VABF Conference & Trade Show

The Virginia Association for Biological Farming will hold a conference this weekend (Feb 15-16) at the Sheraton Hotel on West Broad. (Visit the website here). The conference promises to focus on "Opportunities in Organic Farming," including lectures with titles like "Grassfed to Finish: Gourmet Quality Beef," "Organic Fruit Production," and "Community Supported Agriculture Panel Discussion." This sounds like a great gathering of folks interested in organic and sustainable agriculture, with speakers coming from Arkansas and Iowa as well as Virginia. Unfortunately, none of us at the RFC are able to attend the conference, as the registration fees are a bit steep. However, the RFC is glad this kind of event will be held in Richmond, and is eager to hear comments and impressions from any readers who were able to attend.