Body & Soil Conference
Presented by Maui Aloha Aina Association (Ma`a)
Kumulani Farm - Maui

January 16 & 17, 2010

 


This year's theme:
"Culturing the Micro-Flora
of the Body and the Soil"

Meet this Year’s Presenters:
Jerry Brunetti
Dr. Paul Hepperly
Michael Martin Melendrez
Theresa Vernon

FREE Pre-conference Special Presentation:
January 14th - Kihei Charter School
6 - 8 pm

Jerry Brunetti - Back for his fifth year to the Maui Body and Soil conference we are fortunate to have him be a presenter again. A consummate communicator of the connection to food as medicine and farm as farmacy. Will speak to the collaborations of the various inhabitants in the human gut. Also a soil consultant will give recommendations to those signing up with soil analysis in early registration.

Theresa Vernon - Her first time presenting here she is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Expert on treating through "Hair Analysis" chronic fatigue syndrome along with metal toxicity to free up the ability for the body to uptake nutrients properly. Offering an early registration discount on hair analysis.
Visit her web site Here

Dr. Paul Hepperly - Doctor Paul Reed Hepperly is a Fulbright Scholar, Rachel Carson Scientist and formerly the Director of Rodale Research and Senior Scientist until 2009. He is a world recognized expert in greenhouse gases and our food system and has lectured extensively around the World on the underestimated appreciation of Soil for managing Global Climate Change by positively influencing Greenhouse Gas concentrations. He will talk on diverse topics such as biochar, innovative compost methods, cover cropping, tillage reduction, and the energy requirements of our food system. He has over 35 years of success in agricultural research, management, education and information outreach. He worked from 1999 toi 2002 with organic ginger farmers on Big Island helping manage ginger bacterial wilt before taking residence in North America to present.

Michael Martin Melendrez - His first time presenting here. Owner of Soil Secrets, Michael coined the term soil food web in the seventies an expert on Humus building and microbial inoculation and will speak to what we can do to grow our soils to prepare for growing plants.

Conference Tickets
MAUI
January 16 & 17, 2010

Full Conference Registration

One Day Registration

CAMPING AVAILABLE
On-Site with Hot Shower
(Register by Dec 14)
$10 per nite - MAUI
 

TRADESHOWTABLE

TRADE SHOW BOOTH - MAUI

(as of Jan 9th only a three left and they will sell out!)


This opportunity is not to be taken lightly. Where else can you pay so liitle to get so much.......
Besides access to enthusiastic and supportive attendees, you will be provided full conference admission for two people (a $350 value, which includes meals throughout the weekend), plus a 10’x10’ booth space under a main trade show tent cover of 40’x40’, an 8’ table and two chairs,
Total fee $450.00
(Table cloth not included)

upcoming maui events

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Maui & Big Isle
Early Registration
By Jan 8th

Directions
4 miles up from Makawao ave. on Olinda road is the Farm. Look for the 11mile marker, after is the driveway on the left side. (Look for the conference banner by the driveway) Breakfast and Registration:
7:30am Saturday / 8am Sunday

~ JANUARY 16th - 17th ~
Olinda, MAUI [info]

~ JANUARY 23rd - 24th ~
Holualoa, BIG ISLAND
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"Body & Soil"
Conference 2010
MAUI &
BIG ISLAND

