This was an amazing workshop, and I look-forward to attending in the spring 2014. I'm a bit of a stray-pup when it comes to joining the champions of local food, school policy change, curriculum developers and farm directors, but it's nice to see what happening around me. In this field, I sometimes find myself floating around being rejected based on my age and experience, but I came away from the workshop both deeply inspired and rejuvenated. The speakers were excellent and each participant had a great deal to add. The room was buzzing with positivity, ideas, sharing and praise.
Everdale Farm was an excellent host, unlike any other conference venue. We picked carrots on a hillside, we played in a greenhouse, caught chickens and fed gorgeous calico sheep in the pasture. If that isn't a physical metaphor for bringing the humanity back into the culture of food production and consumption, I don't know what else is. We can't all be farmers, but we can all take a step to observe and appreciate the hard work and efforts of those who are.
I brought my camera with me, so I could share my experience. Enjoy!
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