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Your Food, Your Choice - The Promise of Organic (Conference)
February 19, 2011
Imagine a country choosing to prioritize its citizens' happiness over traditional economic measures. Bhutan is doing just that. This remote South Asian country is choosing to value "Gross National Happiness" above conventional economics as it deals with the modern world. This philosophy will be their guiding principle over their nation's development, which includes certifying the entire country's agricultural system organic. Vandana Shiva says "Bhutan, which looks idealistic, is actually being realistic about what you need for a sustainable society." Join Canadian Organic Growers as we learn how organic makes a difference in how we live and eat. This conference will stir you with inspiring stories, the difficult challenges and the proven visions that are bringing healthy organic food from the field to the table.
Keynote speaker is Silver Donald Cameron, one of the few observers to Bhutan's transition to an entirely organic agricultural system. Panels include Moms Against GMOs, Natural vs Organic, Whistleblowers, Is Walmart Compatible with Organic?, Hidden GMOs, Make Heritage Seeds Work for You, The Wonder Years: Bread and Beer, Sludge on our Farms, The Future of Agriculture, Organic Beauty Products, and more.
$65 ($85 after Feb. 5); COG members $55 ($65 after Feb. 5)
Rates for seniors, students and unwaged
Organic lunch included!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: University of Toronto Conference Centre
Location: 89 Chestnut Street Toronto, ON
Website: http://cogtoronto.org
For information contact: cogtoronto.org
Phone: 416-466-4420
Categories: Environment
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