Winter Conference
34th Annual NPSAS Winter Conference: “Sustainability for the Future”
January 24, 25 & 26 at the Ramkota Hotel in Aberdeen, SD.
Keynote Speakers are:
Matt Dillon - Clif Bar Family Foundation, Seed Matters & Dir. of Advocacy, Organic Seed Alliance;
Gerld Fry - Artisan Beef Genetics;
Dr. Richard Olree, B.S., D.C. - Olree Chiropractic Center;
Russ Tweiten - Retirement Planning, Ag Country.
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33rd Annual NPSAS Winter Conference - Healthy Soil ~ Healthy You!
January 26-28, 2012
Ramkota Hotel • Aberdeen, S.D.
Featured speakers
Jerry Brunetti - Human Health
Klaas Martens - Soil Health
Gearld Fry - Animal Health
Additional workshops on poultry, mulch gardening, estate planning, winter greenhouse, weed control, cover crops, local foods, canning and preserving, plus youth activities & more!
New in 2012
Pre-conference workshops - Thursday, January 26 - 1:30 to 5:30 PM ($75 per person)
2 dynamic workshops focusing on Human Health, Soil Health and Animal Health
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Farm as ‘Farmacy’ & Pantry Chronic disease can actually be redefined as an agricultural malfunction. Obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and a host of auto-immune diseases are actually from “real food” deficiencies, not inadequate drug intake. Real food is the ultimate medicine. This pre-conference workshop will focus on the fundamental forces behind disease, namely inflammation, insulin, deficiencies of macro and micro elements and, the necessity of adequate fat intake, all of which can be readily provided by “real” food farmers. |
Jerry Brunetti Jerry founded Agri-Dynamics in 1979 with a vision of providing ecologically sound agronomic and nutritional consulting services, as well as creating a line of holistic animal remedies. In 1991, Jerry co-founded Earthworks Natural Organic Products to encourage the implementation of ecological principles of balancing soils, reducing the use of pesticides and eliminating dependence on chemical fertilizers. Prior to launching Agri-Dynamics, Jerry studied Animal Science at North Carolina State University. In 2008, Jerry received the Leadership Award from PASA and the Eco-Agriculture Achievement Award from Acres USA. His DVD’s include “Keys to Herd Health,” “Holistic Veterinary Care” with Hugh Karreman, VMD and “Cancer, Nutrition and Healing.” |
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Holistic Management This workshop will focus on identifying what you want and empowering yourself to achieve it while balancing life’s resources for social, financial and biological sustainability. Learn the importance of a value-based goal for decision making. Discover what questions to ask to make sustainable decisions. Realize the magnitude of identifying and addressing problems rather than symptoms. Identify the significance of managing under a model that works with nature. Listen to examples of Holistic Management in action. |
Joshua Dukart Joshua is a Certified Educator of Holistic Management who speaks and teaches regularly throughout the U.S. and Canada. With his experiences and continued learning on the land, his consulting business has evolved to work with land managers and organizations in assisting them in achieving sustainable balance of people, finances and land. He is currently involved in management of Dukart Farms near Hazen, N.D., which consists of cow-calf, equine, stocker, and forage crop enterprises. This family ranch focuses on regenerative land management through enhancement of soil health. Joshua and his wife, Tara, also manage a small herd of cattle near Bismarck, N.D. Joshua is a member of the Burleigh County Soil Conservation District team in Bismarck, working with producers on planned grazing, biologically-diverse cropping management and integration of cover crops. In addition, he serves as Field Representative for the N.D. Grazing Lands Coalition by providing assistance for farm and ranch planning, land monitoring and coordinating information and education activities throughout the state. |
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels under NPSAS. Be sure to mention you are with the NPSAS conference.
