2008 Texas Organic Conference

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The 8th annual Texas Conference On Organic Production Systems is to be held at the Hilton Conference Center in College Station, TX February 1-3, 2008

The largest sustainable AG conference in Texas will be facilitated by the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA), bringing together the farmers, ranchers, consultants, organizers, chefs and national leaders that are making a difference in the local food revolution.

Attend this annual event and learn the latest in organic growing and sustainable agriculture, tour local farms, eat local food, enjoy a movie screening, trade show and return home inspired by others on how to successfully bring local food to your community and school system.

Featured speakers include Jeffrey Smith, author of Seeds of Deception, the world’s best-selling book critical of genetically engineered foods. Sally Fallon, author, journalist, chef, nutrition researcher, and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Howard Garrett, “the Dirt Doctor”, celebrated author and host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Natural Way. Jim Hightower, twice elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner, national radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author along with 25 other presenters from around the country.

More information about the conference and the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Assoc. can be viewed online at www.tofga.org or by calling 979-836-3135. Those who register before December 31st will save up to $50 dollars.

Come be a part of true food security!

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