From Castlebar - County Mayo -
Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) Open Day
By Bernie Byron
9, Oct 2004 - 17:21
Irish Seed Savers Open Day – Saturday 16th October 2004
Programme of Events 10am – 4pm
Date: 16-October-2004
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) Open Day
location: National Museum of Ireland, Country Life
Talks and activities throughout the day.
Find out how to become actively involved in saving our agricultural heritage and enjoying the 'fruits' of our forebears agricultural expertise.
All Ages
Admission free. Booking necessary as places are limited.
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Time
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Event
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ISSA Staff
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Location
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10.00am – 11.00am |
Talk:‘Agricultural
Biodiversity;
Heritage and Future’
Including a demonstration on Seed Saving |
Jo Newton |
Education Rooms
Level –2 |
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11.00am
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Coffee Break |
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11.30am – 12.30pm
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Talk:‘Genetically Modified Foods – What are they and what do they mean for farmers and our future food security?’ |
Bridget Carlin |
Education Rooms
Level –2 |
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12.30pm
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Lunch |
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1.30pm
–
3.00pm
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Talk:‘Heritage Grains – Food of our ancestors put to the test again’ (45 mins)
Demonstration:Planting winter Wheat and Oats (45 mins) |
Pat Malone |
Education Rooms
Level –2
Grounds |
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3.00pm
– 4.00pm
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Tasting and Talk:‘ Native Apples - Research, Conservation and the Good Taste!’ |
Anita Hayes |
Education Rooms
Level –2 |
Facilitators:Irish Seed Savers Association: Anita Hayes ; Bridget Carlin ; Jo Newton and Pat Malone (plus 3 others)
Coordinators:Lorna Elms & Brendan McDonnell Tel: 094 90 31751/Fax: 094 90 31498/Email: educationtph@museum.ie
Education Assistant’s:Brendan McDonnell (BMcD) & Vivian Lynn (V.L.)
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