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California Small Farm Conference 2013 - Online Registration Open!
The California Small Farm Conference is happy to announce that registration is now available on the website: www.californiafarmconference.com/index.php/attend/registration. Online registration saves you time and postage! Signing up for Field Courses online increases your chances of getting the course you want, as reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The California Small Farm Conference is the state's premier gathering of small farmers, agricultural students, farmers’ market managers and others involved in the small farm industry. The three day educational conference includes: day-long short courses and on-farm tours; focused workshops; engaging keynote addresses and numerous networking opportunities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to harvest knowledge, sign up today!
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