Registration closes at 12:00 PM Wednesday, February 29. Walk-ins will be accepted, cash or check only to WVU.

 NOTES:

• Paid registration entitles attendees to enter all classes (including the Aquaculture Forum) March 1-3, as well as breakfast, lunch, and paid parking.

• Attendees can register for individual days or register for all three days at a discounted rate.

• Students receive a 50 percent discount off of their registration fee. To receive this discount: Before registering, you must contact the Small Farm Center staff at bonnie.thomas@mail.wvu.edu or becky.casteel@mail.wvu.edu or call 304-293-2743 to receive the student promotional code.

• The February 29, 2012 Better Process Control School has a separate registration with WVDA. Please call Melissa Hudson 304-558-2210 for details.

• Friday night's Local Food Celebration banquet is not included in the registration fee. The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and breaks for each day. The banquet is listed separately at the bottom of the ticket list. Those wishing to attend must purchase a ticket.
  
• Attendees DO still have the option of paying by check. Please click the option "Show other payment options" beneath the "Order Now" button. Follow the instructions for payment submission.

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 8th ANNUAL SMALL FARM CONFERENCE

In its 8th year, the WVU Extension Service Small Farm Conference offers the most realistic and inclusive view of agricultural opportunities for West Virginia small farm families. Annually, the conference boasts a variety of topics, events, and speakers in more than 70 sessions. Under the organization of the WV Small Farm Center, all meals are sourced locally. We hope you’ll join us March 1-3, 2012 at Waterfront Place Hotel and Conference Center in Morgantown. Registration, class, and menu information can be found by visiting us at: http://smallfarmcenter.ext.wvu.edu

INTENSIVE DAY-LONG WORKSHOPS:

On March 1, the conference will offer six specialized all-day workshops for more in-depth coverage of specific topics:

• Alternative Energy
• Poultry
• Grant Writing
• Cheese making
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• High Tunnels
• Agritourism (Wednesday, February 29)

Each workshop will be a day-long learning experience for attendees and instructed by experts in their field. For more information on these workshops, as well as the other conference classes, please view the conference schedule at http://smallfarmcenter.ext.wvu.edu

CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Agritourism
• Alternative energy
• Value adding
• Season Extension
• Marketing
• Poultry Production
• Specialty Processing
• Farmers Market Management
• Farm to School
• Fruit and vegetable production

SPECIAL EVENTS

Better Process Control School- Successful completion certifies supervisors in the FDA requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR Part 114) for manufacturing acidified foods. This applies to manufacturing of food products such as salsas, pickles, barbecue sauces, etc. Space is limited. To register, please call Teresa Halloran with the WV Department of Agriculture at 304-558-2210. More information about the application and schedule can be found at: http://www.agriculture.org/images/Marketing/2012-BetterProcessControlSchool.pdf

Winter Blues Farmers Market- For the fourth year, farmers market fans have an off-season opportunity to shop at this premier event on Thursday, March 1 from 4-7 PM. Farmers from all over the state will gather to sell their winter-hardy foods, goods and products. This event is free and open to the public. Contact us for more information.

WV Local Dine Around- Following the Thursday Market, attendees and the public are invited to enjoy local foods prepared by 15 chefs from across the Mountain State. Sample foods from 15 restaurants in one evening! The event will also have musical entertainment. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Vendor & Trade Show: Interested in becoming a vendor? Please contact Becky Casteel at 304-293-2565.

• Supply vendors (seeds, tools, etc.)
• Full representation of government and non-government agencies
• WV Farmers Market Association
• Farm2U
• Farm Credit 

 Aquaculture Forum- Learn the ins and outs of aquaculture from disease prevention to better production methods. Held in conjunction with the conference, attendees from both events may attend classes on either program.

LODGING

Waterfront Place Hotel & Conference Center

Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26501

 (304) 296-1700 

waterfrontplacehotel.com

A block of rooms has been reserved for $94.00 per night plus tax.

 Lodging reservation deadline: February 14, 2012

Reservation Code: 131107