February 3-4, 2023 | Aurora, Nebraska was great,
We plan to host again on February 2-3, 2024.
info@sustainablenebraska.org.
Our Keynote Speakers were
Katie Nixon
Bob Quinn
Robert “Bob” Quinn is a leader in promoting organic and sustainable agriculture and co-author of the book "Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food." After finishing a PhD in plant biochemistry, Bob took over his family's conventional grain and cattle farm in 1978, started experimenting with organic production in 1986, used the last chemical application on the farm in 1988, and was 100% certified organic by 1991. As demand for organics grew, Bob discovered that with time-tested practices like cover cropping and crop rotation, he can produce successful yields—without pesticides. With his company Montana Flour & Grains, he introduced the domestic natural food industry to an ancient Egyptian wheat called khorasan which is similar to durum wheat and marketed under his own brand name, KAMUT®.
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Katie co-operates Green Gate Family Farm, a certified Organic diversified market farm where they produce vegetables, fruits, bedding plants, eggs and flowers. Katie is a founding member and current President of the KC Food Hub, a farmer-owned and farmer-run cooperative serving the wholesale market. For West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, Katie serves as the Food Systems Director. In this role, she has brought in over $2 million in USDA and other funding to improve the regional food system. Katie is currently serving a second term on the North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Administrative Council as Chair. Katie has participated in sustainable food and farming work in Washington, Ireland, South Africa, Mexico, and New Zealand. In 2020, she was selected as a Zhi-Xing China Eisenhower Fellow.
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Scholarships
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We're committed to making the Local Food & Healthy Farms Conference affordable and accessible for all to participate. We're pleased to offer scholarships as funding is available. If cost is a barrier to attending, please complete the Scholarship Form. Applications will be received until January 16th.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Support the conversation, education, and culture around local food and sustainable agriculture in Nebraska! Sponsoring will showcase your brand in front of a wide network of farmers, ranchers, and food enthusiasts with plenty of opportunities for making meaningful connection. Please join us!
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Location
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We are delighted to be returning to The Leadership Center, a premier conference and retreat center located in Aurora, Nebraska.
Lodging
Update 1/27/23: Lodging is fully booked at The Leadership Center. Please refer to the Location page for nearby options.
The Leadership Center also provides modest lodging accommodations with a few nice amenities including an indoor pool, dry sauna, and fire pits overlooking the pond. Rates: $94.48 for 1 person and $119.35 for 2 - 4 people in a room. Reservations: Call 402-694-3934 to reserve a room, mention the "Healthy Farms" conference at booking. |
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Conference Planning Committee
