Pre-Conference Events Thursday, January 15th
Not included in conference registration. Register and pay for separately.
Please note that many of the the times overlap and are at different locations, so you may not be able to register for multiple events.
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Goats: Milk & Meat
Laine Lamping, Porter Lamping
Spend a day with Laine and Porter at 5 Fingers Farm in New Harmony doing and learning all things milk goats. This workshop introduces the basics of milk goat husbandry and harvesting.
11:30 AM
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1:30 PM
Rooted in Organic
Michele Schahczenski
Sponsored By Transition to Organic Partnership Program
12:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Yogurt & Granola
Jolene Hale
This year in the Red Acre Farmhouse kitchen, Jolene Hale, the owner of Milk Honey Yogurt welcomes you to join her for an engaging demonstration and hands-on workshop where you will learn the art of yogurt making and create your own customized granola!
2:30 PM
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4:00 PM
Small-Scale Market Garden Tools
TK Kern
Come hang out for a lively, hands-on walk-through of the tools that make small-scale, no-till growing smoother, faster, and a lot more enjoyable. TK of Red Acre Farm will pull out a whole lineup of field-proven favorites—Neversink gridders, the Jang seeder, Growers & Co rake and broadfork, Mutineer hoes, Glaser wheel hoes, flame weeders, and plenty more.
Thursday, January 15th
Registration at Heritage Center Theater
Conference Kick-Off at Park Place Eatery
Film Screening: TBA
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration Opens at the Heritage Center Theater
You will not be able to register at Park Place Eatery
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
No early entry
Conference Kick-Off Dinner & Live Music at Park Place Eatery
Sponsored by Roberts Ranch Hoophouses
We open the evening with a shared meal featuring fresh local flavors. This is a time to connect with fellow participants, meet new friends, and reconnect with old ones.
6:00 PM
Welcome & Blessing at Park Place Eatery
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Film Screening & Dessert
at the SUU Auditorium Theater
300 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
Seating opens at 7:00 PM, the films start at 7:30 PM
Friday, January 16th
7:30 AM
Check-In & Registration
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Steeping Conversation, Brewing Ideas
8:20 AM - 5:30 PM
Kid Cultivation Station
in Room 7
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Gather
Keynote
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Workshops
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM
Workshops
12:55 PM - 2:10 PM
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Lunch
Sponsored by Redmond Agriculture
Seed Exchange
Sponsored by KRCL's Punk Rock Farmer Al
Blessing by Brook LeVan
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Workshops
3:25 PM - 3:50 PM
Book Signings
3:50 PM - 5:30 PM
Red Acre Center "What's Happening"
Presentation of the Clinton Ray Miller Award
Keynote: Making it Happen in Utah
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser
Sponsored by Utah Farm to Fork
At The Lobby Events, 52 N Main St, Cedar City, UT 84720
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Farmer Guild Barn Dance & Mixer
Sponsored by Central 9th Market
Live Music Sponsored by Utah Farm to Fork
At The Venue, 33 N Main St, Cedar City, UT 84720
Saturday, January 17th
8:00 AM
Check-In & Registration
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Kid Cultivation Station
In Room 7
8:50 AM - 9:40 AM
Town Hall
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Workshops
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshops
12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Keynote, Closing, & Drawing