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N.E. Regional CSA Conference



NORTHEAST REGIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE
A FUTURE FOR FARMING IN THE NORTHEAST
NOVEMBER 7-8, 1997
HANCOCK, MASSACHUSETTS

     Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is the mutually beneficial
arrangement whereby farmers and members cooperate to grow and distribute
food.  CSA is a rapidly expanding approach to marketing
produce and is one of the most dynamic innovations in small-scale
agriculture today.  For many farmers across the country, CSA has
proven to be an effective way to maintain profitable, environmentally sound
farms.

     CSA of North America, in partnership with Just Food, UMass
Extension and Wilson College, is convening this conference to address
the challenges to, and explore the potential for, creating and operating
successful CSA farms.
The conference's goals are to:

Support the successful development of existing CSA farms

Promote the establishment of new CSA farms

Increase public awareness of the importance of regional agriculture
and CSA
Educate Extension and other USDA staff about CSA

 The conference is designed
to maximize the opportunities for exchange among farmers, CSA
members, Extension personnel and others.  If you are interested in
CSA, please come to share and learn from one another.
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     Workshops are divided into five categories focusing on different
aspects of CSA.  In addition to those categories, other topics will be
<br>presented in informal round table discussions.  Each panelist will
speak for about ten minutes, leaving a full hour for participant
discussion and interaction.

CSA CROP PRODUCTION

CROP PRODUCTION AND CSA ON SIX ACRES OR LESS
      Janet Britt, NY
      Dan Guenther, NY
      Carol Rees, VT
      Sam Smith, MA

CROP PRODUCTION AND CSA ON SEVEN ACRES OR MORE
      Jean-Paul Courtens, NY
      Michael Docter, MA
      Jim Kinsel, NJ

SOIL MANAGEMENT
      Scott Chaskey, NY
      Sam Smith, MA
      Bob Walker, NY

CROP SELECTION AND PRODUCTION FOR BEGINNERS
      Seth Jacobs, NY
      Steve Moore, PA
      TBA (to be announced)

SEED VARIETIES FOR CSA
      C.R. Lawn, ME
      Tom Stearns, VT

MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL AND MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY
      Linda Hildebrand, MA
      Arnold Voehringer, MA

FARM SCALE AND CSA
      Michael Docter, MA
      Tim Sanford & Susan Long, VT
      TBA

SHARED PRODUCTION: MULTIPLE-FARM CSA
      Alan Matthews, PA
      TBA

CSA MARKETING

MIXING CSA AND OTHER MARKET OUTLETS
      Martha Daughdrill, MD
      David DeWitt, NY
      Sam Reist, PA


MARKETING OTHER PRODUCTS THROUGH CSA
      Jennifer Castle, NY
      Marcie Shemaria, NY
      TBA

MARKETING CSA TO INSTITUTIONS
      John Bachman, NY
      Polly Hutchison, RI
      TBA

FARM-STAND CSA
      Jan Goranson & Rob Johansen, ME
      Skip Paul, RI
      TBA

CSA ADMINISTRATION

STARTING A CSA/PANEL OF GROWERS
      John Clark, CT
      Bambi Jones, ME
      Woody Wodraska, NY

ASSESSING AND SECURING AFFORDABLE FARMLAND
      Chuck Matthei, CT
      Kathy Ruhf, MA

COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS
      Will Newman, OR
      Susan Witt & Bob Swann, MA

BUSINESS AND MEMBERSHIP LEGAL STRUCTURES FOR CSA
      Bill Gold, NJ
      Herb Lorentzen, MA
      Will Newman, OR

BUDGETS AND ACCOUNTING FOR FARMERS
      Jill Agnew, ME
      Dan Kaplan, MA

APPRENTICE TRAINING
      Paul Bernackey, ME
      Shane LaBrake, MD
      Katie Smith, NY
      Al Thorpe, MA

LABOR LAWS AND APPRENTICES
      Doug Bowne, NY
      Doug Jones, NY

CSA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
      Bob Bowser, IL
      Deb Denome, NY
      Tony Ricci, PA

