The Horticultural Society of New York presents their 3rd Annual Urban Agriculture Conference. This year’s conference will focus on increasing the awareness of food security in our struggling economy and will explore the potential of food production in urban environments as a prominent and viable alternative.

Every day the trip from farm to plate is growing smaller in cities with the expansion of Urban Agriculture. The UAC will bring together gardeners, landscape designers, teachers, farmers, architects, parents, community organizers, and others to address challenges and share success stories. Themes to be explored: food and culture, community networks, sustainable urban agriculture, youth engagement, economics, local food sovereignty, policy, and more!

Slow Food NYC will moderate the panel discussion: Empowering Youth: Developing healthy habits, young leaders, and sustainable communities

Panelists:

• Casey Townsend (Boston Natural Areas Network)—Engaging Youth in Rooftop Farming in Boston’s Food Deserts
• Pamela Ito (The Horticultural Society of New York)—An Essential Marriage: Green Infrastructure & Food Production
• Erin Fiene (University of Colorado)—Healthy Kids, Healthy Scores
• Martina Kenworthy (Slow Food NYC)—Moderator

• Sacred Tea Ceremony ~

• Chi Kung in the Park ~

• Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis~

• Visit Chinese Apothecaries ~

• Spend a magical day in “Another Country”

Instructors: Eugene Zampieron, ND , AHG and Ellen Kamhi PhD RN

Register, mail check to: Natural Alternatives, PO BOX 525, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
800-829-0918 for more information

http://www.naturalnurse.com/chinatown-herb-walk

Cost: $45.00 ( student fee: $25.00)

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Want to know how to build your own raised bed of veggies this spring? Fox Hollow Farm in S. Huntington will tell you how on Saturday, April 20 from 1-4pm. Price is $35pp

Products of the Garden,Farmingdale State College at the Sustainable Garden.
$10 Admission- Local Food and Music will be involved. See you there!

Topic: “The Road to Recovery.” Rethink what worked and what failed during Hurricane Sandy. Rebuild storm-afflicted communities throughout Nassau/Suffolk Counties. Renew the Long Island region by planning for a sustainable tomorrow. For more information or to register:http://sustainableli.org/events/annual-conference-2013/

In the US, one in four children don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Check out the Sustainable Living Film Series screening of the award-winning documentary “A Place at the Table.” Film begins at 7:30. For more information or to RSVP, call 516.678.5000 ext.7562 or email si@molloy.edu. ($5 suggested donation) Watch the trailer here: http://bit.ly/W0jX5C

Join us for a special screening of  SOUL FOOD JUNKIES, an award winning new film by New York filmmaker, Byron Hurt.

Enjoy a Delicious Soul Food Tasting and a lively discussion on preparing and enjoying healthy, “soulful” food

Panelists include:
Chef Leisa Dent
L.L. Dent Restaurant
Carle Place

Please join us at this day-long exploration of the “ins and outs” of food enterprises fueling a culinary renaissance in Brooklyn and beyond, Slow Money NYC and Food Book Fair present:

Resource Fair for up-and-coming business owners 1:00-4:00 PM.
Pitch Competition for seed stage, pre-revenue companies 4:00-6:00 PM.
Write Down to Business, pop-up store where you can chat with authors whose books tell about selling food: the good, the bad and the delicious 1:00-4:00 PM.

PURCHASE TICKETS: Food Book Fair.com.

RESOURCE FAIR: OVERVIEW

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Small food start-ups that are hungry . . . for good information and high quality assistance. Like all small business, food enterprises need services that are specialized for their unique needs. Exhibitors specializing in assisting small food and farming business will showcase their products, services and opportunities.