2023 Sustainable Agriculture Conference Brochure

JOIN US FOR OUR

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

JANUARY 17–19

Keynote

COL GORDON

Farmer & baker at Inchindown Farm, Scotland • Producer of the podcast series Landed, a personal exploration of land ownership and colonial legacy, by Farmerama Radio

LEARNING, SHARING, & GROWING IN COMMUNITY

While our lineup of invaluable sessions and inspiring speakers is the backbone of our annual conference, you — our community — are the heart.

Our conference is a space for connecting with people who “get” you. People who, like you, are in endless awe of the natural world, who love the satisfaction of putting one’s hands and minds equally to work, and who want to take action for the collective good.

Our conference is also a space for discovering new perspectives that deepen our understanding of ourselves, one another, and our efforts advancing sustainable agriculture and equitable food systems.

I hope you join us at our Virtual Conference, In-Person Conference — or both! I look forward to learning, sharing, and growing in community with you.

DID

The USDA has authorized relief payments to farm workers and meatpacking facility workers who incurred personal expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pasa is working with the USDA to distribute these payments. Each eligible applicant will receive a one-time $600 payment.

Frontline workers, field workers, and laborers are eligible for relief payments. Learn more and get notified about when and how to apply at pasafarming.org/relief. We will be processing applications from March 2023 until July 2024, or when funds are depleted.

After a decade of planning an agroecological vision for his family’s farm in the Scottish Highlands, Col found himself confronting the complex economic, ecological, and colonial legacies embedded in the existing family farm model—and the stories we tell ourselves about it.

Featured speakers include…

ANITA ADALJA, NOT OUR FARM

Anita shares stories of essential contributors to the food system who have chosen farming as a career but do not have their own farm businesses or land.

BEN FRITON, THE REED CENTER FOR ECOSYSTEM REINTEGRATION

Ben cultivates and implements selfperpetuating agro-ecosystems that restore degraded ecosystems and reduce food insecurity.

ROCK STEADY FARM

Rock Steady is a queer-owned and operated cooperative vegetable farm rooted in social justice, food access, and farmer training.

25+ live & on-demand sessions, including…

• Agrarian Commons & Land Tenure Tools for Farmers and Communities

• Establishing a Conservatory of Eastern Agroforestry Species

• Defining Sustainable Agriculture & Why That Matters

• Digital Tools: Manage Your Farm, Improve Your Soil & Build Community

• Structural Solutions to Farmer Mental Health & Community Wellbeing

• Forever Chemicals in Agriculture: What Do We Do?

• Soil Health & Health Care: A Systems Approach to Climate Change

• Food as Medicine: Nutrition’s Effect on Community Wellbeing

• …and many more!

PAY WHAT YOU CAN

There’s no reason to miss our 2023 Virtual Conference! Pay what you can to access all virtual sessions and recordings. Register by January 17 to attend all live sessions.

Register at pasafarming.org/conference or scan the QR code.

Hannah Smith-Brubaker, Executive Director

ILLUSTRATIONS AND DESIGN FOR PASA’S 2023 CONFERENCE BY JUSTINE KELLEY

YOU HEAR ABOUT THE FARM & FOODWORKER RELIEF PROGRAM?

SEE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SCHEDULE AT PASAFARMING.ORG/CONFERENCE

Keynote

JESSICA HERNANDEZ

Indigenous environmental scientist • Author of Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science

Indigenous environmental knowledge offers a vision of land stewardship that heals rather than displaces, that generates rather than destroys. Jessica shares alternatives to western-defined conservation, citing examples of Indigenous approaches to restoration and holistic land management.

Plenaries

SANDOR KATZ, WILD FERMENTATION • OWEN TAYLOR & CHRIS BOLDEN NEWSOME, TRUELOVE SEEDS

Author of Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation, Sandor helped catalyze a revival of the fermentation arts. Joining him in conversation will be Owen and Chris of Truelove Seeds, a farm-based seed company that cultivates and preserves culturally important seeds.

HANNAH SMITH-BRUBAKER, PASA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Don’t miss this community update on groundbreaking developments over the last year and a climate call-to-action. Hannah will be joined by Pasa member farmers, founding and newer, to consider how Pasa’s resources can be leveraged for the benefit of all.

Featured speakers include…

PAM DAWLING, TWIN OAKS COMMUNITY

Author of Sustainable Market Farming and The Year-Round

Hoophouse, Pam has been farming at Twin Oaks—an intentional community and ecovillage—for over 25 years.

