Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group presents: Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference
Come to Our Biggest Event Ever! 
You Can Register On-site at the
Lexington Conference Center in Kentucky!

Lexington Convention Center lit up at night.
Photo by Jeff Rogers.
  


We still have plenty of room for you to attend! Help us celebrate the past 25 years of sustainable ag.

Save time by downloading our registration form and filling out the contact info. We accept VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover, and checks made out to Southern SAWG.  

Insider Tip: 
Peak time for the registration desk is 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, right before the field trip buses depart. And it gets very busy again on Friday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up your registration packet and avoid the crowds. You can pick up your packet during the Thursday evening mixer. Badges are required to the sessions and you don't want to miss a thing.

Be sure to arrive in time for the Thursday evening activities!

Share your conference experience on social media: #SAWG2016 
Field Trips and Pre-conference Courses Update

Field Trip #7 is full, and Field Trip #1 is filling up quickly, but we still have seats available in all other field trips. We also have seats available for short and mini courses. Avoid long lines and sign up before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.
 
You can still add a pre-conference course or field trip, even if you are already registered. Check in early on Thursday morning and avoid the crowds. Peak time for the registration desk is 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, right before the field trip buses depart.
  

Lodging Is Still Available at Our Overflow Hotel, the Campbell House

The Campbell House is 1.8 miles from the Lexington Convention Center. This local favorite was recently extensively remodeled and now mixes contemporary elegance with southern charm. And don't worry about the distance! During conference hours, a complimentary shuttle will run continuously between the two locations. The Campbell house offers free parking and complimentary airport shuttle, too. Did we mention their heated indoor pool?

Discount hotel rates extended through January 22. Remember to mention Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group when you book the hotel room. 

Click here for on-line reservations at the Campbell House. Plus you can earn Hilton HHonors Points.

Phone Reservations: (859) 255 4281 or 844-HICURIO 
(code: SSG or Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group)
Look Who's Coming

Over 1,200 people representing 34 states are pre-registered for the conference! Are you? What? You say you are not? Well, then come on over to Lexington next week and register in person!

Find out who else is coming to Lexington. Check out the list of attendees already registered for the conference here.
Come Early for Thursday Evening's Events! 
Let's Kick Off the Conference with a Celebration of the Past 25 Years of Sustainable Agriculture!


It is by many, many people and groups working at all levels-- farm, community, state, regional and national-- that so much has been accomplished over the last 25 years! Our Voices from the Field events will gives us a chance to reflect, celebrate and be inspired.




There is still time to add your voice to our interactive timeline of the last 25 years of sustainable agriculture. This invitation is open to all, regardless of whether or not you plan to attend SSAWG's 25th annual conference, so please let us hear from you soon. 
  1. In a few words, a description of the milestone event or accomplishment you think contributed to the growth of local food and sustainable ag in our region. If relevant, include name of entity and location (such as name and location of farm). 
  2. The date (or time range) when it happened/was established so we can put it in the correct position on our timeline. 
  3. Your name (But let us know if you want your entry listed anonymously on the timeline.)
  4. A photo or two, if you have them. We'd love this!
Please send information about the things you want to celebrate to Skip Polson via email: skippolson@nc.rr.com.




We'll have our interactive Voices from the Field Memorial on display, commemorating those from our field who have passed on, but whose voices are not forgotten. Bring photos!

Even if you can't attend the conference this year, we still welcome your input. To help remember and recognize those in sustainable agriculture who have gone on before us, please email a memorial --and include a photo-- to Skip Polson at skippolson@nc.rr.com.
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