The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology
FOOD, FAITH AND FARMING
The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology
Sunday, July 12th 11:00 a.m. to 2: 00 pm
Organic teaching garden directly across the street from Palace Lodge
New Vrindaban Community, Moundsville
What role does religion and spirituality play in shaping a socially just and sustainable food system? Join us for a fast moving workshop which examines the link between ethics and natural living.
Our panel includes experts in the fields of academia, organic agriculture, animal husbandry, children’s education and community development.
Key Speakers:
Whitney Sanford: Assistant Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Religion at the University of Florida.
Navina Shyam Dasa: Assistant Director of Hare Krishna Montessori School in Alachua, Florida. (MA in urban development).
William Dove: Founder of International Society for Cow Protection, Moundsville , WV.
Mark Meberg: Organic farmer/gardener, Middle Mountain Acres, Moundsville, WV.
Danny Swan: Director of the East Wheeling Community Gardens project, Wheeling, WV.
FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
Entertainment provided, refreshments served!
For more information, please contact Terry Sheldon
The Small Farm Training Center info@farmeducation.org
(304) 243-5990
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