Field Trip to a Wisconsin Organic Farm - 10/24/08

Organic Valley Farm Tour
October 24, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bus transportation roundtrip from Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Drive to the farm in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. A fabulous, day long organic farm tour with a host of activities, including a milking parlor and milk house tour and demonstration; a pasture tour and discussion about organic grazing systems; a visit with Dr. Paul Dettloff, Organic Valley staff veterinarian, about herd health and animal well-being; and discussions about the current research and health benefits of organic foods. Lunch will be provided on the farm followed by cooking demonstrating by Chef Macon Luhning.

The farm tour is intended for food and nutrition professionals and anyone with an interest in learning more about sustainable, organic farming practices and how their food gets to their plate. This tour is hosted by the Hunger Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), in conjunction with the annual conference. You do not need to be a member or attendee of the conference to attend the tour.

Cost for the tour, including bus transportation and lunch, is $35 for non-members. Register online at http://www.eatright.org/henprefnce

Questions? Contact Kim Prendergast, Chairperson for the Hunger & Environmental Nutrition DPG at Kim.Prendergast@gmail.com. Visit our website at http://www.hendpg.com.