Redland Rambles

What do you get when you put a bunch of small farmers together in a large room? Spontaneous combustion of brain synapses! You’ll need to get a burn permit! On Saturday the official count was 800 participants (700 pre-registered and 100 walk-ups) from all corners of Florida. There was lots of good energy from all those people meeting and sharing information and ideas.

This was the first year for the Small Farms Conference, and word is the UF/IFAS organizers want to do it again. Commissioner Bronson said in his speech that he’s budgeted $15K for the conference next year.

Also, if you weren’t able to attend and feel bad about missing out, speakers’ handouts and recordings or transcripts of presentations will be posted on the conference website in a week or so. Will keep you posted.

Thanks to Gabriele, Margie, Hani and Nick for collaborating on this post.