Santa Fe Food Policy » Events

Slow Food Dinner and Book Discussion

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:09:11 +0000

When: January 16, 2012 6:30pm
Where: Santa Fe, NM
Overview: January’s book- Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners, and Smart-Cookin’ Mamas, Fighting Back in an Age of Industrial Agriculture by Mark Winne. Potluck dinner.
Contact Information: ellenlampert@q.com

Macrobiotic Cooking Class

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:05:45 +0000

When: January 14, 2012 10am
Where: Santa Fe, NM
Overview: Presented by Slow Food-SF. Taught by Jane Steinberg. Hands-on class, discussion of seasonal food selections and preparation for spring.
Cost: $25
Contact Information: 505-983-0062, slowfoodsantafe@gmail.com

Unicopia Alliance Conference

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:03:18 +0000

When: January 14, 2012 9am-4pm
Where: Santa Fe, NM
Overview: Community leaders; city, county and state officials; Presentations on climate and the movement toward a green economy, the municipal grid, sustainability and social justice on the Navajo Nation, fracking regulations, Sen. Wirth’s bill on corporations paying their fair share in NM, and more. Bring your ideas, energy, and support.
Cost: $45 suggested donation, $20 previous attendees
Contact Information: faren@unicopia.org, 505-670-9299

Xeriscape Expo

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:32:08 +0000

When: Feb. 25, 2012 9am-5pm
Feb. 26, 2012 10am-4pm
Where: Manuel Lujan Building, Expo NM ABQ
Overview: Over 200 exhibitors. Sessions on drip irrigation, appropriate plant selection, xeriscape principles, soil and more. Speakers include Judith Philips, Nate Downey, George Radnovich, Ryan Daniell, Richard Perce, Cheryl Kent, Mark Brotten and many more. Raffle drawings. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Xeriscape Council of NM.
Contact Information: http://www.xeriscapenm.com/

17th Water Conservation Conference

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:22:53 +0000

When: February 23-24, 2012
Where: Crown Plaza Hotel, 1901 University Blvd. NE ABQ
Overview: “Collaboration for New Solutions” Integrated Architecture, Community Organization, New Technologies, Adaptive Agriculture, Urban Forest, Landscape Ecology, Sustainable Sites. Speakers include William DeBuys, David Gutzler Ph.D, Karlis Viceps, Nate Downey, Miguel Santistevan, Stephen W. Kress, Dr. Kathleen Wolf Ph.D, and many others.
Cost: $200, $100 for students
Contact Information: http://www.xeriscapenm.com

NM Organic Farming Conference

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:04:22 +0000

When: February 17-18, 2012 7:30am-5pm
Where: Marriott Pyramid North 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE
Overview: The Southwest’s premiere conference on organic/sustainable agriculture. Over 30 sessions taught by organic producers and experts on crops, livestock, weed & pest management, market gardening, farm support. Registration for one day: $60; two days: $100. Presented by Farm to Table, NM Department of Agriculture, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service.
Contact Information: 505-473-1004, ext. 10 or 505-889-9921
www.farmtotablenm.org

Pine Needle Basket Weaving

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:56:18 +0000

When: February 11-12 or 18-19, 2012
Where: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th Street NW
Overview: Pine Needle Basket Weaving with Mary Lou Olivas (Ysleta del Sur Pueblo)
Cost: $60
Contact Information: www.indianpueblos.org, 1-888-855-7902

Environmental Film Festival- Water/Oil/Gas

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:51:14 +0000

Where: South Broadway Cultural Center, ABQ
When: February 10-11, 2012
Overview: Screening of award-winning films with expert panels to discuss issues. Free admission. Watch for details in Feb.
Contact Information: sselbin@hotmail.com

Pueblo Baking Class

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:30:38 +0000

When: January 27-28, 2012
Where: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW
Overview: Pueblo Baking Class with Bernadette Z. Cotton (Isleta Pueblo).
Cost: $75
Contact Information: www.indianpueblos.org/1-888-855-7902

History of Human/Plant Cooperation and Coevolution

FPC coordinator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:21:33 +0000

When: January 21, 2012 1-3pm
Where: Plants of the Southwest, 6680 4th street ABQ
Overview: Speaker Michael Reed of La Orilla Farm and the Permaculture Institute will provide in-depth discussion. The real and imminent threats to this partnership (including but not limited to GMOs) and practical suggestions for direct healing action. Limited seating. Bring chair if possible.
Contact: empressofkale@gmail.com