By Ashley See, CFSA Communications Coordinator | Wednesday, July 10, 2019 –
We asked attendees of our last year’s Sustainable Agriculture Conference to answer the question, What was the best part of your conference experience? Here is what we heard back from a few members of our community.
“Seeing old friends and hearing new ideas.”
–Lindsey Carver, Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and Capital Area Food Network Farm Advocacy Circle
“The various sessions on relevant current topics relating to sustainable and organic farming. And VERY practicable. Not just theory or general – practical application.”
–Dennis Daniel, Singing Stream Farm
“Attending the workshops and panels; meeting interested and engaged people who care about food systems and farming across the Carolinas.”
–Dr. Hannah V. Harrison, Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council
“This is THE place to network about local foods and farming.”
–Cary Kanoy, GeoCore Films
“Making connections with old and new acquaintances that I could have never expected, having amazing conversations and getting really inspired!”
–Spencer Ware, Nourishing Acres
“Meeting so many people that were willing to share their experiences and knowledge. As a new farmer, I learned so much from this event.”
–Selena Thornton
“Diversity of membership and opportunities for networking”
–Chelsea Matzen, National Farmers Union
“Educational opportunities at conference workshops and learning new tools, techniques and farm practices from exhibitors.”
–Jason W. Moore, Rockbrook Farm
“Excellent workshops, accessible speakers, great food, learned a ton.”
–Drew Watson, Center for Environmental Farming Systems
“The shared excitement around changing our food system from all sides – producers, buyers, the culinary world, food policy councils and more!”
–Erin Gallagher, Capital Area Food Network
“People who think long-term about their actions with regard to agricultural practices.”
–Michael Whitney, Milligan College
“The supportiveness of participants made for an engaging and welcoming space.”
–Maggie Latta-Milord, Down East Partnership for Children
Join Us at SAC 2019
This November, CFSA’s Sustainable Agriculture Conference will again gather together a community of people who are growing a sustainable local food system in the Carolinas. Please join us in Durham at SAC 2019 to learn, share knowledge, make valuable connections, and see old friends. If you haven’t been yet, we invite you to join us this year. We look forward to hearing about the best part of your experience!
Learn more about SAC by signing up to receive conference updates here. Early bird registration kicks off the last week of July!