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Information on Conference Location Hotels and Speakers
The building where the conference will be held is Martin Hall,
located next to the tallest building on campus, which is the library.
We're on the first floor and will be easy to find. Registration
tables will be set up in the foyer by the front doors.
For those who plan an overnight stay, the University Inn
(256-435-3300) charges $49.05 for a single and $54.50 for a double
and the Hampton Inn (call Donna Raven @ 256-782-0330) for $89 for a
double,
Biography of speakers:
Phyllis D. Light, RH, has almost 25 years of clinical experience as
an herbal consultant and teacher. She provides continuing education
classes for nurses and other health care professionals as well as
classes at the Appalachian Center for Herbal Studies. She is
Professor of Herbal Studies at Clayton College of Natural Heath. Her
formal training was preceded by traditional training from Appalachian
Folk herbalist such as her Cherokee/Creek grandmother Rosie Light and
renowned Alabama herbalist Tommie Bass. She may be reached at
256-931-0351 or at www.appalachianherbalist.com
Darryl Patton, ND, publisher, author, educator and Master Herbalist
has been called a walking encyclopedia of herbal folklore. He spent
12 years studying under the internationally recognized A.L. "Tommie"
Bass and is adjunct Professor of Herbal Studies at Clayton College.
Darryl operates a wilderness survival training school in North
Alabama and is the veteran of numerous trips to the Peruvian Amazon
where he graduated from the Peruvian Air Force's Jungle Operations
and Survival School. He and his wife Jane live on Lookout Mountain
and may be reached at P.O. Box 8481, Gadsden, Al. 35902 or at
http://www.thesouthernherbalist.com .
Debbie Boutelier's interest in herbs began in the 80's with a
culinary herb garden. In 1995 she took the next step in her education
by taking the Alabama Master Gardener course. She has logged over
4,000 hours of volunteer service to the Master Gardener program,
which lead to an eight year stint as a County Extension Agent in
Autauga County. She now teaches nationally and serves on the Board of
Directors of the Herb Society of America. She may be reached at (334)
365-7806.
Thomas Easley, at the age of 14 completed a five year apprenticeship
under a Master Herbalist and at the age of 19 opened his first herb
store. After years of study under professional members of the
American Herbalist Guild he became a certified instructor and started
teaching at schools and medical colleges. Thomas is also on the Board
of Directors of Herbs for Orphans, an organization fighting childhood
malnutrition in poverty-stricken countries.
Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani is a Fulbright Scholar and a professor in the
Department of Biology at Jacksonville State University. Since 2005 he
has been Editor in Chief of "Alabama Academy of Science Journal". He
is a recipient of the Association of Southeastern Biologists
Meritorious Teaching Award and his research in plant physiology is
published worldwide. Safaa is the originator of the Books for Bagdad
program which has sent over 55,000 textbooks to Iraq. He may be
contacted at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (256) 782-5801.
There will also be several papers presented by graduate students at
the conclusion of the formal conference.
Don't forget to sign up early and save $
February 27, 2010 Workshop
We have arranged for discounts at two local motels. For further information on this workshop contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (205)540-8215 Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 January 2010 11:40 ) Janet Smith's AMPGA Members Price List
Janet will be bringing her plants to the February 27 th. meeting. You can down load her special AMPGA member price list for delivery at the meeting by clicking here You might want to hurry because her space and quanty is limited.
Last Updated ( Friday, 29 January 2010 09:49 ) |
Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is having a one
day conference in Auburn on 20 February, 2010. Information has been sent out and some questions are coming in regarding the registration. Registration is $40 prior to the conference and includes $20 membership dues. In the past spouses or workers have been able to attend for a reduced rate. This also applies for this meeting. With one full registration paid a guest such as spouse or worker will pay only $10 to register. Not getting this information to you is my fault. If you provide information at a local level please let interested growers/farms know this. Thanks, Bobby Robert (Bobby) Boozer Ext/Res Horticulturist Auburn University Chilton Research and Extension Cntr. 120 Co Rd 756 Clanton, AL 35045 205.646.4123 (Office) 334.539.2126 (Mobile) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it AMPGA Community PortalThe Alabama Medicinal Plant Growers Association (AMPGA) community portal is now on line. Here you will find a constant source of information about the activities of AMPGA. If you would like to assist in this endeavor or submit articles for publication please contact : Gene Hopper (President) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ray Meadows (Webmaster) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Last Updated ( Friday, 29 January 2010 15:36 ) |


