Regenerative Agriculture, How can businesses collaborate with the land?

135 U.S. 5,Norwich VT 05055

14 June, 2022

Description

A VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series event. As a part of the VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series we present, "Regenerative Agriculture: How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?" Please join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility for the first event in our VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series. This series will consist of panels focused on leading-edge topics that are important to our members with experts and innovators from the business community. King Arthur Baking will host our inaugural VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series in-person event on the increasing importance of Regenerative Agriculture, how they have embraced it, and why it should be incorporated it into your business. “Regenerative agriculture is a philosophy, a methodology, and a scientific approach to land management. Its guidelines and teachings ask us, “How can we work in collaboration with the land?” instead of “What can we get from the land?” - Emily Marquis and Don Smith, Kiss the Ground To start we will hear from a panel of experts  on their organization's approach to regenerative agriculture from 4:30 – 5:30 pm followed by a reception from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on King Arthur Baking’s outdoor patio where folks can network, reflect on what we’ve learned, and meet our panelists. There will be a bar run by SILO Distillery with cocktails, cider, beer and wine that will accept cash or credit. King Arthur Baking will also provide FREE pizza, cookies, salad, iced tea, and lemonade as well as live music! This event is also kid-friendly to accommodate those traveling from other parts of the state. There will be a kid-friendly activity outside during the panel and kid-friendly snacks available during the reception. There will be outdoor seating available, but please feel free to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets if you would like to spread out! Free parking available on site. All members of New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility are welcome to attend for FREE! Questions? Please reach out to VBSR Education & Events Manager, Molly Barfuss, at [email protected]. You will be asked for proof of vaccination at the check-in table. If you are not able to provide proof of vaccination, you will not be permitted to enter the venue. Acceptable forms of proof include: CDC COVID-19 Vaccination cardA copy of your vaccination record (digital or paper) Masks are welcome, but not required. Please stay home if you are exhibiting any symptoms related to COVID-19 as outlined by the VT Department of Health. Fever (100.4 °F or higher)CoughShortness of breath or difficulty breathingChillsFatigueMuscle or body achesHeadacheSore throatNew loss of taste or smellCongestion or runny noseNausea or vomitingDiarrhea​Not everyone with COVID-19 has a fever. Even mild symptoms (like a headache or dry cough) could be signs of COVID-19. Symptoms may start 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Although it is not required, we encourage you to test negative on a COVID-19 test before attending this event. The CDC recommends that you test as close to the event as possible. Learn more about COVID-19 testing here.