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AUA Fall Gathering: Cultivating Knowledge:
November 11, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FreeSharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm
Loyola Chicago Institute for Environmental Sustainability, Seminar Room 123/124
The night will include:
- Presentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city, including:
- Chris Peterson on IES and higher education in urban agriculture
- David Lowenstein on pollinators and biocontrol
- John Taylor on urban plant varieties
- Kellen Marshall on farmer knowledge and education survey
- Tours and presentation on Loyola’s new sustainable agriculture program
- Community Slideshow-Show off your garden or farm! Send 1-4 photos and a brief description to info@auachicago.org by noon on Monday 11/10
- Community Potluck-Please bring a dish to share, or if you don’t feel like cooking, purchase food at IES’ Engrained Cafe, who will be donating 10% of proceeds to AUA