LEGAL ISSUES OF FOOD HANDLING
      Leslie Zuck, PA
      TBA

CSA MEMBERSHIP

STARTING A CSA/PANEL OF MEMBERS
      Sarah Lincoln-Harrison, MA
      Peter Mann, NY
      Ann Reid, MA

MEMBER RECRUITMENT
      Cynthia Barstow, MA
      Bob Bowser, IL
      Nancy Schauffler, NY

CORE GROUP DEVELOPMENT
      John Clark, CT
      Donna Garde, NY
      Pat Mannix, NY

BUDGETS AND ACCOUNTING FOR CORE GROUPS
      Richard Lincoln-Harrison, MA
      Sarah Milstein, NY
      TBA

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP
      Stuart McCarty, NY
      John Peterson, IL
      Sue & Rich Sisti, NJ

MEMBER EVENTS AND INVOLVEMENT
      Elizabeth Henderson, NY
      David Inglis, MA
      Elizabeth Smith, MA

WORKING SHARES
      Melissa Carlson, NY
      Steve Gilman, NY
      TBA

DIVERSIFYING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
      Alison Clarke, NY
      Kate Larson, VT
      Liz Wheeler, CT
LONG-TERM MEMBER SATISFACTION
      Frank Scheib, NY
      Marianne Simmons, NY
      TBA


OTHER CSA TOPICS

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED ANYTHING
      Donna Karsch, NY
      Jean Giblette, NY
      TBA

THE ECONOMICS OF CSA
      Dan Lass, MA
      Cathy Roth, MA
      Tom Earle, NH

GROWER QUALITY OF LIFE
      Richard Wiswall, VT
      Seth Jacobs, NY
      TBA

WOMEN AND CSA FARMING
      Jill Agnew, ME
      Sharon Carlson, DE
      Scout Proft, VT

CONNECTING URBAN COMMUNITIES & CSA FARMS
      Sarah Milstein, NY
      Chris Yoder, MA
      TBA

STUDENT-RUN CSA
      Bennington College, VT
      Hampshire College, MA
      Rutgers University, NJ
      Wilson College, pA

FOOD BANK CSA
      Mike Gable, PA
      TBA

CSA IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
      Elizabeth Henderson, NY

FARMS OF TOMORROW, REVISITED
      Trauger Groh, NH
      Steve McFadden, MD

The conference will feature:

DISPLAY AREA to exchange CSA farm literature.  Bring copies of your
brochure, newsletters, crop calendars, member handbooks and recipe books to
share.

PHOTO TABLE to display photos of your CSA and farm.  Please bring along
your album.

RESOURCE AREA for organizations or individuals to display CSA materials.
Contact Kathy Ruhf at (413) 323-4531 by Oct. 17.

NOTICE BOARD for posting jobs, equipment for sale, etc.

FAVORITE HAND TOOL SESSION.  Bring a picture, description or example to share.

ACTIVITIES:

CSA REFLECTIONS BY
TRAUGER GROH

CSA PHOTO EXHIBIT BY
CLEMENS KALISCHER

POEMS and STORIES BY
CSA FARMERS

CSA FARM TOUR

LOCAL, FARM-FRESH
SEASONAL MEALS

MUSIC and DANCING

Conference Co-Sponsors:

CSA of North America
Just Food
UMass Extension
Wilson College
Accokeek Foundation
BioDynamic Farming and Gardening
     Association
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Hartford Food System
Maine Organic Farmers  and   Gardeners Association
NE Sustainable Ag Working Group
New England Small Farm Institute
New England Cooperative Extension
     Consortium
PA Association for Sustainable Ag
UVM-Center for Sustainable Ag
Women's Agricultural Network

SCHEDULE

Friday November 7

8:00 - 9:00             Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15            Registration
10:15 - 11:00   Introductory Remarks
11:15   - 12:45 First Session
1:00 - 2:00             Lunch
2:15 - 3:45             Second Session
4:00 - 4:30             Reflections by Trauger Groh
4:45 - 6:15             Third Session
6:30 - 7:30             Dinner
8:00 - 10:30            Socialize, Music & dancing
                        Tavern open

Saturday November 8

8:00 - 8:45             Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15             Announcements
9:30 - 11:00            Fourth Session
11:15 - 12:45   Fifth Session
12:45 - 1:30            Lunch
1:45 - 3:15             Sixth Session
3:30 - 4:00             Closure and Move Forward

REGISTRATION
     Registration for both days is $35-50, sliding scale.  One-day
registration for either day is $20-30.  In order to facilitate planning,
especially for meal preparation, PLEASE register by October 17, 1997.  If
you cannot do so but intend to come, call  (413) 528-4374.

