Innovative farmers and advocates in the South may want to take note of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group’s 2012 conference, Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms, January 18 to 21 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The conference’s program offers information on sustainable and organic production for livestock, vegetables, flowers and specialty crops. Courses offered include high tunnels, beekeeping, farm finances and vermiculture, among others. Visit the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group website to register.