NOFA/RI Winter Conference & Annual Meeting
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
The Past, Present & Future of Organics
February 16, 2014, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI
Join Northeast Organic Farming Association of Rhode Island (NOFA/RI) for our Winter Conference and Annual Meeting.
Michael Veracka
Three NOFA/RI founders and early members will describe their reasons for starting this NOFA chapter back in 1990 and the continued relevance of organic farming, gardening and landscaping today. We will hear about, edible landscaping from Landscape Architect and former farmer, Michael Veracka, compost from Mike Merner, owner of Earth Care Farm and educating our next generation of farmers from high school Agriculture Teacher, John O’Malley.
Mike Merner with Earth Care Farm crew
Our Annual Meeting will celebrate our 2013 achievements and announce our program plans for 2014. Enjoy a delicious potluck meal with fellow NOFA/RI members. Afterward, join a breakout session with one of our speakers to hear about their organic specialty. [Learn more and register here.]