Nutrient Density in Food and Farming; A Day with Dan Kittredge

Welcome to a stacked saturday, a rare chance to connect with organic farmer and leading food quality and nutrient density researcher, Dan Kittredge! 
We have him in NZ for a few precious days, and are excited to offer this day for you to come together, learn and share together. 

We understand that this is right before christmas, and a busy time for all. If you can make it for part of the day, please consider attending for what time you can. 

Programme for the Day: 

9.30am-11.30am - Session 1: “The Latest on Nutrient Density”

After coining the term Nutrient Density to refer to the variation of nutrient levels in food in 2007,

The Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) and the Bionutrient Institute  (BI) have been working to raise awareness about this important topic for more than 15 years. This presentation will cover the history of the use of the term, the research accomplished to characterize the variation of nutrient levels in food, the research to identify what causes nutrient variation, and progress in meters developed to assess that nutrient variation by anyone. As well, we will cover current research, upcoming market opportunities, and the vision for how this exciting work could serve to profoundly disrupt the dynamics of the food supply. Can agriculture meaningfully reverse climate imbalances, and be used to reverse chronic disease as well? We think so. Come hear how and why!

11.30am-12.30pm - Lunch. 

Time for informal chat and connection between attendees, with some delicious local Kai. 

12.30pm-2.30pm - Session 2: "Principles to Produce Nutrient Dense Food" or “Principles of Biological Systems”

Nutrient Dense crops are the byproducts of well functioning biological systems. This workshop will cover a number of critical environmental conditions and management practices necessary for the production of these more flavorful, aromatic, nutritious, pest and disease resistant harvests. The foundational paradigm of how plants have evolved to operate in relation to their environments will be covered, along with practical suggestions having to do with seed quality, mineralization, minimal soil disturbance, inoculation, in season monitoring, integrating cover crops, managing for soil aeration and hydration, and intention.

2.30-4pm - Farm Walk 

An optional addition to the day, walk the land with Dan and local arable farmer Simon Osborne. 

Explore how the place runs and how careful monitoring and decision-making can help a farm thrive. 

Dan doesn't know where we're taking him for this part yet, so it will be a surprise for him! 

5-7pm - Dinner with Dan (ticketed special event). 

Connect over kai at a local restaurant together with Dan and special guests.