Going to Seed

Aug 19, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010

Location: Howard Johnson
Phone: 417-889-8040
Admission: $295 pp includes lodging
Web: http://going2seed.com

This is THE event for people interested, engaged, and involved with the Transition Movement, Well Fed Neighbor, food security issues, farming, gardening, and conservation. All levels of expertise are welcome to participate! New gardeners to experienced seed saving multi-generational farmers encouraged! We are delighted to have as our special presenting guest for Going to Seed none other than Joel Salatin, a 3rd generation alternative farmer from Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, and featured in the documentaries “Food, Inc.” and “Fresh”.

Friday- opening session on Bioregion Restoration. After lunch, we will enjoy several educational sessions on seed saving and germination. Saturday's schedule will include a presentation from Les Squires of Transition US, followed by Salatin on a wide range of topics. This special event includes 3 night hotel lodging at the award-winning Howard Johnson Branson, a Welcome reception Thursday night, Breakfast each day and lunch on Friday and Saturday.