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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
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 Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 3:52:21 PM
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Climate Change, Agriculture, & Community Planning:
A forum for community members, farmers, and local leaders in the Hudson Valley
Saturday, December 1, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Glynwood Center, Cold Spring, NY
Speakers and participants will discuss the impacts of climate change on agriculture in the Hudson Valley and ways that community planning can help mitigate these changes. The featured speakers are Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig, a NASA scientist and leading climate change expert, and Joel Russell, a nationally known community planner and land use lawyer. In addition, three Hudson Valley farmers (including Cheryl Rogowski, whose farm is pictured above) will share their experiences with climate change and the steps they are taking to deal with its effects.
For more information, visit: http://www.glynwood.org/news/2007speakersseries.htm
Workshop Fee: $35 for general public, $15 for farmers/students; includes light breakfast (9:30 - 10:00) and lunch.
Advanced registration required. Please call Anita Barber at 845-265-3338 or send her an e-mail at abarber@glynwood.org
Please arrive at 9:30 so you have time to park, sign-in, and enjoy breakfast.
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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CLIMATE CHANGE & AG WORKSHOP (Cold Spring, NY)
