This looks to be an interesting event for anyone into sustainability issues or gardening. Here's the description from their official RSVP site:

If you are thinking about growing delicious veggies in your yard, or you operate an urban farm, join our panel of experts including urban farming pioneer Will Allen (via videoconference) to learn about the importance of your soil. Gary Heine from Louisville's community gardening organization 15Thousand Farmers will Join Mr. Allen and a panel of expert presenters.

Named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2010, Will Allen is an internationally-recognized soil expert. He'll kick off a morning of learning about:

• the risks and benefits of growing food in urban environments
  
• easy ways to test your soil for pollutants like lead and arsenic
  
• simple techniques for making your soil safer for growing food
  
• easy steps for increasing your yields with sustainable growing/farming practices
  

The Agenda
8:30–9:00 AM Registration and Light breakfast
9:00–9:10 AM Opening — BNG Video
9:10–10:30 AM Will Allen Presentation and Q & A
10:35–10:45 AM Break
10:45–11:15 AM Bob Perkins — Soil Specialist, AMEC Earth & Environmental Inc.
11:20–11:50 AM Wayne Long — Agriculture Agent, Jefferson County Cooperative Extension
11:55 AM-12:20 PM Chris Harrell — Urban Farm Planner
12:20–12:50 PM Q & A panel with presenters and Gary Heine of 15Thousand Farmers
12:50–1:00 PM Closing

This will be taking place at the NIA Center at 2900 W. Broadway in west Louisville.

The suggested donation is $20, which will be collected at the door.

They also have a Facebook event.

Steve Magruder — LouHI Administrator and web programmer


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