Many Thanks to all for a Successful Conference!
What an inspiring day we had in Kingston! A near-record turnout on what turned into a lovely sunny day outdoors to match the positive energy inside. Frances Moore Lappe` started us off in the SARE-sponsored keynote address, what was referred to in conference evaluations processed to date as a 'dynamic,' 'hopeful but realistic,' and 'inspiring' presentation...'a salve on a wound in these troubled times' as one attendee noted.
Then the crowd dispersed into the first of 3 sets of 15 workshop choices each, with the magnificent potluck lunch and breaks for the Green Market Fair in between. Many thanks to NHDAMF for IPM Scholarships that supported many students attending the conference workshops. Special thanks go to Hope Damon, James Gullo, Richard McNamara, Elizabeth Morris, and Laila Walzer for their generosity in tough times; these individuals donated to our scholarship fund to support others in attending the conference.
The conference was followed by a Mixer for Farmers organized by the Beginner Farmers program and hosted by Apple Annie. From all reports, a good time was had by all. Well done, Ray!
Gratitude to NOFA-NH President Scott Morrison, whose unflappably pleasant demeanor and well-honed problem-solving skills carried us through another full-on event. Also, appreciation to Leon-C Malan for committee support and encouragement at all the right times during the organizing process.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers who got up wicked early to set up Friday and Saturday, to welcome the vendors, presenters and attendees, and generally work to make the conference a good one. To Jen Q for managing the Green Market set-up and volunteer support, Joan H for the raffle and volunteer support, Ray Connor and the Beginner Farmer Scholarship volunteers for all their efforts during the set-up, running and take-down of the conference; Ben, Alana, Alexis and the rest of the registration volunteers who managed huge influxes of attendees and the results of a late-Friday-night crash of the registration system in getting everyone checked in and registered; Judith P for taking photos (which we hope to get some of posted to the website soon!); all the session monitors who took the time to provide feedback on the workshops; Lauren Chase Rowell for fabulous signage throughout the facility; the Sanborn Regional High School Key Club volunteers throughout set-up and registration; to Norma Kosky and her Eco-Gastronomy student volunteers and the band of foodies that managed the pot-luck lunch so well - your energy and enthusiasm is amazig Norma! A special thank you to Kath Galant from Blue Moon Evolution for her help and her generous contributions to lunch.
Gratitude to the Vendors, Sponsors and Advertisers who supported this year's conference. You continue to demonstrate what great community members you are. We appreciate in particular the time and effort that Vendors put into coming to the show with a display, knowing that we distract our attendees with many workshops so that they mostly get our attention in short bursts in between sessions.
Many thanks to the Presenters who, from the feedback we've been getting, did a tremendous job informing and inspiring the attendees - and each other - through the day.
A huge thank you to Brian Stack, Sanborn Regional High School Principal, and Christine Nelson, Facilities, and the great SRHS Facilities staff, for being our most gracious hosts this year. You all did a tremendous job cleaning the snow for our safe arrival into and moving about the school, and generally made us all feel incredibly welcome.
Last but by no means least, thanks to all who attended the conference. You are who we do this for, our community of local and organic farmers, gardeners, students, educators, permaculturists, organic landcare providers, and foodies. We know the value of your time and attention and energy, and we thank you for contributing to this, our keystone event.
If you haven't yet provided feedback to the conference organizers, please do so before 28 March, when we will meet (7pm at 4 Park St, Concord - come along!) to review the event and start to plan for the Eleventh Annual NOFA-NH Winter Conference in 2013. Just click on the appropriate link below, complete the form, and post it [NOFA-NH, 4 Park St, Suite 208, Concord, NH] or email it to winterconference@nofanh.org.
Then the crowd dispersed into the first of 3 sets of 15 workshop choices each, with the magnificent potluck lunch and breaks for the Green Market Fair in between. Many thanks to NHDAMF for IPM Scholarships that supported many students attending the conference workshops. Special thanks go to Hope Damon, James Gullo, Richard McNamara, Elizabeth Morris, and Laila Walzer for their generosity in tough times; these individuals donated to our scholarship fund to support others in attending the conference.
