So register now (http://seedstockannual.eventbrite.com) and join us in sunny Southern California to hear from and network with urban ag experts, growers and organizations working to get more new farmers up and running and investment professionals who will outline a range of options to help you get your ag venture off the ground. A few of our esteemed participants include:
Additional conference program details:
November 5: Day 1 of the event offers a Sustainable Farm Field Trip. On tap are visits to Houweling's 125-acre tomato sustainable hydroponic greenhouse and McGrath Family Farm, a 5th generation organic farm. Each visit will include extensive tours and conversations with the growers about sustainability and business model innovations. Attendees who choose to participate in the field trip will be taken by bus from location to location and provided a farm-to-fork lunch from Green2Go Restaurant.For attendees who select the dinner option, renowned Santa Monica, farmers market-driven restaurant, Josie, will prepare a special Farmers Market Menu.
November 6: Day 2, attendees will convene at the UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles for a series of panels including: Connecting Urbanites to the Food System; The Future of Farmers Market; Distributing Sustainable Agriculture; Funding Future Farms and Ag Innovation; and more! Featuring breakfast pastries and fruit provided by Whole Foods Market and Farm-to-table lunch from Tender Greens
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