AUA Fall Gathering “Cultivating Knowledge”-November 11

AUA Fall Gathering 

Cultivating Knowledge
Sharing Current Urban Ag Research Relevant to Your Garden or Farm

The night will include:

• Presentations on urban agriculture research being done in Chicago and how it applies to those growing food in the city
  • 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 in**@au********.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