New England organic farming and gardening expert Vern Grubinger will be a keynote speaker at the Annual Winter Conference put on by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont will be held in South Burlington, Feb. 10-12. Photo courtesy of MOFGA
Richmond — Vermont’s vibrant local food system relies on more than just farmers, so Vermont’s largest agricultural conference is for more than just farmers, too. Gardeners, homesteaders, and local food lovers will find many workshops to choose from at the 30th Annual Winter Conference put on by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-Vermont).
Taking place Feb. 10-12 at the University of Vermont in Burlington, the conference will feature over 70 workshops, including hands-on workshops such as Lactofermentation, Making Fruit Wines at Home, and Cooking New American Foods.
The workshops give conference-goers the opportunity to watch and participate as workshop leaders demonstrate techniques.
Last year’s workshops were popular, inspiring several more interactive additions to the 2012 workshop line-up.
Additional workshops intended for non-farmers include Compost for Busy People, Wild Mushroom Foraging, and Small-scale Poultry.
In addition, the Friends of Burlington Gardens is organizing a workshop track on Sunday, covering topics such as the Kitchen Garden, Community Gardening 101, and Garden Skills Q&A.
Learn more, browse workshops, and register at www.nofavt.org or call 802-434-4122.
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