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Best Western Ramkota Hotel (Conference Headquarters) 1400 8th Ave. NW (along Hwy. 281 north) 1-605-229-4040 $81.99 plus tax |
Super 8 Aberdeen North 1023 8th Ave NW 1-605-226-2288 Block name: Northern Plains NPSAS $66.48 plus tax |
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Super 8 Aberdeen West Jct Hwy 12 & 281 714 S Hwy 281 Call 877-361-2508 to book before 1/26/12. Block name: Northern Plains Society $66.48 plus tax. |
AmericInn Aberdeen Event Center 301 Centennial Street (east of the Lakewood Mall) Please call 800-634-3444 to reserve Block name: NPSAS $79.90 plus 8% tax |
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Ramada Aberdeen 2727 6th Ave SE 605-225-3600 Block Name: NPSAS WC $75 + tax |
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Flight Information
The Aberdeen Regional Airport is currently served by Delta. For information regarding reservations, Flight details, ticket counter services, or baggage, please contact Delta Airlines at (800) 221-1212.
Live and Silent Auction Items Needed
If you have handmade crafts, art/photography, products or services, hobby-related items, books, sports memorabilia, etc. and would be willing to donate them for the auction during the WC please contact Theresa at 701-883-4304 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Sponsors
GRAND CHAMP |
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Artisan Beef Genetics - www.artisanbeefgenetics.com |
WORKHORSE |
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Agri-Dynamics - www.agri-dynamics.com |
Grain Place Foods, Inc. - www.grainplacefoods.com |
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SD OCIA #1 - www.ocia.org |
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WHOLE HOG |
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Cashton Farm Supply - www.cfspecial.com |
Hesco, Inc. / Dakota Organic Products - www.hesco-inc.com |
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Frontier Natural Products - www.frontiercoop.com |
ICS, Inc. - www.ics-intl.com |
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Mountain High Organics, Inc. - www.mhoinc.com |
Nature’s Organic Grist - www.naturesorganicgrist.com |
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OFARM - www.ofarm.coop |
SunOpta - www.sunopta.com |
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USDA ND NRCS - www.nd.nrcs.usda.gov |
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TOP DOG |
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A. Link - micronutrientsonline.com |
AggregateND - www.aggregatend.com |
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AgMotion Specialty Grains - www.agmotion.com |
Albert Lea Seedhouse - www.alseed.com |
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Blue River Hybrids - www.blueriverorgseed.com |
Dakota SARE - www.sare.org |
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FARRMS - www.farrms.org |
Farm Breeding Club (FBC) - http://www.npsas.org/about-us/farm-breeding-club.html |
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Grain Millers, Inc. - www.grainmillers.com |
Heartland Mill, Inc. - www.heartlandmill.com |
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MN Crop Improvement Assoc. - www.mncia.org |
Mid-States Supply - www.midcoonline.com |
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ND Dept. of Agriculture - www.agdepartment.com |
NFOrganics - www.nforganics.org |
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NICS - www.naturesinternational.com |
Nature’s Best - www.naturesbestsupply.com |
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Niman Ranch Pork Division - www.nimanranch.com |
Red River Commodities - www.redriv.com |
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Richland Organics - www.richlandorganics.com |
SARE - www.sare.org |
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SK Food Int’l. - www.skfood.com |
Stengel Seed & Grain Co. -
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USDA SD NRCS - www.sd.nrcs.usda.gov |
West Dakota Feed & Seed - www.westdakseedprocessors.com |
COOL CAT |
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Arrowhead Mills - ww.arrowheadmills.com |
Ciranda, Inc. - www.ciranda.com |
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Domestic Hulling - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Johnny’s Selected Seeds - www.johnnyseeds.com |
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MN Dept. of Agriculture - www.mda.state.mn.us |
Mychorrhizal Applications, Inc. - www.mycorrhizae.com |
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ND Mill & Elevator - www.ndmill.com |
ND OCIA #1 - www.ocia.org |
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ND OCIA #2 - www.ocia.org |
Neptune’s Harvest - www.neptunesharvest.com |
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OCIA International - www.ocia.org |
Peace Coffee - www.peacecoffee.com |
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Rockwell Organic - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
SD Dept. of Agriculture - www.sdda.sd.gov |
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SD OCIA #2 - www.ocia.org |
UNFI - www.unfi.com |
