14th Annual Conference Focusing on Food, Nutrition, Environment, Farming and Politics; at Daemen College (4380 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226). Saturday will once again feature two speakers: Arturo Rodriguez in the morning and Linda Black Elk, ethnobotanist and restoration ecologist, in the afternoon, as well as multiple workshops, vendors, informational tables and entertainment. Ticket prices remain the same as last year: $10 – $35 (students pre-registered & with ID are free). Includes all meals. Financial assistance is available. For more information: www.worldonyourplate.org or 716-741-8815.

Daemen’s Hallmark chef & sous chefs will prepare a locally grown, organic, vegetarian lunch. Produce is donated by our local organic farmers and each year the cafeteria chef & staff comes up with a spectacular lunch! A true culinary delight! This year Hallmark’s Chef Bob will present a workshop and share some of his tips and perhaps recipes. The event will culminate with a closing celebration with music, cider and possibly a glass of wine. A great time to relax with friends, network, or check out vendors & informational tables (get a head start on some holiday shopping!), raffle baskets, seed exchange & door prize.