Work Trade
Working at Eco-Farm is an excellent way to attend the conference at a reduced rate. Workers (formerly called Volunteers) receive a discount of approximately $120 for 8 hours of work. The Work-Trade Program usually fills before the end of November. Assignments are based on previous experience, order received, and where help is needed. Commitment is for two 4-hour shifts. We need workers to help with registration, audio/visual, beverage service, booth staffing, setup, cleanup, etc. We will make assignments by December 15, 2007.

The work trade program is now full!

Farmer Discount
We offer a discount for farmers. We know it seems expensive to come to our conference. However, one good marketing connection made there could more than recover the conference fee. Our planning committee can sympathize with the economics of small farms. (Most of us have been there ourselves!) Therefore we offer $75 off of any overnight stay, and $20 off any full conference without lodging (see registration form), if 80% or more of your income is from farming, and your NET income is less than $50,000 per year. That’s an increase from last year!

Scholarship
We offer a limited number of scholarships for single day attendance and two for overnight on Friday. Day Scholarships will be awarded to farm workers, low-income farmers, educators in farming or gardening programs, and students from high school or undergraduate colleges who are studying agriculture or environmental studies. Two overnight scholarships are available for low-income farmers. Low-income is defined as less than $50,000 net income per year. Applications in English or Spanish are available from our office and must be postmarked by Friday, December 15, 2007. Farmers are encouraged to apply!

Donor Discount!
Join the Eco-Farm community at the $50 and above level, and receive a $25 discount on your conference fees. $500+ donors receive two discounts!

 

Ecological Farming Association • 406 Main Street Ste. 313 • Watsonville, CA 95076
ph. 831-763-2111 • fax. 831-763-2112 • info@eco-farm.org