Half Pint and Essex: A Tale of Two Farms

A Winter Forum on Farm Systems Design

January 9, 2009
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Airlie Center

The Local Food Project brought over 100 backyard gardeners, farmers, and local food advocates to Airlie for a dynamic day of learning, networking, and hands-on demonstrations. Two farms from the Northeast—Half Pint (Burlington, VT) and Essex (Essex, NY)—shared in-depth presentations on the unique and innovative systems that make their farms successful and sustainable.

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Program schedule
8:30 a.m. Welcome, Coffee, Registration
9:00 a.m. Feature Presentation 1 (Half-Pint)
10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. Feature Presentation 2 (Essex)
12:15p.m. Local Food Feast—a flavorful buffet created by Airlie Executive Chef Jeff Witte
1:30 p.m. Q & A and Moderated Discussion with Half Pint & Essex
2:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
2:45 p.m. In-Focus Breakout Sessions
3:45 p.m. Passive Solar Hoophouse Social with Seed Sowing and Draft Horse Demo
5:00 p.m. Saying Goodbyes


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