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Conference Registration

Note that Early Bird rates only apply until February 12th at 5PM!

Registration for the 2010 Organic Growers School is non-refundable. The event will be held rain, snow, or shine. Click here to download the full refund policy

Please fill out the entire form for one attendee at a time, so your name will match our rosters. To add more people, submit the form, then click Continue Shopping. Fill the form out again with the next person's name. If you need to register a large group, you can call 828.342.1849.

Before you get started, make sure you have viewed the class schedules. Click here to view a PDF.

If you are registering a child, make sure you have seen the Children's Program schedule. Click here to view a PDF.

If you prefer to register by mail, please download a printable form and mail it with a check

Name of Attendee (required):
Select Registration Type (required):

Regular Sessions (Included in General Registration)

Please assist us in estimating class size by indicating the four regular 1.5 hour session you are MOST LIKELY to attend. THIS DOES NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE RESERVE YOUR SEAT IN THESE CLASSES.

Saturday Regular Sessions

9:00-10:30:
11:00-12:30:
2:00-3:30:
4:00-5:30:

Sunday Regular Sessions

9:00-10:30:
11:00-12:30:
2:00-3:30:
4:00-5:30:

Cooking Classes $5 (Early Bird Registration Required)

Cooking Classes cost an extra $5 and are limited to 25 seats. Note that availability will be assessed before your payment is processed.

Saturday Cooking Classes

9:00-10:30 1N - Ayurvedic Cooking Foundations
11:00-12:30 2N - Seasonal Cooking and Living
2:00-3:30 3N - Feeding the Family Right
4:00-5:30 4N - Fast Food for Farmers

Sunday Cooking Classes

9:00-10:30 1N - Ayurvedic Cooking Foundations
11:00-12:30 2N - Cooking with Chinese Medicinal Herbs
2:00-3:30 3N - Feeding the Family Right
4:00-5:30 4N - Fast Food for Farmers

Half-Day Workshops $5 (Early Bird Registration Required)

Workshops may fill up, so availability will be checked before payment is processed.

Saturday Morning Workshops


Saturday Afternoon Workshops


Sunday Morning Workshops


Sunday Afternoon Workshops



Sunday on farm session ($25)

Topic: Integrated Weed Management for Organic Crops. 1PM-5PM at Flying Cloud Farm, Fairview NC

Sign up for Sunday on-farm Session

Lunch ($10)

Sign up here for the catered lunch buffet provided by sponsors Greenlife Grocery and Foothills Family Farms. You must register by February 12 at 5pm to eat this lunch. If you miss the deadline, or choose not to register for the catered buffet, you will be able to buy lunch on site from local vendors.

Menu: FRESH SALAD AND SANDWICH BAR!

Fresh local greens and veggies with your choice of dressings, plus hummus wraps, turkey wraps, roast beef wraps, grass-fed beef chili, seasonal vegetable soup, and fresh bread

Sign up for Saturday March 6th Catered Lunch Buffet
Sign up for Sunday March 7th Catered Lunch Buffet
Sign up for both days Catered Lunch Buffet

NEW! Saturday Evening Salon Revival! FREE!

the Organic Growers School has teamed up with local businesses and active non-profits to host discussions on hot topics in the world of sustainable agriculture and community food systems. Click here to view the full details. Sign up for the FREE salon of your choice below

Topic 1: Making Organic Accessible- Healthy Food for ALL Citizens location TBA 6:30-8:00 pm

Topic 2: Food Safety and Agricultural Policy-How to be an Effective Advocate for Change at Firestorm Cafe and Books 6:30-8:00 pm

Topic 3: Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders-Addressing Childhood Obesity at Nest Organics 6:30-8:00 pm

Sign up for Topic 1 Making Organic Accessible
Sign up for Topic 2 Food Safety and Ag. Policy
Sign up for Topic 3 Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders

Volunteer Considerations

If you have confirmed 2010 OGS Volunteer status with OGS staff, select the consideration that applies to your registration