This forum features three uniquely different farmers who are all equally passionate about smart and sustainable ways of growing our food.

Speakers

Addy Shreffler

Addy Shreffler is a young but savvy farmer, who was an executive chef for several years before migrating into farming.  She is committed to spreading her farming knowledge so that people can learn how to grow their own food and eat seasonally. Also through teaching canning and preserving skills, Addy wants to aid consumers to self-sufficiency. 

Michael Chuisano

Michael Chuisano is the owner of the Naked Farm in Marion, New York.  Several years ago, he morphed from a Brooklyn businessman into a successful bio-intensive farmer, raising micro-greens for local and restaurant consumption. 

Ronnie Cummings

Ronnie Cummings is an organic farming guru and member of the Regeneration International movement. He is the director of the Organic Consumers Association and runs a farming school in Mexico where he teaches bio-dynamics; Ronnie is also the author of Grassroots Rising.