Young Farmer Gathering in Illinois

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Young Farmer Gathering  August 13-14, Angelic Organics Farm and Angelic Organics Learning Center, Caledonia IL

Please join the Biodynamic Initiative for the Next Generation (BING) and Upper Midwest CRAFT for a summer gathering of young (and young at heart) farmers and friends!

Come meet and mingle with fellow young agrarians and take part in a lively weekend including:

• a tour of the historic Angelic Organics Farm with Farmer John Peterson
• interactive workshops on partnering with chefs, accessing land, and cultivating the social sphere of the farm
• potluck dinner and networking
• screening and discussion of the new film about young farmers and food entrepreneurs, “The Greenhorns“
• music and bonfire
• campout and breakfast for those who wish to stay overnight

Saturday, August 13, 2pm – Sunday, August 14, 10am. This is a free event. Schedule and travel info at https://www.biodynamics.com/bing

To RSVP or join our volunteer crew, please contact Thea at bing@biodynamics.com

All participants in the Young Farmer Gathering are invited to attend the CRAFT field day on Multi-Species Rotational Grazing at VDB Organic Farms in Delavan, WI (Sunday, August 14, 1-4pm, potluck at 12 noon). RSVP to craft@learngrowconnect.org