Conference Networking and Social Functions

New information will be posted as it becomes available. Reference the agenda-at-a-glance for conference overview.

Friday, July 27, 2012

5:00-7:00pm           Exhibit Preview and Opening Reception
At the conclusion of Friday’s sessions, participants are invited to attend the exhibit preview and opening reception. Come and find out what’s new and what works from industry representatives and other supporting institutions while enjoying light refreshments. You will meet new associates and renew past acquaintances in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

7:00-9:00am           Morning Refreshments; Visit Exhibitors and Livestock Arena
Saturday morning check-in will be busy. Beat the crowds by arriving earlier to visit with exhibitors while enjoying morning beverages and refreshments.

12:00–2:00pm         Florida’s Finest: A Celebration of Local Food
Saturday participants are invited to enjoy a bountiful display of delicious cuisine using vegetable, fruits, and meats that are produced from around the state of Florida. Lunch is available from Noon-2:00pm and set in a leisurely buffet style, enabling everyone a chance to partake.

12:45-1:15pm         Innovative Farmer Awards
During lunch, plan to join us in congratulating this year’s Innovative Farmer Award winners with formal recognition of their achievements taking place

5:30-8:00pm           Networking Social: Live Entertainment, Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages
Join us for an exciting, fun filled evening of food and festivities! This is the time to make new acquaintances and celebrate with the movers and shakers of the local foods movement in FL.

• Sample beverages from Florida Farm wineries, breweries and fruit juice producers.  Network with the producers of these delicious beverages who also support local foods and local foodsheds in FL.
• Experience scrumptious hors d'oeuvres showcased by Florida celebrity Chefs using foods from Florida farmers! For example, there will be chef Greg Baker from the Refinery Restaurant in Tampa, chef Darwin Santa Maria of Darwin’s on the 4th Restaurant/Brewery in Sarasota, chef Tony Adams of Big Wheel Provisions in Orlando, chef Dak Kerprich of Pizzeria Oceano in Palm Beach, Chipotle Chefs, and our own executive chef Tony Donnelly of Osceola Heritage Park and SAVOR. Come interact with these Chefs and learn how to network with these leaders of the local foods movement in FL.
• Dance to the awesome tunes of Mark Gaignard with the mr. ainsworth band!
  Mark Gaignard, the bluesy former singer of Big Sky brings his live show to town fronting the mr. ainsworth band. Check out Mark’s sites, including a video from his solo album.
  http://backspacerecords.com/wordpress/?page_id=92
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmChmYt8HhY
  http://www.myspace.com/markgaignard

Sunday, July 29, 2012

7:30-9:00am           Continental Breakfast
Start the final day off right with produce provided from Florida farmers. It will be the ideal opportunity to compare notes or just to meet with new and old friends before beginning the final day of sessions.

New information will be posted as it becomes available. Reference the agenda-at-a-glance for conference overview.

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Abstracts for Educational Posters
   June 7, 2013

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   July 1, 2013

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   July 12, 2013
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