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PLEASE NOTE THAT PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST. AT-THE-DOOR TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE, BUT LIKELY AT AN INCREASED RATE.
Looking for a place to stay while attending the conference? ACORN has set aside a number of rooms at The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. The discounted rate available to ACORN Conference attendees is $119/night. You can book your room easily online here or call 1-800-943-6760 to book over the phone. Don’t forget to mention that you’re booking under the ACORN room rate!
*ACORN also has many volunteer opportunities and bursaries available to assist with the costs of attending the event! Find our more details on our website, but don't delay, these opportunities are limited!
In addition to some amazing workshops about Farm Wellness and Profitability, Season Extension and Horticulture, we want to highlight a few specific workshops and speakers for you:
Michelle Summer Fike has loads of experience as both an 18-year Farmers' Market vendor, and an award-winning market manager in Nova Scotia! Although she no longer calls Nova Scotia her home, she is still involved in Farmers' Markets and consulting with her new venture, www.wholegreenheart.com
Chris Blanchard has gained a reputation for fresh approaches, down-to-earth information, and honesty in his delivery of workshops, writing, and consulting throughout the United States! We're excited to be hosting him at ACORN this year!
Lenny Levine has been growing great garlic for decades on his farm in Aylesford, Nova Scotia! With highly sought-after techniques, we are delighted to be hosting his 2-part workshop at this year's ACORN conference!
