CHANGING THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE 

About 10,000 years ago we developed the ability to grow our own food.The population is constantly growing. Today it is reported that the population is expected to grow by 2.3 billion people between 2009 and 2050. We need to develop strategies to grow food for this population efficiently and in a sustainable manner. You are in the right place if you want to get informed and empowered, and if you want to find out new strategies to applied to your existing farm, or thinking about going into farming

Here is What You Will Learn


  • New strategies for improving soil fertility and managing soil biology
  • Improved strategies with respect to crops and pastures such as breeding hybrids and varieties?for sustainable systems and using legumes in crop management
  • Weed and Pest management strategies
  • Economics of sustainable farm systems.      

       ...... and so much more

Who’s Presenting? 

We hand picked speakers who are at the top of their game. Despite their busy schedules, each of these speakers jumped on board for this event and promised to teach their best stuff.

All I can say is you’re in for a treat!

    WHERE

    ONLINE

    WHEN

    June 6-10

    Meet our speakers

    We're super excited to have so many great speakers participating in  this year's event.

    Soil Scientist

    University of the West Indies/ FAO

    Dr. Gaius Eudoxie  

    President 

    Andrew College

    Dr. Linda Buchanan

    Program Director Sustainable Agriculture 

    Andrew College 

    Dr. Adam Redhead 

    Extension Agent 

    .   University of Georgia 

    Seth McAllister

    Assistant Professor Business Administration  

    Andrew College 

    Dr. Robert Kortbawi

    Sustainable Agriculture Specialist 

    ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture

    Omar Rodriguez

    Assistant Professor of Agribusiness

    Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College (ABAC)

    Dr. Olumide Aborisade

    Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Agent 

    University of Florida

    Dr. Morgan Pinkerton

    Lecturer Nutrition and Food Science

    University of Ghana

    Dr. Keiron Audain

    Center for Sustainable Agriculture 

    University of Vermont

    Dr.Juan Alvez

    Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Program

    Bishops University

    Dr. Jane Morrison

    Climate Policy Coordinator 

    National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

    Dr. Cathy Day

    Extension Forage Agronomist

    University of Georgia

    Dr. Lisa Baxter

    Coordinator of Program Development and Accreditation

    Andrew College

    Amanda Knight

    Farmers 

    Koinonia Farm

    Michael and Jenn

    Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinator - Georgia

    United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

    Neal Leonard

    Director of Agriculture 

    Government of Turks and Caicos

    Wilhelmina Kissonsingh

    Wildlife Biologist

    WC Bradley Farms

    Ashley Turner

    Owner

    White Oak Pastures

    Will Harris 

    Owner

    Regeneration Farmers of America

    Lauren Lovejoy

    Extension Agent

    University of Georgia

    Taylor McDaniel

    Here is Why You Should Attend the Event 


    Slash your learning curve:

    Many people are getting started in sustainable agriculture farming. There is a lot to learn and we see lot of people reinventing the wheel. Learn how to apply these techniques to your farm and reap the awards.A lot of people spends hundreds and thousands of dollars trying to figure it out and either end up in debt or going out of business.Speakers I have hand-selected will share their experience and deliver it to you in a format that is all about taking action.

    It is absolutely FREE: 

    Most conferences cost hundreds of dollars, We want to give you this material free for 4 days so that you can learn about sustainable agriculture from wherever you are in the world.

      What Makes This Workshop Unique? 

      You don’t even need to leave your house:

      You don’t even need to leave your house. There is no flight or hotel room required, saving you thousands of dollars, work leave and time away from your family.

      Flexible Schedule:

      You can watch at your own pace. The presentations will be available online so you can watch them at your own convenience.

      Once in a lifetime Speakers:

      This won’t be the same speakers you see everywhere, pitching the same stuff, with the same one size fits all’ canned talk. We have spent months doing research to bring you the most helpful and relevant speakers possible. We have also made sure that the speakers provide interesting and actionable talks for people who are working to move the industry forward.

      High Quality Training: 

      Works whether you are beginner, intermediate or advancedThis is not one of those events where the speakers hold back on information so they can pitch their products or service at the end-far from it! All of the speakers have been chosen for their unique expertise in agriculture, sustainability and education.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      If this event right for me?

      If you find yourself in one of the following categories, this event is a good fit for you:

      The Curious Outsider (Aspiring Farmer/Extension Agent/Educator):

      Sustainable Agriculture is a new opportunity for education, business, and the environment. Are you an agricultural student, professional, farmer, or an aspiring crop or livestock farmer? Now is your chance to get involved in a big way! Accelerate your progress and go from curious outsider to industry insider in record time.

      The Educator:

      On a mission to teach people about sustainable agriculture techniques, and the health of the planet. Sharing that mission and having a positive impact is so important. This event will feature sessions from experts in the Agriculture space who are leading the way in food and environmental education.

      The Entrepreneur:

      Already have a farm... but you know you could do better. You might be struggling to make it to the next level in a particular area of your farm, looking for investors, or just wanting to make new connections. The Summit is designed to bring you experts to spark ideas that will help you grow your business.

      The Thought Leader:

      You might be the most important of all. Since the beginning you have blazed the trail and helped us believe that we can build a better tomorrow. Thank you for that. You are the reason this summit exists in the first place. Come see your influence in action and gather new information that your audience will love.

      Where is this event located?

      Wherever you are! Because this is an online event, there is no physical venue and no travel expenses. You can watch anywhere with an internet connection.

      How do I watch the sessions ?

      Once you register for free, you will receive an email in your inbox everyday. This email will give you access to all of the talks as they happen. 

      Anything else? 

      Feel Free to Ask! Contact me by sending me a note to sustainableagriculture@andrewcollege.edu and I will answer any additional questions that you have about the event.

      Meet Your Summit Host, Dr. Adam Redhead

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