Oct 26, 2016Latino Farmer Conference focuses on Spanish-speaking farmers
The second annual Latino Farmer Conference will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Monterey, California. This annual conference is conducted in Spanish and translated into English for all attendees.
“Hispanic farmers and ranchers are a dynamic growing demographic in California and this conference aims to help Spanish-speaking farmers share, learn and grow in their native language,” said Carlos Suarez, Natural Resources Conservation Service state conservationist.
Hosted by the National Center for Appropriate Technology and USDA, the conference is open to all farmers and ranchers, yet is uniquely tailored towards Spanish-speaking growers. The program will be translated into English, with translation headsets.
The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, located at 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, California, 93940. The conference is free to all attendees and will include breakfast, lunch and light appetizers. Please contact Victor Hernandez at 530-792-5628 or Thea Rittenhouse 530-792-7338 with any questions pertaining to the conference.
Three different workshops will follow an opening keynote address by Javier Zamora, an organic farmer and leading conservation steward and educator. The courses will be held in two 90-minute blocks. This allows each attendee to choose two different subjects of interest throughout the day. The workshops topics will cover: Access to Capital and USDA Resources; Soil Health; Efficient Use of Water; Bee Keeping and Marketing. The conference will conclude with a farmer panel representing a diverse cross section of California agriculture.
Attendees must register in advance, as space is limited. Visit the Latino Farmer Conference website to register.
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