Continuing Education for Food, Nutrition & Health Professionals

Food, Farm & Agricultural Literacy
Interpreting the Journey from Farm to Plate

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Date:	June 13, 2010 - 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Location:	Jones Family Farms, Shelton, CT
Price:	$179 includes farm and lunch
CPEs:	6 RD/DTR

Program Description

There’s no better time to learn about farming practices, myths, truths and facts than at the beginning of strawberry season. Take a farm tour with Terry and Jean and see sustainability in action, touching the soil and the land like they do. Learn the challenges that they face as leading growers, marketers and educators in Connecticut’s farming community. Hear how they interpret and explain farming practices and food systems questions. See food and agriculture from their side. Listen to what consumers ask and tell them. Learn what more we can do as food, nutrition and health professionals to support local farms and farmers across America.

Features

• Farm tour & lunch
• Farm & farm systems 101
• Soil and sustainability close up & in action
• Lots of time for thought-provoking discussion and Q&A
• Educational tools and roadmap to translate sustainability and food choice to the consumer plate