GUELPH ORGANIC CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW 2019
Conference: Thursday January 24th to Sunday January 27th
Trade Show: Saturday January 26th and Sunday January 27th
DAILY SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
Thursday, January 24th
- 10 am to 4:15 pm– Advanced Organic Cropping Strategies by Klaas & Mary-Howell Martens of Lakeview Organic Grain
Friday, January 25th
- 9am to 12pm + 1:15pm to 4:15pm – Half day workshops on layer flock production, greenhouses, soil health and perennial vegetables.
- 4:15pm to 7:15pm – Organic Food & Wine Dinner
- 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Keynote Forum – Women in Organics
Saturday, January 26th
- Workshops 9am to 4:45pm
- Trade Show 9am to 5:30pm
Sunday, January 28th
- Workshops 9am to 3:15pm
- Trade Show 10am to 4pm
WHERE:
Guelph University Centre – 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
*Located directly north of the bus turning circle, just off South Ring Road.
Parking
- Thursday/Friday – paid parking during the day / free parking after 4pm
- Saturday/Sunday – free parking
WHAT:
- Free Organic Trade Show & Tasting Fair with over 140 exhibitors and over 35 vendors sampling.
- Exhibitors include trade suppliers, organizations and organic products. Full exhibitor list available at http://guelphorganicconf.ca/exhibitor-list/
- Over 40 workshops over 4 days (by paid admission)
- Workshops cover a diverse range of topics including organic crop and livestock production, organic gardening, permaculture and nutrition.
- The event attracts consumers, gardening enthusiasts, organic food growers, industry professionals, food brokers and retailers. Expected to attract 2,000 attendees from across Canada and the United States.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
MEDIA NOTES
Trade Show photo and interview opportunities. (Saturday/Sunday)
- Trade Show is usually busiest Saturday 11am to 3pm. Arrive early for best parking.
- Look for cement stairwells where overview shots of main floor trade show are possible.
- Don’t miss the 80 exhibitor tables in the lower level / basement Trade Show
- Media Passes for Saturday & Sunday Workshops available by contacting Susan Ratz at communications@guelphorganicconf.ca or via cell/text 226-236-5790. Thursday and Friday workshop passes also available in limited numbers.
- Media are encouraged to visit the registration room upon arrival to sign in.
- If unable to attend but interested in doing an interview, contact Susan with your desired focus and she will coordinate individuals to interview on that topic.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Susan Ratz, Communications, Guelph Organic Conference
Cell/Text: 226-236-5790
Source : guelphorganicconf