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Hosted by the Ecological Farming Association, the annual EcoFarm Conference is the oldest and largest sustainable agriculture gathering in the western United States. Featuring over 60 skill-building workshops in English and Spanish, keynotes, pre-conference events, farm tours, seed swaps, tastings, networking, and the EcoFarm Expo. ....
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By Liz Kellar | Staff Writer Amigo Bob Cantisano, 69, an early pioneer of the organic farming movement whose accomplishments have been featured in National Geographic and the New York Times, died Saturday after an eight-year battle with cancer. “Amigo Bob was a powerhouse to be reckoned with,” said wife Jenifer Bliss. “His wisdom and inspiration will live on around the world.” It should come as no surprise to those who knew Cantisano that the man who spent decades as a “fierce advocate for the earth” made plans for his remains to be turned into compost to feed the soil. “Being an organic farmer, Amigo knew that compost is the foundation of all the best organic farming,” Bliss said. “It is only fit that he should be composted and become the living biology that will inoculate and nourish the composts, farms and gardens of others.” ....
Sierra Harvest is collaborating with EcoFarm for the 41 st annual event online from January 20-23, 2021. The move to a virtual format opens up this inspirational conference to a wider audience, with even more amazing speakers and a lower price tag. A few of this year’s visionary keynote speakers include: Rupa Marya, M.D. , John Kempf, and Reginaldo (Regi) Haslett Marroquin. Focusing on everything from ecology and climate change to regenerative strategies for soil health to sustainable poultry systems, even the most seasoned grower will find something new to learn in this year’s conference. In addition to these world-class keynotes, the conference will be offering 50+ workshops, networking opportunities, and a virtual vendor expo. ....