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Hello Debi,
Organic Growers School
I came across your com-
pany in the National Green
17th Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference
Pages magazine and was
March 6 & 7, 2010 at the University of North Carolina at Asheville
interested in fi nding out
The Organic Growers
more information about
School Spring Conference
what is offered to con-
is a one-of-a-kind event that
sumers. I buy natural and
brings people of all walks of
organic foods and prod-
life together for a weekend
ucts whenever I am able
of learning and networking
to and would love to read
near Asheville, North Caro-
a magazine specifi cally
lina. Since 1993, the OGS
dedicated to organic living.
Spring Conference has been
I would like to know if it is
the best way to kick-off the
possible to receive a free
season, with over 70 classes
trial issue magazine to see
and hands on workshops
how I like it. Also, is there
on a variety of topics, from
any information about the
starting your fi rst vegetable
city of Asheville? I am plan-
garden, baking bread, and
ning on relocating to North
saving on home energy
Carolina and thought that
costs, to raising your own
this particular city sounded
goat herd. The mission of OGS is to provide down-to-earth, practical advice on
interesting.
growing and sustainable living, while remaining affordable and accessible to any-
Neelisha E.
one wanting to participate. Join over 1300 farmers, gardeners, chefs, activists, and
Michigan
conscious consumers for a smorgasbord of learning and networking, right in the
heart of Asheville. The 6th Annual Children’s Program is open to children of regis-
Hi Neelisha,
tered adults with a fun fi lled day of yoga, learning about insects, nature painting,
Yes, we do offer free trial
a nature hunt and more! 828.582.5039
organicgrowersschool.org
subscriptions. You can also
check out and read the
Organic Shopper magazine
online with our new digital
Organicfest Sponsors V& olunteer Invitation
edition at: www.organic-
The FUNtastic Organicfest 2010
shoppermag.com
will be held this September in
downtown Asheville. Founded in
The summer issue will
2000, the Organicfest is a
feature an article on every-
celebration of everything good
thing organic in Asheville
and organic presented by The
including the FUNtastic
Imagine Centers’ all-volunteer
Organicfest which is pre-
planning team. We would like
sented every September
to invite organic and green
in celebration of Organic
businesses, local farmers and
Harvest Month in down-
artists to join us and help make
town Asheville. That would
this Organicfest the biggest and
be a great time to visit.
best organic celebration ever!
Stop by the Organic Shop-
For more info on sponsoring or
per booth and say hello!
volunteering contact: debi Athos
at: 828.253.2267 or email:
debi
debi@organicfest.org
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