This is the 3rd annual hog summit. This
year's event focuses on the role sustainable hog farming plays
as a successful and promising solution to the social, environmental,
and moral concerns raised by industrial hog production. Here’s
a brief overview of the event:
Friday, June 6th:
• “Raising hogs naturally” field day at
Springwater Farm in Lancaster County, PA. Starts at 10am,
ends at 3 pm. The field day is sponsored by Pennsylvania Association
for Sustainable Agriculture. To register, call PASA at 814-349-9856,
ext. 6. (Space is limited.)
• Sustainable Social Hour featuring barbecue, bluegrass
music, and beer. From 7-10 pm at the Allstar Events Complex
next door to the Eisenhower Inn. $12 entrance fee covers all
food and first beverage.
Saturday, June 7th:
Full day symposium on sustainable solutions - including approaches
to sustainable farming, building profitable farms and markets,
as well as updates on technical and legal developments related
to industrial livestock production. Keynote address by Robert
F. Kennedy, Jr. For a detailed schedule of events on Saturday,
click here. |
