RETHINKING DESIGN: ECOLOGICAL FARMS AND GARDENS IN THE 21ST CENTURY explores innovative trends in today’s agricultural practices with presentations by small farmers, gardeners, and others working to advance and promote local, sustainable food production.
Speakers include Steve Moore (Harmony Essentials), Ann Yonkers & Bernie Prince (FRESHFARM Markets), Dan Sullivan (The New Farm magazine), Shane LaBrake (Accokeek Foundation), and Harvey Ussery (The Modern Homestead).
The Local Food Project at Airlie, is an organic demonstration and production garden that provides the Airlie Center kitchen with healthy vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs, and educates conferees about sustainable agriculture. The LFP garden, now in its sixth year, is a part of Airlie’s wider effort as a leading green conference center in the United States. To learn more about Airlie Foundation and the Local Food Project, visit www.airlie.org, and www.airlie.com.