PA Assn. For Sustainable Agriculture 30th Annual Conference Going Virtual In 2021

On July 8, the PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture announced their 30th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference in 2021 will be going virtual!

"We're facing unprecedented challenges as we adapt to life during a pandemic. We're also facing a historic opportunity to reimagine a more sustainable, healthy, and just food system. The need for exploring best practices, sharing lessons learned, and connecting with one another is greater than ever.

“That’s why we're committed to hosting our 30th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference in 2021...and we're going virtual! 

“While we deeply hope the threat of COVID-19 will have diminished well before next year, we could not risk planning and potentially cancelling an in-person conference, so we decided to take the time now to plan a valuable and engaging virtual one.

“With this difficult decision behind us, we’re ready to turn our energy toward building a virtual event you won’t want to miss! As always, our conference will feature:

-- A wealth of educational sessions that serve our diverse farming community 

-- Opportunities for networking and socializing

-- A high-value sponsorship program that lets participants connect with experts, tools, and services that can support their work.”

Keynote Speaker - Robin Wall Kimmerer

“We are beyond thrilled to announce our 2021 keynote speaker Robin Wall Kimmerer—widely acclaimed author of New York Times and Washington Post bestseller, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants.

“Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She has also authored numerous works in scientific journals, and is the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.”

January-February

“Rather than span four full days as it usually would, our virtual conference will take place over the course of several weeks in January and early February. 

“That way, you can take screen breaks and balance demands at home with attending virtual sessions and events this winter. 

“We hope you'll join us! We'll share more details about our conference in the weeks and months to come. 

“In the meantime, please take a one-minute survey to help us gauge how we can host an accessible virtual event.”

Visit the Conference webpage to keep up-to-date on conference arrangements.

For more information on programs, initiatives, educational opportunities, research and how you can get involved, visit the PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture website.

[Posted: July 8, 2020]  PA Environment Digest