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Mahalo to all our sponsors:
Mahalo to all our sponsors:
Office of Economic Development County of Maui
Steve WilsonKumulani Farm
Sam Vessel
Hawaii Farmers Union
Mana Foods
Down to Earth
Alberts Organics
Whole Foods
Empower Maui
Jerry Brunetti
Dr. Paul Hepperly
Theresa Vernon LAC
Michael Martin Melendrez
Bob Shaffer
Gladys and Issac Kanoa
Agri Dynamics
Soil Culture Inc
ACRES USA
Tri Isle RCD
NRCS Maui
Kohala Center
Volcano Art Center
Production Systems
IDK Sound Production
AKAKU TV, Maui
Earth Foundation
Mana'o Radio
HOFA
Hawaii Health Guide
Kahanu Aina Greens
Aloha Flavors
Roberts Hawaii
Jim Hall
Coca Farms
Stephen Reeve
Maui Film Festival
Kapahu Taro Farm-Living Farm
Whispering Winds Bamboo
Laulima Farm
Hale Akua Garden Farm
Kupa'a Farm
Ono Organics
William Jacintho
Beef and Blooms
Lokelani Ohana Farm
George Plunkett
Rob Parsons
David and Shana Carino
Florence and Mitchell Lani
Michael and Darlene Jensen
Tina & Bart Maybee
Clair Apana, Ginny Glick
Gary and Pasha Lani-Monteria
Kekai and Kahanulani Mina
Irene Plunkett-Mina
Jonathan Riley
Barry George

 

Schedule

Saturday, January 16, 2010

7:30 - 8:50 am Registration and Breakfast
9 - 9:15 am Bio-Char Demonstration set up
Conference Opening: Vincent Mina, President, MA’A
9:15 - 9:30 am Opening Chant- Councilman- Sol Kaho'ohalahala
9:30 - 10:45 pm Main Tent - Jerry Brunetti - Agri-Dynamics
"Culturing the Micro-flora of the Gut"
10:45 - 11:15 pm 30 min. Networking Break -  “Trade Show Ecological and Holistic Vendors”
11:15 - 12:30 pm Main Tent:Dr. Paul Hepperly, Fulbright Scholar:
“Research on Bio-Char Low VOC Compost”
Making Bio Char out of Coconut Husk. On Site demo.
12:30 - 2 pm Ireno’s DaKine Organic Lunch “A focus on Local Grown Diversity”
2:05 - 3:20 pm Main Tent:  Theresa Vernon, LAC
“Metals and the Gut – How to Restore Digestive Vitality”
3:20 - 3:45 pm Networking Break - “Trade Show Ecological and Holistic Vendors”
3:45 - 5 pm Main Tent:  Michael Martin Melendrez, Soil Secrets Inc.
“How to Grow Your Soil Through Humus Building”
5 pm Closing remarks. Pau until tomorrow
   

Sunday January 17, 2010
8 - 8:50 am Registration and Breakfast
“Cow Pat Pit” Bio-Dynamic Demonstration
9 - 9:10 am Opening Remarks - Vincent Mina, Ma’a President
9:10 - 10:25 am Main Tent - Michael Martin Melendrez - Soil Secrets Inc.
“Soil Food Web Building and Maintenance”
10:25 - 10:55 am 30 min. Networking Break - “Trade Show Ecological and Holistic Vendors”
10:55 - 12:10 pm Main Tent - Jerry Brunetti, “Soil a Super Organism”
12:10 - 1:40 pm Ireno’s DaKine Organic Lunch “A Focus on Local Grown Diversity”
1:40 - 2:55 pm Main Tent:Dr. Paul Hepperly, Fulbright Scholar
“Cover Crops: Specific Uses and Benefits”
2:55 - 3:25 pm Networking Break - “Trade Show Ecological and Holistic Vendors”
3:25 - 4:25 pm Main Tent:  Theresa Vernon, LAC
“Total Body Health Assessment through Hair Analysis”
4:25 - 5 pm Closing Remarks from our Presenters
On our Ninth Annual “Body and Soil Conference”

Cancelation Policy:
Conference will not be cancelled due to weather, excluding natural disasters. 24 hours notice is required for conference cancellations. In the event of cancelation due to unforseen circumstances, tickets will be refunded, Your registration can be transferred to someone else's name if you cannot attend. Maui Aloha Aina Association is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of substitution, alteration, postponement, or cancellation of an event due to causes beyond its control including without limitation, acts of God, natural disasters.

Refund Policy:
24 hours notice before the conference is required for cancellations. Tickets will be refunded in full, less 10% handling fee.

 

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