What to Expect

2 evening keynote speakers!

Simran Sethi, author of Bread, Wine, Chocolate, addresses the loss of biodiversity in chocolate and the effect this has on a larger scale.

Joel Salatin, author of Folks, This Ain’t Normal and seven other books, speaks on growing food that has integrity and how to support local food systems.

Multiple options during each breakout for you to choose between presentations. Topics like:

• Working with animals and pastures to improve the environment
• Controlled environment agriculture
• Introduction to Aquaponics Classroom research and small-scale production farming
• Rescued food and dealing with food waste
• Food and theology; the role of food in spiritual practices
• Poverty in Cincinnati and food deserts
• Cooking demonstrations
• Insights on eating seasonably
• Environmental conservation and food systems
• Local food economies
• Direct trade coffee and ethical coffee bean sourcing
• Growing healthy food at home for your family

Join Simran Sethi after her keynote address for an intimate get-together where she'll sign a copy of her book Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of Foods We Love and even personally lead you through a chocolate tasting. Platinum registrations only; books available for purchase at expo.

Be part of this private event with Joel Salatin on Friday early evening at the beautiful Indian Hill Turner Farm dedicated to growing local, organic, low-impact foods to support healthy communities. Enjoy several hours with Joel sharing hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and engaging discourse. Many thanks to Bars on Wheels, beverage catering specialists, for providing the drinks at this event. Platinum registrations only.