SCHOLARSHIPS
     Money is available to help defray costs of registration and lodging.
If you need assistance beyond what is offered in the sliding scale fees,
see the registration form for instructions.

FOOD
     To  celebrate the bounty of Northeast agriculture, local, seasonal
foods will be prepared at meals as available.  Attending farmers will be
given first chance at selling food to the conference.  Call (413) 528-4374
by Oct. 5th.

LODGING
     On-site lodging is available for $35 per night per person triple
occupancy, $45 per person double and $90 single.  Rooms include
kitchenettes.  Other lodging includes on-site condos  for groups and
off-site camping.  Call for more information.

CHILD CARE
     Supervised child care will be provided during workshop hours.  Parents
will be required to assist for two hours during the conference.  A small
fee may be required at the time of the conference.  Registration forms are
required by October 17th if you wish child care.

VOLUNTEERS
     Please let us know if you can donate a few hours of your time during
the conference to help with audio-visual equipment, child care, etc.

SITE
     The conference is situated at the beautiful Jiminy Peak Mountain
Resort in the Berkshire region of western Massachusetts.  The site provides
ample conference facilities, tavern, heated pool and opportunities for
outdoor activities including hiking and biking.

DIRECTIONS

From the NORTH
     I-87, I-91, I-93 or I-95 south to I-90 and follow below directions
from either the east or the west.

From the SOUTH
     Taconic Parkway North to Rt. 295 East.  Rt. 22 North to Rt. 43 East.
Four mi. on Rt. 43 to Brodie Mtn. Rd.  Turn right.

From the EAST (Boston)
     I-90 (Mass Pike) West to Exit B-3 (Berkshire Spur section).  Route 22
North to Rt. 43 East.  Four mi. on Rt. 43 to Brodie Mtn. Rd.  Turn right.

From the WEST (Albany)
     I-90 East to Exit 7.  Left on Washington Ave. to Rt. 43 East.
Continue about 25 mi. to the Jiminy Peak sign at Brodie Mtn. Rd.  Turn
right.

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME1_______________________________
NAME2_______________________________
FARM/ORG.____________________________
ST. ADDRESS___________________________
CITY_________________ST____ZIP________
PHONE______________FAX/eMAIL__________




       Description                       Cost           Number       Total

REGISTRATION
Both days                               $35-50
Friday only                             $20-30
Saturday only                   $20-30

ON-SITE LODGING
Single (Thursday night) $90
Double (Thursday night)        $45
Triple (Thursday night)         $35
Single (Friday night)           $90
Double (Friday night)           $45
Triple (Friday night)           $35

MEALS
Breakfast (Friday)                $5
Lunch (Friday)                    $8
Dinner (Friday)                 $15
Breakfast (Saturday)              $5
Lunch (Saturday)                          $8

Childrens meals are $3, $5 and $10 for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Do you require childcare. ______
List persons you have made arrangements with to share a room with
on-site.__________________________________
Check if you can volunteer for a 2-hour session at the conference.___
Scholarship.
Amount requested to defray costs of registration and lodging. _______

Make checks payable to: Laurie Cadorette, UMass Extension, 44 Bank Row,
Pittsfield, MA 01201
If you have questions call Elizabeth or Jim 413-528-3474 or send us email
at csana@bcn.net


Elizabeth Keen
CSA of North America
57 Jug End Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4374
csana@bcn.net
http://www.umass.edu/umext/CSA

CSA West/ Community Supported Agriculture
A Program of Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
PO Box 363 / Davis, California 95617
916-756-8518 / 916-756-7857 (fax)
csawest@caff.org        http://www.caff.org



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