2008 “Can We Go Organic?” Videos Are Up!

13Jun10

THE CONFERENCE

 

Canadian Organic Growers: “How are organic farmers and consumers changing the world?

Why is the UN saying that organic farming fights hunger, tackles climate change, and is good for farmers, consumers and the environment ?

Can the world go organic?

Join Canadian Organic Growers as we explore how organics is making a difference. Who is making this vision real and how can you be part of it ? What is your role? Hear farmers, researchers, local food security advocates and community organizations discuss the state of Canada’s food system and share their positive vision for the future”

 

(Via COG Toronto.)

CAREER TRACK
New Market Opportunities for Innovative Farmers

Moderator: Kim Thorne
Ontario Organic Council

There is a rising demand for not only a safe and environmentally friendly food supply, but a secure home grown one as well. From SPIN farming to Community Shared Agriculture, new initiatives are bringing food to market in many different ways, each with their own priorities, and accommodating widely different situations. Which one could work for you?

You’ve definitely got to check out Helge Hellberg’s videos (video 4; above) if you’re interested in farming and doing restaurant sales (as an example). Unfortunately his wonderful keynote isn’t available.

Helge states that the more sustainable you are the more money you make. For real? Helge knows about the opportunities first hand.

For example, you can use local-organic food and farming to:

link it to global carbon trading to pay farmers for being good stewards of the land

boost productivity & health of workers at large campuses of Hewlett Packard

Check out the video gallery for more 2008 conference videos.

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