The Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC) is designed to advance the opportunities and address the barriers involved in cultivating a resilient and thriving Urban Farming sector. The UFC is a multi-sector stakeholder forum designed to share information regarding what is currently happening in Massachusetts. The UFC fosters solutions, sustainable networks and business relationships.
The UFC brings together participants representing all aspects of Urban Farming including, but not limited to, farmers (including roof top, chicken, bees, etc.), land trust managers, policy makers, commercial buyers, foundations, investors and all others. The 6th Annual Massachusetts UFC, building on the success of our past events, is comprised of interactive panels, demonstration workshops, expert discussions on diverse and relevant topics with distinguished Conversation Leaders and fantastic networking opportunities. Presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and merck family fund.
The Saturday keynote will be presented by Isis Salcines of Havana, Cuba, Director of Organoponico Vivero Alamar. The Organoponico Vivero Alamar (one of its sites is pictured below) is one of Havana, Cuba’s largest and oldest urban farms. Isis Salcines will share the organization’s experiences implementing agroecology, addressing food security, and discuss the social, economic and environmental impacts of the farm.
The conference will take place at Bunker Hill Community College, 250 Rutherford Avenue in Boston, and the fees range from $50 – $150. For complete agenda and list of featured speakers, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-massachusetts-urban-farming-conference-tickets-38915811239
