Thursday, November 9, marks the start of three agriculture-based conferences in New Mexico.
Agrarian Trust’s OUR LAND 2 – SYMPOSIUM 2016 takes place in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, focusing on issues such as land transition, continuity and the commons. These topics will be touched upon through film screenings, talks, an art exhibition and more. Many events are free with RSVP. The full speakers list can be viewed here.
The Quivira Conference, also beginning on November 9 in Albuquerque, focuses on regenerative solutions for current agricultural and environmental problems. The speakers presenting will touch on these issues through different lenses, such as policy and advocacy, to discuss real-world solutions and means for effective change. See the schedule here.
Additionally, OUR LAND 2 – SYMPOSIUM 2016 collaborates with the Quivira Conference for Miguel Santiestevan and Ian McSweeny’s talk on land transfer 10am-11am
Time & Location: 10am-11am, Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Pl NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The 2016 Biodynamic Conference Tierra Viva: Farming the Living Earth begins on November 16 in Santa Fe. Focused on a living approach to agriculture, the conference consists of breakout work sessions, workshops, talks and screenings. View their schedule and workshops. Register here.
OUR LAND 2 – SYMPOSIUM 2016 hosts a Half day Workshop at Biodynamic Conference with Devon Pena and William deBuys discussing issues surrounding the acequis systems in the Southwest desert
Time & Location: 1pm-4pm, Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
Beginning on November 19, the NM Acequia Association is hosting its annual conference, Congreso de las Acequias. This year’s theme is Nuestra Agua, Nuestro Futuro: Acequias Rising. For more information click here.
