Virginia Urban Ag Summit

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Taylor in Events, Farming Resources, Urban Farming and Gardening // 0 Comments

Virginia Urban Ag Summit April 23rd-25th, 2019

FOUNDERS INN & SPA • 5641 INDIAN RIVER RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464

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We’re excited to invite you to register for the 4^th Virginia Urban Ag Summit. The much-anticipated event brings together more than 100 urban farmers, gardeners, foodies, ag-tivists, policy makers and government leaders for three days of networking and learning about one of agriculture’s fastest growing sectors.

This year’s summit will be held at the Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach. We believe its the perfect location because it features:

1. Low $99/night room rates and free parking

2. Easy to reach, located immediately off I-64

3. Meals prepared by an award-winning chef that feature a menu sourcing the freshest meats, seafood, and seasonal fruits and vegetables from local and regional artisan providers

4. One of the most advanced meeting and conference facilities in Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region

5. Numerous initiatives that reduce its environmental impact through participation in the Virginia Green Lodging program led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Learn more.

$150 Registration Fee Includes:

1. Two buffet lunches, two continental breakfast, a networking dinner reception, and continuous food and drink refreshments throughout much of the summit, prepared by an award-winning chef who features a menu sourcing the freshest meats, seafood, and seasonal fruits and vegetables from local and regional artisan providers

2. Access to all presentations and exhibits Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

3. Free parking and wifi

4. One of the most advanced meeting and conference facilities in Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region

5. Discounted room rates at the Founders Inn & Spa ($99/night)

6. Your choice of one of three educational bus tours*

*There is an extra $25 fee for the Chesapeake bus tour to cover the cost of tastings, tour and souvenir beer glass at Back Bay Farmhouse Brewing Company. Learn more about the bus tour stops. https://www.ext.vsu.edu/vuas-educational-tours

NOTE: Discounted room rates are available three nights before the conference and three nights after (April 20-April 28, 2019).

· Learn about past summits.

· Watch what you missed at the last summit.

For more information about the Virginia Urban Ag Summit, contact Dr. Leonard Githinji, Extension Specialist/Assistant Professor, Sustainable & Urban Agriculture, (804) 524-5962

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Mollie Klein (mklein@vsu.edu) or call (804) 524-5960 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE VIRGINIA URBAN AG SUMMIT