"Sounding the Call: Urgent Questions of Apprenticeship, Training and Education"
January 17, 18 & 19, 1997 - Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Hosted by The Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association, Inc.
POB 550
Kimberton, PA 19442
1-800-516-7797
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SECTIONS in this DOCUMENT
* TOPIC STATEMENT 1997 National CSA Conference
* SPEAKERS
* SCHEDULE
* WORKSHOP TITLES
* REGISTRATION
* ACCOMMODATION/LODGING
* MEALS
* CONFERENCE FEES
* FOR MORE INFORMATION
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* TOPIC STATEMENT 1997 National CSA Conference
Apprenticeship and training are THE questions for the future. They have
concerned growers since the 1940's. Who will grow the crops and renew the
soil? Who will protect the environment? Nourish the human spirit? They are
too big to tackle alone. Community Supported Agriculture is about a
community tackling big questions together. And, that is the purpose of this
conference. to share with growers and consumers some answers which others
have found in their searching. We will teach one another by asking our
urgent questions.
* SPEAKERS
Addressing the Question:
Greg Schultz: NEWFARMS, NM
Jean-Paul Coartens: Roxbury CSA, NY
Gunther Hack: Three Fold Educational Foundation, NY
Greg Davis: Camphill Soltane, PA
Gary Lamb: Threefold Review, NY
Sara Millstein Roxbury CSA, NY Walter
Goldstein: Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, WI
Lifeways
* SCHEDULE
"Urgent Questions of Apprenticeship, Training and Education"
Friday, January 17
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5 P.M. Kimberton High School Gym
Registration
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Gym
Dinner
8:00 P.M. High School Library
Welcome: Charles Beedy
Keynote Address: Greg Schultz (NEWFARMS)
"Reaching the Journeyman Stage: Establishing Professionalism in
Education"
Saturday, January 18
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7:30 A.M. Gym
Breakfast
8:30 A.M. High School Library
Announcements
Introduction to the Day
8:45 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. High School Library
Overview Presentations of Educational Programs
10:15 - 10:45 A.M. Morning Break
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Workshop Session I regarding The Educational Programs presented in
the overview
12:30 P.M. Lunch
2:00 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. High School Library
Overview Presentations of Educational Programs
4:15 P.M. - 5:45 P.M.
Workshop Session II regarding The Educational Programs presented in
the overview
6:00 P.M. Gym
Supper Break
7:30 P.M. Social Evening
International and American Folk and Square Dancing with Dr Richard Fried
Sunday, January 19
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7:30 A.M. Gym
Breakfast
8:30 A.M. High School Library
Announcements
8:45 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Talk: Hartmut von Jeetze, Camphill Village, Kimberton
10:15 - 10:45 A.M. Morning Break
10:45 A.M. Group Work
"Creating the Agenda for the Future - All Participants
12:00 Noon Lunch
END of CONFERENCE
(Agenda subject to change without notice)
*WORKSHOP TITLES
(Complete schedule will be at registration. Sign up then.)
Consumer Education: Seeking to Build a core-group to carry this
important task
Farm-based Apprentice Education: How to do it
Formal Training Programs
Basic Educational Materials and Resources
Communication tools: CSA Newsletter
Family Festivals, and Farm-based community learning Programs
And Others!
DIRECTIONS
How to Get Here:
The Kimberton Waldorf School is just outside Kimberton, PA, near Valley
Forge and Phoenixville PA. It is close to the junction of: Pennsylvania
State Routes: 23, 724,113 and 29.
>From U.5. 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike)
Exit at Valley Forge. Look for signs to Rt. 23 towards Phoenixville. Stay
on Rt. 23 into Phoenixville. Go left on Rt. 113 toward Lionville/Exton.
After about 2.5 miles (at Shelly's Lumber yard), the Rt. 113 veers left.
Take Kimberton Road which branches off to the right. After about 200 yards,
turn right onto West Seven Stars Rd. until you go through a covered bridge.
The entrance to the Kimberton Waldorf School is roughly 1/2 mile on your
right. Park near the gymnasium building at the center of the campus.
* REGISTRATION
Return registration form and payment in full to: The Bio-Dynamic
Association, POB 550, Kimberton, PA 19442 1-800-516-7797 (Fax: (610)
983-3196
Conference Address:
Kimberton Waldorf School
West Seven Stars Road
Kimberton, PA 19442
* ACCOMMODATION/LODGING
Private Accommodation on a limited basis may be available at $15.00 per
night. Sleeping-bag space at the Kimberton Waldorf School gymnasium for $3
per person per night. Camping/tenting space is also available on site for
$3 per person per night.
Local Motel: French Creek Inn 1-800-870-5040 Single: $50 + tax
* MEALS
Conference fee includes organic meals including Friday dinner, Saturday
breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch.
* CONFERENCE FEES
Conference Fee: $100.00
(Fee Includes all lectures, workshops, meals and entertainment as described)
Conference Fee for Student/Apprentice: $65
(Those who can pay the full conference fee are actually making it possible
for apprentices or students to attend at a reduced rate.)
* MORE INFORMATION
Questions: (610) 935-7797 or (800) 516-7797
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