Upcoming conferences

1. Malopolska, Poland. ICPPC (International Coalition to Protect the Polish Countryside) 10 Year Anniversary Programme: FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND THE FAMILY FARM.
2. Dorset, UK. GM CROPS - Feeding or Fooling the World?  
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1. ICPPC (International Coalition to Protect the Polish Countryside) 10 Year Anniversary Programme
"FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND THE FAMILY FARM". An International Seminar on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of ICPPC.
http://icppc.pl/eng/index.php?id=493

Saturday 20th November 2010 - Monday 22nd November 2010

Poland has a unique countryside - with very rich wild nature, beautiful landscapes, cultural traditions and many generations of farmers who love their work. It's a national treasure. However decisions made in Brussels over the past decade have dramatically degraded the life and quality of the Polish countryside and its food. The protection of the natural wealth and diversity of the countryside and the food security of the nation is a vital issue for Poland, but so it is for all countries. In order to help realize the goal of protecting our countryside and food chain, we created in November 2000 the International Coalition to Protect the Polish Countryside (ICPPC). The coalition was initiated by 41 organizations from 18 countries.

Now we are inviting you to join us in celebrating this event and sharing your thoughts and ideas about the future of 'real food and farming' in your country as well.

You will find this a special occasion! A great chance to try delicious Polish countryside foods - traditional and organic. Participate in a lively session of POLISH TRADITIONAL SONGS AND DANCE and Ӭtake in a VISIT TO LOCAL FAMILY FARMS, as well as explore ECOCENTRE ICPPC.

Seminar languages English and  Polish.
 
Saturday 20th November 2010 - Monday 22nd November 2010

Location of the conference: Stryszow and Zakrzow are traditional villages in the Beskidy mountains in Malopolska province.

Malopolska is Poland's top tourist destination. Here you can see the great beauty of Polish nature and traditional farming. Krakow, the former capital of Poland, is just a hundred kilometres from the ridges of the Tatra Mountains and the picturesque Beskidy and Gorce Mountains. The historic and artistic centre of the voivordship is in Krakow - the city where kings resided, were crowned and buried. The Wawel Hill, topped with the royal castle and the cathedral is a national sanctuary, and the great works of art accumulated over centuries remain a testimony to the might of the country and its rulers.

THE CONFERENCE FEE: only 200 EURO
As we have to make preparations in advance please respect the deadline for applying: October 30th 2010. The price includes: costs of accommodation, organic and traditional meals, local travel costs (including transport FROM the Krakow airport Balice or main Krakow bus and train stations), lectures in  English, workshops, English speaking general guide. The price does NOT include international travel costs.

Agenda and more information:
http://icppc.pl/eng/index.php?id=493
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2. GM CROPS - Feeding or Fooling the World?
http://bit.ly/bhcer9

Are GM Crops really the answer to WORLD HUNGER AND CLIMATE CHANGE?

2 One-day Conferences to be held at Springhead, Dorset on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October

10.30am - 3.30pm each day

Admission by pre-booked tickets only

Organisers: GM-Free Dorset, South West Genetic Engineering Network & GM Freeze

Sponsored by: The Wessex Organic Movement (WORM) Ace Energy & Lloyd Vine Insurance

Tickets £10.00 includes drinks and lunchtime buffet

Come and learn how to avoid GM in your diet. Listen to 6 of the UK's leading experts set out a clear case as to why GM will NOT feed the world, highlighting better and more sustainable alternatives.

Learn how your local school or catering business can join FOOD FOR LIFE PARTNERSHIP (www.foodforlife.org.ok)

There will be plenty of opportunities for audience interaction. The event will be chaired by Farmer and Blackmore Vale Magazine food and farming columnist Oliver Dowding.

SPEAKERS and AGENDA

Admission by pre-booked tickets only

Open 10am - tea and coffee will be available

10.30am - 10.35am Chairman's introductory speech

10.35am - 11am Pete Riley, GM Freeze Campaign Director - What is GM and summary at all levels including an update on the recent unlicenced GM contamination incident in the South West

11am - 11.30am Dr Brian John, Spokesperson for GM - Free Cymru - Why we should be concerned about the safety of GM crops

11.30am - 12 noon Lawrence Woodward OBE, former Director of the Organic Research Centre - Agro ecological solutions and how to feed the world sustainably

12 noon - 12.15pm Break - drinks and snacks

12.15pm - 12.45pm Helen Wallace PhD, Executive Director of GeneWatch UK - Nutritionally ’Enhanced’ GM Crops - A False Hope?

12.45pm - 1.15pm James Cleeton, National Delivery Manager for the Big Lottery funded, Food for Life Partnership (FFLP) - educating children to ask the right questions and FFLP in Dorset

1.15pm - 2pm Light Buffet - catering by the Picnic Cafe

2pm - 2.30pm Michael Hart, Co-ordinator of The Small and Family Farm Alliance will talk about the launch of his new film 'Farmer to Farmer' which documents his recent visit to the US to talk to farmers about their experiences after growing GM crops for around 10 years

2.30pm - 3pm Audience questions to the panel and Chairman’s closing remarks.

Michael Hart will then show his film for those wanting to stay and answer questions. Free copies of his DVD will be available.