E-News from Draft Animal-Power Network

June 2011   

Northeast Animal-Power Field Days in conjunction with the NOFA Summer Conference in Amherst, MA.  August 12-14, 2011.

Why You Want to Attend!

Draft Animal Power Network (DAPnet) and the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) proudly present the 5th Annual Northeast Animal-Power Field Days (NEAPFD) at the 37th Annual NOFA Summer Conference.

These are two events combined for one admission! The 2011 NEAPFD  and NOFA Summer Conference will take place on the Amherst Campus and South Deerfield Research Farm (connected by shuttle buses!) of  U-Mass Amherst  August 12-14.

 In depth Draft Animal workshops, demonstrations and presentations done by knowledgeable and skilled presenters as at previous NEAPFDs in Tunbridge, VT.

 

Go to www.nofasummerconference.org for a list of the 225+ workshops on draft
animals in farming and forestry, organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading,
sustainability, nutrition, food politics, activism, and much more.

Also

Fun and educational workshops for kids and teens. Entertainment for the whole family: Music & dance,
an old-fashioned Country Fair, farmer's market & games. Modest registration,
inexpensive dorm rooms, camping and delicious, wholesome organic meals.

• Register online at www.nofasummerconference.org

• Download printable NEAPFD Program inserts here.  Share with friends, family, your local farmers market or feed store and any other draft animal enthusiasts.

• Scholarships and Creative Financing available.  Please check the NOFA website.

• Learn about volunteer opportunities for attending the conference at free or reduced cost.  You may also email David Fisher at csa@naturalroots.com.
  

How Can You Support DAPNet?

Become a member. 

Donate to the Field Days Scholarship Fund to assist apprentices and low income farmers attending the conference.

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