On behalf of the Virginia Urban Agriculture Summit (VUAS) planning committee, we would like to invite you to make a poster presentation during the Virginia Urban Agriculture Summit on October 5-6, 2017, at George Mason University, Arlington, VA 22201.
The poster session is intended to highlight your work related to urban agriculture, including topics such as urban food systems, food deserts, food security, and urban economic development.
If you plan to present your poster, please email a brief abstract (maximum 200 words) related to your project, to Dr. Leonard Githinji at lgithinji@vsu.edu.
Important Deadlines:
Poster Abstract Submissions: August 22, 2017
Notification of Decision on Poster Abstract: August 30, 2017
Submission of the final abstract and PDF copy of poster: September 22, 2017
Poster format:
STANDARD Poster Size: 36 inches × 48 inches
Layout orientation: Landscape or Portrait
Key Information: Include, as a minimum the following information: Title, Name, Phone, Email, University, Location, and Type of Poster: Teaching, Research or Extension / Outreach.
If your poster is accepted please bring the printed copy at the registration desk by 8:00 A.M. on October 5, 2017.
Arrange to bring either a foam board or corrugated cardboard to facilitate mounting your poster on an easel.
We look forward to seeing you in Arlington
VUAS 2017 Poster Committee
Leonard Githinji
Assistant Professor Sustainable and Urban Agriculture
Virginia State University
Petersburg VA 23806
lgithinji@vsu.edu
David Close
Consumer Horticulture and Master Gardener
Virginia Tech University
Blacksburg VA 24061
dclose@vt.edu
Susan Agolini
Assistant Professor of Biology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA 22207
sagolini@marymount.edu ...
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