Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference
Farm Tours
Thursday, October 15, 2015 (All Day)
Urban (East Bay) and Rural (Central Valley)
plus Family Caravan (kid-friendly)
Includes lunch and transportation to all sites
Seating is limited

Black and Brown Convening
Friday, October 16, 2015 (All Day)

Conference
Saturday – Sunday (All Day)
October 17 – 18, 2015
Laney College, Oakland CA

Farmer’s No-Host Social
Open to the Public
Saturday, October 17 Evening

**Register HERE: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-black-farmers-urban-farmers-conference-tickets-8375034955?aff=affiliate1

Black Urban Growers (BUGS) is the national organization of volunteers committed to building networks and community support for growers in both urban and rural settings through its annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference. Through education and advocacy around food and farm issues, we nurture collective black leadership to ensure we have a seat at the table.

Oakland California is host to the 2015 Black and Brown Convening and Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference. Join us while we are finalizing an epic series of events, farm tours, the convening, and conference. We are seeking volunteers, community organizations, sponsors, and vendors to collaborate to bring the theme of “Town Farmer, Country Farmer: Making the Connection” to life.

The Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference is a gathering to enhance the critical relationship between food and health in the Black community by empowering growers, chefs, eaters and activists. As host of the 2015 Conference, Oakland will also host a Black and Brown Convening with a strong program for developing youth and young people as farmers, urban farmers, and leaders of food justice.
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