAFriday & Saturday Mornings

Come breathe, move and get focused for the dayahead with yoga led by Tri-Yoga® of CentralPennsylvania. Two sections will be offered on afirst-come, first-served basis: a gentler BasicsTri-Yoga Flows and Level One Tri-Yoga Flows.Bring a mat if you have one.

Fed Up!Narrated by Katie Couric, FED UP blows the lid offeverything we thought we knew about food andexercise, revealing a 30-year campaign by the foodindustry, aided by the U.S. government, to mislead andconfuse the American public. Exposing the hiddentruths contributing to one of the largest healthepidemics in history, the film follows a group of familiesbattling to lead healthier lives and reveals why theconventional wisdom of exercise and eat right is notringing true for millions of people struggling withdiabetes, childhood obesity and other seriousconditions. Including captivating interviews with thecountry’s leading experts, this vital information couldchange the way we eat, forever.

PASA Theatre: Sustainability Movie ScreeningsFriday Night

Special Features

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Triple DivideTriple Divide is Public Herald’s first investigations intoinevitable, negative impacts of shale gas industrialdevelopment, including contaminated groundwateraquifers, polluted land and stories of victimization.Narrated with help from actor and solutions advocateMark Ruffalo, major findings include stark negligenceand endangerment of public and environmental healthdue to shale gas extraction. Through personal stories,expert interviews, and investigation of state case files,Triple Divide tells a cautionary tale about a publicagency, specifically the Pennsylvania Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP), meant to protect thepublic and environment that is instead protectingindustry. Pennsylvanians, fed up with corruption anddestruction, won’t ‘go down’ without a fight and arelearning how to protect themselves.

TradeShow & MarketPlaceImmerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the conference by touring PASA’s well knownTradeShow. Our exhibitors offer a variety of products, from farming tools and services toeducational opportunities — and everything in between! Be sure to check out our PASAMercantile to pick up PASA swag and conference gear to show your PASA pride and furthersupport your organization! In the MarketPlace, you’ll find a special collection of vendors whofeature items such as gourmet foods, textiles, books, gifts, handcrafted wares and much more.These artisans, merchants and food producers create a space that is bursting at the seamswith creativity, color and flavor.

BookNookWe love our books! Especially the broad selectionbrought in for the conference. We proudly feature booksauthored by this year’s speakers and will have booksignings throughout the show. A fun place to browseand dream, please be sure to stop by the PASABookNook, located across from the PASA Mercantile.Special thanks to our BookNook underwriter ChelseaGreen — a leader in bringing the politics and practice of sustainable living to the world.

PASA’S ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION

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Our Benefit Auction will open its doors onThursday evening with another exciting displayof generosity. Since 2003, PASA’s members andsupporters have been filling the tables in DeansHall with an amazing assortment of donateditems for our Benefit Auction, includingdelicious farm products, professional servicesand consultations, getaway packages, finedining experiences, handcrafted jewelry andfurniture, books, tools and more!

Over the years, our Benefit Auction has

This hand-painted chair, donated by artist BeverlyCrow, is one of three she has donated for ourBenefit Auction. Last year, her chair sold for$1,700 in our Live Auction.

grown into a significant fundraiser for PASAand an exciting tradition of our conference.With over 160 items on the tables and severalways to participate, our Benefit Auction hassomething for everyone. There are silent bidsheets for placing competitive bids, $1 raffletickets for game lovers, and a Live Auction witha professional bidder for some big enter -tainment.

Join us in Deans Hall to peruse thewonderful generosity of our community and bidfor PASA!

Still time to donate! Join the ranks of yourfellow PASA members who have supported theAuction over the years. For more information,please call PASA or email jean@pasafaming.org.Or visit conference.pasafarming.org/auction tocomplete our Donation Commitment Form.

General Information A three-dimensional community board!

The PASA community’s classified adsection is a great place to learn about newresources and stay connected to thesustainable agriculture community. Gotinformation to share? Get it into the handsof conference attendees! Posters, fliers,magazines, catalogs, newspapers and otherreading materials are all welcome. Bringyour materials with you or, if you wouldlike to send the information ahead of time,call PASA or email helen@pasafarming.orgto make arrangements.