STEVE GROFF, CEDAR MEADOW

FARM

Steve is a farmer, author, and consultant known internationally for his work in cover crops, no-till agriculture, and pioneering environmentally healthy farming practices.

BRYAN O’HARA, TOBACCO ROAD FARM

Farmer and author of No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture, Bryan has been growing vegetables as a livelihood and in harmony with natural systems since 1990.

90+ sessions, including…

• Hedgerow Restoration Intensive

• Tech Tools for the Real World Grazier

• Exploring the Co-Location of Solar Panels & Agriculture

• Alliums Year-Round

• Regionalizing Flax for Linen: From Seed to Cloth

• Key Considerations When Buying or Leasing Farmland

• Harvesting Techniques for Small- to Medium-Sized Vegetable Farms

• Pennsylvania Meat Processing Needs & Policy

• Better Employee Management Through Strategic Leadership & Intercultural Competence

• Practical Produce Safety for Urban & Small Farmers

TRADE SHOW

• Crop Planning for Sustainable Vegetable Production

• Developing Farm-Scale Biodiversity Benchmarks

• On-Farm Composting Systems for Any Scale

• Soil Microbial Predators: Investigating Ecosystem Services on the Farm

• Growing Blueberries Sustainably, Organically & Profitably

• Building Healthy, Fertile Soils on SmallScale Farms

• Innovating on the Farm: Tools, Tips & Tricks

• Low-Overhead Dairy Grazing Systems

• Waste to Energy: Farm-Scale Anaerobic Digestion

• …and many more!

Discover valuable products, services, and resources at our expansive trade show. Our trade show also features...

• Social & networking events: Find inspiration and camaraderie among your farming and food system peers during social hours, trivia, open mic, live music and dancing, and meet ups.

• Farm Innovations Show: Get inspired by the DIY tools, structures, and systems developed by our farmer community.

• Community Classifieds: Find and post job opportunities, equipment for sale, land for sale or lease, upcoming events, and more.

• Trade Show Stage: Get expert tips and information about the valuable resources offered by knowledgeable business partners.

• Seed & Book Swap: Bring your extra seeds and farming/food system publications to swap.

• Pasa Mercantile & Book Nook: Bring home beautiful goods produced by local artisans, refresh your bookcase, and stock up on Pasa gear.

REGIONALLY SOURCED MEALS & RECEPTIONS

What’s a sustainable agriculture conference without delicious, farm-fresh food?! Enjoy a series of thoughtfully curated menus that highlight local and seasonal ingredients.

KIDS PROGRAM (K–8TH GRADE)

Returning to the conference is a special program for our youngest attendees. We offer three days of sustainable agriculture and food system activities.

HALF-DAY INTENSIVES

Take a deep dive into a farming or food system topic of your choice with our pre-conference intensives.

SEE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SCHEDULE AT PASAFARMING.ORG/CONFERENCE

Credit: Jacqueline Schlossman

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE (CONT’D)

FEBRUARY 8-11 • LANCASTER, PA

Venue & Lodging

LANCASTER COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER • LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA

• Discounted on-site lodging is available at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Book by 5pm on January 20. Details at pasafarming.org/conference.

• Find up-to-date information about our COVID-19 policy at pasafarming.org/conference.

In-Person Conference Rates

How to register: Register at pasafarming.org/conference or scan the QR code.

Questions? Email us at events@pasafarming.org or call 814.349.9856.

PATRON

**Rates do not include meals.

Scholarships & Workshare

Anyone who needs it can request a reduced registration rate, which can be covered by a variety of scholarships. Some scholarships cover travel and lodging expenses as well. You can also choose to participate in our workshare program to offset your requested support.

Apply for a reduced rate by January 20.

Thanks to our conference business partners, donors, grantors, and the Arias M. Brownback Memorial Fund for helping us keep our conference accessible to all who wish to attend.

GUARDIAN

MEDIA PARTNER

TO BECOME A 2023 CONFERENCE SPONSOR, EXHIBITOR, OR ADVERTISER, VISIT PASAFARMING.ORG/SPONSOR OR CALL 814.349.9856 X704

Virtual Conference Keynote

COL GORDON

Farmer & baker at Inchindown Farm, Scotland • Producer of the podcast series Landed, a personal exploration of land ownership and colonial legacy, by Farmerama Radio

JESSICA HERNANDEZ

Indigenous environmental scientist • Author of Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science

In-Person Conference Keynote

SCAN TO REGISTER OR VISIT PASAFARMING.ORG/CONFERENCE