The conference was followed by a Mixer for Farmers organized by the Beginner Farmers program and hosted by Apple Annie. From all reports, a good time was had by all. Well done, Ray!
Gratitude to NOFA-NH President Scott Morrison, whose unflappably pleasant demeanor and well-honed problem-solving skills carried us through another full-on event. Also, appreciation to Leon-C Malan for committee support and encouragement at all the right times during the organizing process.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers who got up wicked early to set up Friday and Saturday, to welcome the vendors, presenters and attendees, and generally work to make the conference a good one. To Jen Q for managing the Green Market set-up and volunteer support, Joan H for the raffle and volunteer support, Ray Connor and the Beginner Farmer Scholarship volunteers for all their efforts during the set-up, running and take-down of the conference; Ben, Alana, Alexis and the rest of the registration volunteers who managed huge influxes of attendees and the results of a late-Friday-night crash of the registration system in getting everyone checked in and registered; Judith P for taking photos (which we hope to get some of posted to the website soon!); all the session monitors who took the time to provide feedback on the workshops; Lauren Chase Rowell for fabulous signage throughout the facility; the Sanborn Regional High School Key Club volunteers throughout set-up and registration; to Norma Kosky and her Eco-Gastronomy student volunteers and the band of foodies that managed the pot-luck lunch so well - your energy and enthusiasm is amazig Norma! A special thank you to Kath Galant from Blue Moon Evolution for her help and her generous contributions to lunch.
Gratitude to the Vendors, Sponsors and Advertisers who supported this year's conference. You continue to demonstrate what great community members you are. We appreciate in particular the time and effort that Vendors put into coming to the show with a display, knowing that we distract our attendees with many workshops so that they mostly get our attention in short bursts in between sessions.
Many thanks to the Presenters who, from the feedback we've been getting, did a tremendous job informing and inspiring the attendees - and each other - through the day.
A huge thank you to Brian Stack, Sanborn Regional High School Principal, and Christine Nelson, Facilities, and the great SRHS Facilities staff, for being our most gracious hosts this year. You all did a tremendous job cleaning the snow for our safe arrival into and moving about the school, and generally made us all feel incredibly welcome.
Last but by no means least, thanks to all who attended the conference. You are who we do this for, our community of local and organic farmers, gardeners, students, educators, permaculturists, organic landcare providers, and foodies. We know the value of your time and attention and energy, and we thank you for contributing to this, our keystone event.
If you haven't yet provided feedback to the conference organizers, please do so before 28 March, when we will meet (7pm at 4 Park St, Concord - come along!) to review the event and start to plan for the Eleventh Annual NOFA-NH Winter Conference in 2013. Just click on the appropriate link below, complete the form, and post it [NOFA-NH, 4 Park St, Suite 208, Concord, NH] or email it to winterconference@nofanh.org.
Overall Conference EvaluationSession Evaluations | Presenters - please give us feedbackVendors - please give us feedback |
We hope you enjoyed the conference. My intention is to identify a more northern venue to host the next conference, so if you have ideas as to where we might be able to hold the 2013 11th Annual NOFA-NH Winter Conference, please let me know your suggestion for a north-central venue.
THANKS!
jo Russavage, 2012 Winter Conference Coordinator
THANKS!
jo Russavage, 2012 Winter Conference Coordinator
NHDA Credits for Workshop SessionsEach session of the landscape track earns one pesticide credit.
Attending the keynote session with Frances Moore Lappe`, earns1.5 credits. Docmentation for credits will be provided at the end of each session. | Funds for Frances Moore Lappe` were provided by a
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Frances Moore Lappe on The Exchange
New Green Alliance Blog on the conference
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire
The Voice of Organic Agriculture in New Hampshire
Saturday, 3 March, 2012 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sanborn Regional High School Campus
17 Danville Road, Kingston, NH 03848
17 Danville Road, Kingston, NH 03848
| This conference is funded through the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food’s - Integrated Pest Management Program |
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