Shekinah Agriculture Event Art Fisher Park What: Locally Grown Food and Safe Good Production When: June 29, 2013 Where: Art Fishers Park; 5661 Dayton-Liberty Rd.; Dayton, Oh Time: 8am - 3pm Michelle Gregg on Organic Food Production Casey Burdick; Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Service Forester Johnnie L. Freeman Ohio Outreach Coordinator for NRCS Special Guest DUKE STOCKSLAGER One of the most successful garden centers of its kind. Come and hear insights on how this family developed garden center success. Stockslager's Garden Ctr & Florist Terry Lieberman- Smith Honey bees and pollination Ohio State University Extension Teaches; Introduction To G.A.P. OSU Extension will conduct a special introductory session regarding G.A.P.; Good Agriculture Practices. Come learn how G.A.P. certification can benefit local growers and safeguard their food products from disease and contaminates. Several one hour introductory sessions will be conducted that will provide answers to myths regarding certification and bring local growers a functional understanding about G.A.P. accountability. Jeff Barnes District Conservationist Montgomery CountyUSDA - NRCS Food, Where it comes from & How it is grown Know your farmer/ Know your food America’s food systems are in need of a renewal. New speciality food systems are currently being fostered and you can benefit from these new production models and even become a producer. In this one day workshop you will gain valuable information about how to connect with innovative food models and available resources. Locally grown food and distributions systems can really boost the local economy. You don’t have to rely on the box stores for your food. Come and learn how to grow quality and nutritious food, as well as, discover what kind of opportunities are available for business development in the food industry. Growing flowers for profit Kristen Lauer Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District Education Information Specialist Jeremy Huggler Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District Wetland Construction Your pre-registration help us to have enough information packets and food. Food vendor for your pleasure and convenience! For Information (937) 835-5226 Real Urban Farming Pastor Donovan A. Larkins Founder and President Come and hear about Trotwood Development Mike Enright: Metro Parks Special Shekinah Youth Connection Activities Shekinah Ranch stands for family values and protecting innocence for todays youth!