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JUST FOOD CONFERENCE 2013

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    • MENUS

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    BREAKFAST MENU

    • Jams & Preserves by Beth’s Farm Kitchen
    • Coffee by Brooklyn Roasting Company
    • Yogurt by Chobani
    • Tea by DavidsTea
    • Breads by Hot Bread Kitchen
    • Milk, Butter and Cottage Cheese by Organic Valley
    • Rolls by Orwashers
    • Juice by Red Jacket Orchards
    • Smoothies by Vitamix
    • Fruit by Wilklow Orchards

     

    LUNCH MENU

    Lunch provided by Great Performances, Good Water Farms, Orwashers, and Whole Foods Market.

    BOOK SALES AND SIGNINGS

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    Just Food is proud to be partnering with Word Books and Food Book Fair NYC to support sustainable food authors and sell their books at the EXPO on Saturday, March 30 from 12 - 6:30PM.  Here is the list of books for sale and our book signing schedule: 

    The Farmers Kitchen
    Julia Shanks & Brett Grohsgal, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER - BYRON HURT

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    About Byron Hurt

    Byron Hurt is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, published writer, anti-sexist activist, and lecturer. Hurt is also the host of the Emmy-nominated series, "REEL WORKS with BYRON HURT." The Independent named him one of the "Top 10 Filmmakers to Watch" in 2011.

    SCHOLARSHIPS

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    Important Scholarship Information

    This year, we are offering partial scholarships to deserving groups and individuals to be used towards admission to the Just Food Conference. This partial scholarship would allow you to attend the conference for $15 per day, rather than the regular ticket rate of $45 per day. Lunch is included. 

    The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2013. All applicants will be notified with a decision by February 15th.

    GOOD FOOD JOBS GET TOGETHER

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    What's more important than a resume, a cover letter, or an interview? Building relationships. Don't spend hours wondering how to make an impact. It only takes a few minutes to make a connection. We'll show you how at this networking, skills-building event on Friday, March 29.

    Event Schedule:

    5:30 - 6:00pm:  Good conversation, free local drinks and bites.

    6:00 - 7:00pm:  Speed-networking session.

    7:00 - 7:30pm:  Follow-up conversations, free local drinks and bites.

    EXPO

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    On Saturday, March 30th, Just Food will host an EXPO at the Just Food Conference 2013. This event will run from 12pm-6:30pm, including a closing reception from 4:30pm-6:30pm. The EXPO will feature exemplary local food artisans, sustainable businesses, and organizations. Over 1,000 conference attendees will have the opportunity to engage with EXPO participants throughout Saturday's conference day.

     

    EXPO DETAILS

    DATE: Saturday, March 30th

    WORKSHOPS

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    Below are some of our confirmed workshops. We will continue to update them on a rolling basis. Please stay tuned!

    Click the links below to view workshop descriptions.

    Farmer Panel

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    Breaking Ground: Advice from Beginning Farmers

    Saturday, March 30th
    3:30 - 4:30pm

    Come hear the good, the bad and the ugly of launching a career in farming. Four beginning farmers will share how they got started and the lessons learned during this panel.
     

    Speakers:

    NYC FOOD POLICY PANEL

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    Policy Matters: Food, Farms and Your Government

    Friday, March 29th
    4:00 - 5:00pm

    Goernment plays a vital role in the health and well-being of our farms, workers, communities and environment. Policy makers and practitioners will share their successes and challenges during this panel.

    Speakers:

    Sabrina Baronberg
    Deputy Director of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Physical Activity and Nutrition Program

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