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Trade ministers flock to organic booth at Sacramento summit (Friday, June 27, 2003 -- CropChoice news) -- A coalition of organic farmers and farming organizations set up a small
organic food stand inside their booth space at the United States Department
of Agriculture's (USDA) Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural
Science and Technology. Attended by over 100 ministers, the Conference took
place from June 23rd through June 25th in Sacramento, California.
The organic booth proved to be the most popular exhibit at the conference.
Agricultural ministers, USDA employees, and biotech industry reps all
enjoyed the organic produce and wine. Many of the ministers were hungry not
only for organic food, but also for knowledge on organic agriculture.
Organic farmer Christie Knoll provided local fresh cherries, peaches and
other summer delights to conference attendees. Mark Mulcahey (Organic
Options)designed a beautiful produce display. John Williams of Frog's Leap
winery served his wine. Zea Sonnabend, Brian Leahy, Brian Sharpe (CCOF),
"Amigo" Bob Contisano (Organic Ag Advisors), and Jessica Miller (Eco Farm
Association) were in attendance to help answer the ministers' questions and
provide them with organic food.
Serving the only fresh, local food available inside the conference, the
organic booth reminded the ministers that agriculture is about the
production of nutritious food. Even USDA Secretary of Agriculture Ann
Veneman stopped by to enjoy a fresh strawberry .
Source: California Certified Organic Farmers | |
