University of Massachusetts Amherst

Northeast Organic Farming Association's 35th Annual Summer Conference

The Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting its 35th Annual Summer Conference at UMass Amherst. The conference will feature over 200 workshops on gardening, landscaping, farming, and many other topics, all listed on the event web site. More than 1,500 people and 100 exhibitors are expected to attend.

The conference will also feature two wonderful keynote speakers: Will Allen, a community activist who will discuss sustainability and growing food locally, and Paul Stamets, an expert on growing mushrooms and putting them to practical use for the environment and human health.

The event also offers wonderful activities for children and teens, which can be viewed on the event web site.

To register, please visit the event web site and follow the instructions.