2010 Michigan Organic Conference Schedule Announced!

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31 Jan 2010

2010 Michigan Organic Conference Schedule

The Michigan Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA) will sponsor the Michigan Organic Conference on March 5 and 6 at the Kellogg Convention and Hotel Center located on the Michigan State University Campus in East Lansing MI. This Year's conference is titled Michigan Organic: Seeds, Soil, and Health and features keynote addresses fromJeffrey Smith from the Insititute of Responsible Technology and C.R. Lawn of Fedco Seeds and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). The conference will also include educational sessions, and organic luncheon, exhibits and the popular "Taste of Michigan" event.The conference is dedicated in memory of long time MOFFA board members and Michigan organic activists Doug Murray and Nancy Jones-Keiser. Download a conference flyer, conference schedule or conference registration form. Please visit our online registration page and confernece sponsor page for more information.

Friday March 5, 2010

An Evening with Jeffrey M. Smith

7:00PM “Don’t Put That in Your Mouth: The Health Dangers of the Genetically Modified Foods You’re Eating” (Kellogg Center Auditorium)

8:30PMCatered Reception and Book-signing

Saturday March 6, 2010

Michigan Organic: Seeds, Soil and Health

8:00AM-11:00AM Registration (Big Ten B)

8:00AM-5:00PM Exhibits (Big Ten C)

8:30AM Welcome Address (Auditorium)

8:45AM Keynote Address (Auditorium)

Jeffrey M. Smith, “Arming the Choir: How We Can Kick Out GMOs (REALLY!)”

9:45AM Break (Big 10 C)

10:15AM-11:00AM Concurrent Sessions

Inside the Seed Company

C.R. Lawn

The Challenges and Rewards of Organic Soil

Farmer Panel

The Importance of Soil Testing

Joe Scrimger

"Politically Correct" Nutrition on Trial, The Evidence Part I

Birgit McQuiston R.N., C.N.

Beyond the Soil

Susan Cocciarelli and Colleen Matts

Film Festival: Grown in Detroit

Chris Bedford

11:15AM-12:00PM Concurrent Sessions

Global Seed Companies: Who owns what?

Dr. Phil Howard

Planning and Selection of Organic Vegetables for Four Season Vegetable Gardening

Dr. John Biernbaum

Soil Biology Basics

Dr. Stuart Grandy

Part II: The "Politically IN-Correct" Option.

Birgit McQuiston R.N., C.N.

Intergenerational Farming Panel Discussion

Beginning and Veteran Organic Farmer Panel

Film Festival: Organic Food and the Transition to an Petroleum Free Society - Chris Bedford

12:15PM Organic Luncheon (Big Ten A)

1:45PM Keynote Address (Auditorium)

C.R. Lawn, “Growing Habitat: Embracing Biodiversity”

2:45PM Break (Big 10 C)

3:15PM-4:00PM Concurrent Sessions

The Challenge of Finding Organic Seeds

Farmer Panel

Making Soil Biology Work For YOU!

Researcher/Consultant Panel

The Healing Garden

Nancy Duman R.N.

The Benefits of the Farmers Market: Experience in Healthcare

Eileen Miskiewicz R.N.

Creative Solutions for Farmland Acquisition Part I

Beginning and Veteran Organic Farmer Panel

Film Festival: Farmers Markets and the Organic Food Revolution - Chris Bedford

4:15PM-5:00PM Concurrent Sessions

Seed Production and Ethics

C.R. Lawn

Compost Utilization and Availability

Brad Morgan

The Writing's on the Wall: Let's Get A Round TO IT!

Nancy Lee Bently

Status and Availbility of Fresh Non-Processed Organic Whole Milk

Ted and Peggy Beals

Creative Solutions for Farmland Acquisition Part II

Beginning and Veteran Organic Farmer Panel

Film Festival: Organic Food and the Local Food Revolution

Chris Bedford

5:00PM-6:30PM Taste of Michigan Local Organic Foods (Big 10 B&C)

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