WHAT: The times are changing, especially in the emerging field of agriculture practiced in urban settings. To aid in broadening perceptions and possibilities, Texas A&M University will host the Urban Agriculture Symposium.
WHO: The symposium is expected to attract a wide audience, including university and urban Extension educators, researchers, administrators, government scientists and media.
WHEN: May 20 – May 22, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on May 20 with registration.
WHERE: Harvey Hotel/Crowne Plaza complex, 7800 Alpha Road, Dallas, located at the northwest corner of LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Coit Road.
WHY: The goal of the summit is to help people realize there are a lot more applications of agricultural science in urban areas than they might think. And secondly, get people whose paths normally don’t cross to interact and develop an agenda for future actions related to urban agriculture.
CONTACT: Jennifer Regar, (972) 952-9232,j-regar@tamu.edu or for more information http://urbanag.tamu.edu
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