Crucial Cuisine: Putting Rare Breeds Back on the Table

Friday, November 13th: Pre-Conference Clinics
Several pre-conference clinics will be offered allowing members to
receive individualized, hands-on experience. Space for clinics is
limited, so register early!
Clinic topics include:
~Hog Husbandry-The Key to Healthy, Productive Hogs
~Breeding Rare Breed Rabbits for Productivity
~Selecting Heritage Chicken Breeding Stock for Productivity
~The Lost Art of Last Cuts-A Cooking Clinic
~Introduction to Microdairying with Sheep, Cattle, and Goats
~Breed Association Clinic

Friday Night: A Rare-A-Fare Dinner will give members the opportunity to
network while enjoying a meal featuring rare breeds. The dinner is
included in conference registration.

Saturday, November 14th: Enjoy all-day educational opportunties. From
8:30am - 5:00pm attendees will experience plenary sessions and
break-out sessions. 14 different talks will be held throughout the day.
Some topics include:

Poultry Incubation-Hatching for Success Finding an Outlet for the Rest
of the Beef
Pork: The Other Red Meat Emergency Preparedness for Rare Breed
Stewardship
New Genetic Technologies for Breed Conservation Demystifying Farm
Economics
How to Work Productively with Your Processor The Competitive Edge of
Heritage Breeds in Grass-based Systems
Marketing Strategies for Independent Producers Introduction to Rare
Meat Rabbit Breeds

MORE INFORMATION:
When:
November 13-14, 2009

Where:
Raleigh, NC
Clarion Hotel State Capital

Cost:
~Early Registration Special for Members - $135 by 9/30
~Member Registration after 9/30 - $165
~Non-Member Registration - $185

Accomodations:
The Clarion Hotel State Capital is offering a $79 per night rate.
(Fri. & Sat.)
Call: (919) 832-0501 and ask for the American Livestock Breeds
Conservancy rate

Transportation:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 13 miles from the host hotel.
Amtrak and Greyhound services also run through Raleigh.

Photo Contest!
Got great pictures of rare breeds that you'd like to share?
Participate in ALBC's photo contest. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place.
Must receive photos by Septemeber 16th. Digital format preferred.
Email digital files to editor@....
Mailed submissions will be accepted. Mail to PO Box 477, Pittsboro, NC
27312

MEMBERS - REGISTER NOW to receive the discounted rate!

For more information about the conference, check out the conference
website.
Download the Conference Brochure
Register for the Conference



American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
PO Box 477
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
USA




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Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm
www.thistlecovefarm.com
www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com


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