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WHAT: In-Person Learning Circle – Conservation in Action
WHEN: Monday, August 9th, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, Eastern (Lunch will be provided)
WHERE: Wyoming County Arts Council, 31 S Main Street, Perry, NY
Bus Tour to Table Rock Farm
DESCRIPTION:
Open to all women involved in agriculture in New York, AFT invites you to join us for a peer-to-peer Learning Circle and Farm Tour this August. Our focus is Conservation in Action. Attendees will meet at an immersive photograph exhibit featuring western New York female farmers. We will hear about how conservation is put into action from a certified crop consultant who specializes in on-farm conservation planning. Then we will board a bus and head over to an award-winning family-run dairy, Table Rock Farm, that is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, to see it all in person. Meghan Hauser, a co-owner of the farm, will lead us through the efforts she and her team have implemented to make their 100+ year old farm an environmentally and economically thriving operation. After the tour, we will reflect on the experience and discuss action steps we can take to achieve our own conservation goals.
We're partnering with local agricultural resource providers to offer this peer-to-peer learning opportunity for women in New York to address the barriers to conservation and other obstacles faced by women in agriculture. By participating, you will:
To learn more about AFT's national Women for the Land initiative, visit www.farmland.org/WomenForTheLand.
You are now officially registered! You will receive a confirmation email with the agenda and additional information the week prior to the event.
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure time to sign in, visit the photograph exhibit, and generally get settled.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Castle at scastle@farmland.org - or - 518-703-7203
See you there!