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2011 Eastern NC Come to the Table Conference
Conferencia “Venga a la Mesa” de Carolina del Norte OrientalFriday, Feb. 25 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Kenansville, NC
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Various LocationsDisplay space is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to farms, faith communities, and nonprofits. Reserve a display table.
Join us for the Eastern North Carolina Come to the Table Conference: Communities of Faith Relieving Hunger and Supporting Local Farms.
The two-day event will include workshops, networking opportunities, and a local lunch on Friday, Feb. 25, and a light breakfast, speaker, and tours and service opportunities with local food ministries and projects on Saturday, Feb. 26th.
Friday's events will be hosted by James Sprunt Community College at the Duplin County Agricultural Center in Kenansville, N.C.
Registration is $10, or $5 for Saturday only. All are welcome, and free registration is available for those who would otherwise be unable to come.
Conferencia “Venga a la Mesa” de Carolina del Norte Oriental
Viernes, el 11 de marzo a las 9 de la mañana hasta las 5 de la tarde en Black Mountain, C.N.
Sábado, el 12 de marzo a las 9 de la mañana hasta las 4 de la tarde en varios lugares.Regístrese Para ayuda en español, avísame: kbrookej@gmail.com
Únase a la Conferencia “Venga a la Mesa” de Carolina del Norte Oriental: Comunidades de Fe Aliviando el Hambre y Apoyando a las Granjas Locales.
El evento de dos días incluirá talleres, oportunidades para hacer contactos, almuerzo el viernes 25 de febrero, desayuno y un recorrido por los ministerios y proyectos de alimentación locales el sábado 26 de febrero.
Los eventos del viernes serán ofrecidos por el Centro de Agricultura del condado de Duplin (Duplin County Agricultural Center) en Kenansville, C.N. La inscripción tiene un valor de $10 ó $5 por el sábado únicamente. Hay ayuda disponible.
Friday Schedule
full workshop descriptions and speakers
9:00 - 10:00 am - Registration
10:00 - 10:30 am - Welcome and Opening
10:45 - 11:45 am - Breakout Session 1
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 pm - World Cafe
2:15 - 3:15 pm - Breakout Session 2
3:30 - 4:30 pm - Breakout Session 3
4:45 - 5:00 pm - ClosingWorkshop Schedule
Breakout Session 10:45 am - 11:45 pm
Understanding Agriculture in Eastern North Carolina
Reclaiming the Food System
Community Gardening 101
Accessible Food From Local Farms
Breakout Session 2: 2:15- 3:15 pm
Growing Jobs
Finding Funding and Support for Your Ministry
Basics of Food Production
Youth in Agriculture
Breakout Session 3: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Understanding Food Insecurity in Eastern North Carolina
Sabbath Economics and Community Financing
University and College Resources for Farm and Food Projects
Growing Food in All Seasons
Saturday Schedule
full descriptions, driving directions and map9:00 - 10:15 am - Breakfast and Address
"The Theology of Food and Farming" with Norman Wirzba10:30 - 12:30 pm - Open Houses and Service Opportunities
Open House, Eastern Carolina Food Ventures Incubator Kitchen, Kenansville, NC
Open House and Service Opportunity, Word of Faith Ministries Food Bank, Kenansville, NC
12:30 - 2:00 - Lunch on Your Own
2:00 - 4:00 - Afternoon Activities - Choose One
Cooking Healthy with Local Food Demonstration with Columbus Family Table, Kenansville, NC
Three Sisters Farm with American Indian Mothers, Shannon, NC
Garden Workday with Mujeres Sin Fronteras, Kinston, NC
Come to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee North Carolina Council of Churches, coordinated by RAFI-USA with support from The Duke Endowment.
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