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AGROVIDEO '97: Conference in Cuba
/* Written 10:10 AM Sep 4, 1997 by foodfirst in igc:dev.foodfirst */
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AGROVIDEO '97 -- IX International Video Exposition on Agriculture,
Animal Husbandry, Agroforestry, and Environmental Protection
Central Theme: Urban Agriculture
October 13 - 17, 1997 in Cuba
The Cuban Ministry of Agriculture and the US Food and Agriculture
Organization invite all involved in the production of videos to attend
the IX International Video Exposition on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry,
Agroforestry, and Environmental Protection, AGROVIDEO '97.
Objectives: To promote the utilization of cultivable, unused urban land
in order to increase organoponics and small gardens geared towards the
production of traditional and typical foods while minimizing the use of
resources in order to acheive these objectivers. Also to emphasize the
role of the agricultural worker and his methods of production,
traditions, and the emphasize the development and constant betterment
of rural community life.
Registration Fees: US$60.00 for delegates; US$50.00 for observers and
companions
An optional tourist package of seven nights and eight days includes:
registration fees, double-occupancy hotel arrangements, breakfast and
dinner, transportation between the hotel and the airport, special
events, and awards and closure ceremonies. Cost of the package:
US$370.00 (delegates and observers) or US$360.00 (companions).
For more information, contact the CUBATUR agency in your country or
write to the following address:
AGROVIDEO '97
Edif. MINAG, piso 2
Conill y Ave. Carlos M. de Cespedes, Plaza
Ciudad de la Habana 10600
Cuba