Special Features

Lending a Helping HandPASA is dedicated to making the conference affordable for everyone through our scholarshipopportunities as well as our WorkShare Program. One application is used for all scholarship funds aswell as the WorkShare program. For the deadlines and registration process, see page 17. Moreinformation and the application are at pasafarming.org/conference.

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Scholarship & Workshare OpportunitiesScholarship support covers registration expenses for selected applicants. Scholarship fundingcomes in part from the Arias M. Brownback Scholarship Fund, which targets young and/ordeveloping farmers. Additionally, the newly created PASAbilites Fund focuses on establishedfarmers interested in learning about and incorporating new sustainable practices into theiroperations. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need for support of continuing education. Youmay request attendance for either one or two days at the main conference or a pre-conference track.You cannot use the scholarship for pre-conference tracks unless you are not attending the mainconference.

Through the WorkShare Program, PASA offers a reduction in conference registration fees inexchange for help with conference work. The WorkShare volunteers provide PASA with muchneeded extra hands as we prepare for our biggest event of the year. There are a variety of tasks tobe completed beginning in December, on-site at the conference center and continuing after theconference.

WorkShare participants may trade eight hours of work for 100% of one-day registration fees or50% of two-day registration fees for the Friday/Saturday conference. People who are able toregularly travel to Millheim, PA may trade 16 hours of work for 100% of two-day registration feesfor the Friday/Saturday conference. Pre-conference tracks are not eligible for discounted ratesunless the applicant will not attend the main conference. This program may be combined withscholarship support.

One application is used for all conference support. Applications for scholarships and theworkshare program can be submitted online mid-November 2014 through January 17, 2015 at5:00pm. Meals, lodging and travel are not covered.

Give to the Arias M. Brownback Memorial Scholarship FundArias M. Brownback loved farming from an early age as he grew up in western Perry County on hisfamily farm. He attended his first PASA conference when he was 18 and went home inspired by hisfellow farmers’ dedication to sustainable practices. In his honor, PASA established the Arias M.Brownback Fund in 2001 to aid young and/or developing farmers to attend the Farming for theFuture Conference. Please consider donating to this worthy cause by indicating your financial gifton the registration form.

We Need Volunteers! Volunteers are the lifeblood of Farming for the Future. Manyhands are needed before, during and after the conference. You can assist by volunteering tohelp with packing and moving, registration, merchandise, auctions and more. To get involved,call PASA or email helen@pasafarming.org.

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Future Farmers Registration

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Pre-Registration

On-Site Registration

Pre-Registration

* Track 1 pricing: First person from farm or business / Additional people from farm or business

Save money by registering early! Registrations received before January 5, 2015 at 5:00pm qualify forthe Early Pre-Registration Rate. After that, the Regular Pre-Registration Rate is effective until January26, 2015 at 5:00pm. Online registration closes at this time. Mailed registrations postmarked after thistime and registrations made in-person at the conference will be charged the On-Site Registration Rate.

This is not a registration form. See page 17 to learn how to register.

Registration Rates

Track & ConferenceRegistration

MealsMeat, vegetarian and veganoptions are available for allmeals. See pg 10 for menus.All attendees

$55$45

$55$45

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Friday Keynote

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Keynote AddressSee pg 2 for restrictions.

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The Small Print

n ConfirmationsAll paid registrations will receive a confirmation of purchase as well as information concerningconference logistics. Please note that a “saved” but not “completed” registration is not final. Youmust COMPLETE your online registration, even if you do not submit payment at that time. Ifyou registered for a pre-conference track or Future Farmers Program, you will receive information aboutthese programs closer to the conference. Registrants who provide their email address will receive anelectronic confirmation.

n Discounts & Scholarships• Children under the age of 5 years do not need to register. Parents may purchase lunch or dinner ticketsfor children under 5 when they register.

