Upcoming Events Nov-Dec 2010

You may already know about these upcoming events, but if not, I thought that they may be of interest to you all:

1) Louisville, November 3-9 http://www.festivaloffaiths.org/ There are many sessions in this events that I would love to attend, but I'm going to try to make to about the only one I can. If any one wants to join me, let me know. You can find a full calendar of a week packed full of great speakers, conversations and workshops on the web site.

Nov 6 10:00am - Sacred Soil and Soul: Farming with a Purpose - Panel Discussion
A panel of experts speak on interfaith and community organizations working together to create food justice. They will discuss and garner support to come together, uniting in a chorus of commitment to sustainable agriculture and to responsible stewardship over the planet, Earth. Panelists include Josh Viertel, President of Slow Food USA; Patrick Holden, Soil Association International; and author and translator Martin Palmer, who serves as Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture and Secretary General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation. Free. The Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY

2) Indianapolis, Dec. 6-11, 2010 Acres USA Conference & Trade Show, http://www.acresusa.com/events/10conf/about.htm The pre-conference sessions sound great, as does the speakers list.

(Sara Swan, if you are interested in attending this, let me know.)

Of course there are the many great Spirit & Place events starting this weekend in Indy. For those on this list who do not live in Indy, check http://www.spiritandplace.org/ for opportunities to see Michael Pollan, Will Allen, Chef Dan Barber, Frances Moore Lappe, the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra and many great locally based events!

Hope you're all well,
Laura

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Laura Henderson

Executive Director, Indy Winter Farmers Market
www.indywinterfarmersmarket.org

Co-Director, Growing Places Indy
Visit our initial Slow Food Garden @ White River State Park this Spring!
www.growingplacesindy.org