Seedstock, a social venture that promotes innovation and sustainability in agriculture, will be hosting a one-day conference at UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

The Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference will highlight and focus on the economic opportunities as well as the environmental and societal benefits of embracing, developing and investing in sustainable agriculture practices, technologies and startup companies.

The event will examine topic areas ranging from urban agriculture, scalable sustainable agriculture solutions and local food systems to investment in sustainable ag, the role of digital technology in agriculture and more. The conference will also boast an Agripreneur Pitch Competition in which sustainable ag entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a group of investors. 

If you are a student with a valid .edu email address, please email student@seedstock.com to inquire about student ticket prices.

For more information on the conference program, travel, speakers and more go to http://conference.seedstock.com

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And let's not forget about the FOOD . . . 

BREAKFAST will feature sustainable fruit, pastries and coffee provided by Breakfast Sponsors: Whole Foods Market, Westwood, RockenWagner Bakery and Groundwork Coffee

LUNCH will feature farm-to table fare generously provided by Lunch Sponsor: Tender Greens

NETWORKING RECEPTION will feature organically grown produce from Farm Fresh To You transformed into hors d'oeuvres by Urban Green; sustainably produced wine from Temecula, CA-based, Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery; and locally brewed craft beer from Golden Road Brewing

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