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QUIVIRA COALITION 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: NEW AGRARIANS
young agrarians in NM
Posted: June 2 2011
QUIVIRA COALITION 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: NEW AGRARIANS Quivira Coalition is proud to present our 10th Anniversary Conference - NEW AGRARIANS: How the Next Generation of Leaders Tackle 21STCentury Challenges
Tuesday - Thursday, November 8 - 10, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What is New Agrarianism: “New Agrarianism is an ecological economy centered on food and land health that builds resilience, encourages ethical relationships, and celebrates life.” - Courtney White, Executive Director of Quivira Coalition
Quivira’s 10th Anniversary conference brings together some of the most exciting and innovative ranchers, farmers and land stewards across the country: New Agrarians.
We've already confirmed some exciting speakers including:
Deborah Madison, Food Writer – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jim Gerrish, GrazingLands Services - Idaho
Dorn Cox, two-time Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grant awardee – New Hampshire
Lilian Hill, Native Movement Southwest – Hopi Reservation
Sarahlee Lawrence, Rainshadow Organics – Oregon
Nikiko Masumoto, Food & Farm blogger – California
Annie Novak: Growing Chefs – Brooklyn, New York
Hai Vo: cofounder of the Real Food Challenge (RFC) - California
Severine Von Tscharner Fleming: Greenhorns Documentarian – Hudson Valley, New York
We will soon announce our keynote speaker, an internationally recognized leader in the environmental movement.
Deborah Madison, Food Writer – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jim Gerrish, GrazingLands Services - Idaho
Dorn Cox, two-time Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grant awardee – New Hampshire
Lilian Hill, Native Movement Southwest – Hopi Reservation
Sarahlee Lawrence, Rainshadow Organics – Oregon
Nikiko Masumoto, Food & Farm blogger – California
Annie Novak: Growing Chefs – Brooklyn, New York
Hai Vo: cofounder of the Real Food Challenge (RFC) - California
Severine Von Tscharner Fleming: Greenhorns Documentarian – Hudson Valley, New York
We will soon announce our keynote speaker, an internationally recognized leader in the environmental movement.
Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest developments on this year's conference.
► 2011 10TH ANNUAL $20,000 CLARENCE BURCH AWARD
Please visit Quiviracoalition.org starting June 1, 2011 to nominate candidates for the prestigious Clarence Burch Award. Click here to learn more about Clarence Burch and past award winners.
► Community Announcements:
Continuation of stream restoration on Mesteño Draw, near Mountainair, New Mexico - June 18, August 20 and October 1.The ranch has received a US Fish and Wildlife Habitat Partner’s Grant to continue restoring the creek and expand on previous treatments. Your volunteer help will count as match towards this grant. Please join Joan Bybee, Aaron Kauffman, Steve Carson and Bill Zeedyk along with other “rock rollers” for a day of sunshine, exercise and helping nature heal. Attend one or all three work days. Lunch, snacks and refreshments provided! Click here for an informational flyer.
Thanks for being a part of the Quivira Community and we hope to see you on the land!
Quivira Coalition Staff
1413 2nd St. Suite #1
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Fax: 505-955-8922
albuquerque, nm