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Events CalendarTo list your event email ccof@ccof.org or fax to(831) 423-4528. Please indicate “New <strong>CCOF</strong>Calendar Listing” in the subject line. Submissionis based on a space available basis.Produce MarketingAssociation (PMA),Fresh SummitOctober 24-27, Orl<strong>and</strong>o Florida<strong>CCOF</strong> will be exhibiting at the 2008 Fresh SummitInternational Convention & Exposition of theProduce Marketing Association. Visit us at booth#1277 www.pma.com.<strong>CCOF</strong>’s 3rd Annual<strong>Organic</strong> <strong>Beer</strong> & <strong>Wine</strong>TastingOctober 24, San FranciscoJoin <strong>CCOF</strong> for our popular <strong>Organic</strong> <strong>Beer</strong> & <strong>Wine</strong>Tasting event at the Ferry Building’s Annual HarvestFestival. Sample premium brews, wines <strong>and</strong>spirits <strong>and</strong> learn about the benefits of organics.More information at: www.ccof.org/ccoftasting.php6th Annual Chico <strong>Organic</strong>Farming <strong>and</strong> FoodConferenceNovember 5, 2008, CSU Chico, CAThis all day conference will focus on the majororganic commodities in Northern California.Featured speakers will give their perspectiveson tree crops, nuts, row crops <strong>and</strong> forage, rice,dairy <strong>and</strong> livestock. A free organic lunch will beprovide by the organic exhibitors <strong>and</strong> suppliers.An afternoon field tour of the CSU, Chico Farmorganic projects will complete the Conference.More information at: www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefutureSustainableAg ExpoNovember 13-14, Monterey, CAVisit <strong>CCOF</strong>’s booth at the Central Coat VineyardTeam’s 4th Sustainable Ag Expo. The conference<strong>and</strong> expo is dedicated to the promotion of healthyfarms, healthy environments <strong>and</strong> healthy communities.Michael Dimock, President, Roots ofChange will give a keynote speech on California<strong>and</strong> the Future of Food, <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>and</strong> Community.More information at: www.sustainableagexpo.orgSave the Dates<strong>CCOF</strong> ‘Hot Topics in<strong>Organic</strong>’ EducationConferenceJanuary 20-21, 2009,Pacific Grove, CAJoin <strong>CCOF</strong> for its educational conference‘Hot Topics in <strong>Organic</strong>s’ - a preconferenceto the Eco-Farm Conference.<strong>CCOF</strong> Annual MeetingSaturday,February 7, 2009,Location TBAMeet <strong>and</strong> network with other<strong>CCOF</strong> members <strong>and</strong> enjoy a receptionfeaturing organic food <strong>and</strong> beverages. Visithttp://www.ccof.org/annualmeeting.php forupdates as they’re confirmed.Western Growers83rd Annual Conventionhas it all!I signed upfor Tuesday’s daypackage!MORE EducationMORE NetworkingMORE FunWestern Growers Annual Convention is informative, elegant,entertaining <strong>and</strong>...LOCAL! Consider sending key employeesfor a day, a workshop or two or the whole convention!Day rates for Monday, Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Wednesday.Workshops Include:• Sustainability• Financial Planning• Meet the Media• Food Creations DemoREGISTER TODAY! Get all the details at www.wga.com/annualmeeting26 <strong>CCOF</strong> Certified <strong>Organic</strong> Magazine - Fall 2008