• There is a special registration process for those wishing to apply for the a Scholarship orWorkShare Program. See page 17 for details on how to register.

• To inquire about group rates, please call PASA or email becky@pasafarming.org.

n Cancellation Policy• Requests received by January 9, 2015 are eligible for a 100% refund minus $20 processing fee.

• Requests received by January 26, 2015 are eligible for a 50% refund minus $20 processing fee.

• Requests received after January 26, 2015 are not eligible for a refund.

• A $4.00 processing fee will be charged for all changes to a completed registration.

• In the case of extreme weather or family emergencies, deviations from our cancellation policy will bemade on a case-by-case basis. All requests for special consideration must be made in writing.

n Travel & DirectionsYou will receive detailed directions to the Conference Center in State College, PA with your registrationconfirmation. The closest Amtrak rail station, featuring daily arrivals from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia,is located 30 minutes away in Lewistown, PA. The University Park Airport (SCE) is located 10 minutesfrom The Penn Stater and is serviced by a complimentary hotel shuttle for hotel guests or by local taxiservices. State College also features a bus service with Trailways, Greyhound and Megabus. Once in StateCollege, local bus service is provided by CATA and there are multiple taxicab services.

n AccommodationsA block of rooms has been reserved at The Penn Stater Conference Hotel and the Nittany Lion Inn.Shuttle service is available between these two locations. The block sells out early. Call 1-800-233-7505and ask for a room in block PAAB15A by January 2 to receive the special rate. Information about otherlodging options in and near StateCollege is available on our conferencewebsite and with surface mailconfirmations. Numerous motels offera discount for the conference, so ask ifthey offer a discount when you reserveyour room. If you are interested insharing travel or lodging costs, savingvaluable resources or using travel timeto make friends and network, go topasafarming.org/conference forinformation about the Ride Share &Room Share program.

• Save money by registering before January 5, 2015 at 5:00pm to qualify for the Early Pre-Registration Rate. Discounts will be automatically applied during registration.

• The Regular Pre-Registration Rate is effective until 5:00pm on January 26, 2015.• Those wishing to register for the main conference after January 26 may do so at the conferencecenter at the On-Site Registration Rate. The On-Site Registration Rate also applies to allregistrations postmarked after January 26, 2015. There will be no on-site registration for Pre-Conference Track 1.

• Registration fees must be paid in full by January 30, 2015.

Event location — The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.

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The 2015 cover design wasonce again developed by thecreative team at WolfpackDesign, PASA’s neighbors inMillheim, PA. WolfpackDesign is a graphic design

firm that integrates concepts, strategy and technologyto help companies and organizations creatememorable brand expressions across multiplechannels. The artwork was digitally developed andinspired by vintage 1900’s poster illustration work.The overall composition depicts the natural learningprocess through curiosity, to illustrate this year’sconference theme of “Nature As Mentor.”

How to Register

About the Artwork

n Register onlineat pasafarming.org/conference. You must enter an email address to register — if you do not haveone, register online by entering noemail+your first name+your last name@pasafarming.org.

n Register by paperIf you wish to register by mail, you can download the form on our website, or contact PASA, and wewill mail you the form. Return completed registration forms to PASA:

Mail toPASA, attn: Conference RegistrationPO Box 419Millheim, PA 16854

Fax toattn: Conference Registration(814) 349-9840

n Register by phoneCall the office at (814) 349-9856.

n To apply for a scholarship or WorkSharevisit pasafarming.org/conference to access the application or call (814) 349-9856. You will receiveinstructions about how to register for the conference once your application is received; do notregister until you receive those instructions. Applications for both programs will be accepted untilJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:00pm.

n Group registrationsCall PASA or email becky@pasafarming.org for details. Do not complete a registration form orregister online.

n On-Site registrationYou may register at the conference center for Thursday pre-conference tracks and Friday andSaturday main-conference attendance only. (On-site registration is not available for Pre-Conference Track 1). Save money by registering by January 5 for the Early Pre-Registration Rate orby January 26 for the Regular Pre-Registration Rate.

How to Register

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