Farm Days 2023
An event to remember!
Farm Days 2023 Full Video Recordings
Farm Days Festival 2023 Details
Ethos Farm to Health is a 501 c3, non-profit founded to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with nature. We do so by producing truly nourishing food to feed our community and restoring the land – all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers and physicians through our hands-on educational programming.
In 2023, our speakers shared their personal journeys and deep knowledge with us over two impactful and inspirational days. We heard from Peter Singer about the ethics of what we eat, we heard from Bob Quinn about the future of our food, the Drs. Sherzais told us about the mind-diet connection, Dr. Grega talked about hunger and satiety and why we eat what we do, Dr. Weiss shared his poignant personal journey to underscore how food IS medicine, unquestionably and definitively. Dr. Batiste gave us the unforgettable equation: Health = Resiliency/Stress, and what this has to do with why Black people live sicker and die sooner. Bob Quinn and Sara Farley both made unforgettable points about the true, high cost of cheap food, that we all pay with deteriorating health and environmental degradation. Janette Spiezio impressed upon us the importance of low waste, non-toxic living and Lianna Levine Reisner showed us how we can all be empowered to be our own best health advocates and how we can spread this message to our local and global communities. Brittany Jaroudi didn't just talk about it, but showed us how to keep cultural ties to food while pursuing a whole food plant-based lifestyle, as favorite family recipes are so transformable! The fireside chat style conversations between Dr Weiss, Rich Roll, and Senator Cory Booker, who delighted us with his surprise visit to our event, were so riveting that you could hear a pin drop! There was a powerful discussion where our panelists were asked, "If plant-based eating is the answer, what is the question?" The answers/questions that were shared were so thoughtful and full of wisdom.
Full video recordings are available above.
This year Farm Days Festival will be on Sept 14th and 15th, 2024. It will be a weekend of insight and inspiration provided by a stellar list of guest speakers who will talk about plant-based nutrition, environmental health and animal advocacy, and will discuss how our diets not only affect our health but also the health of the planet.
The weekend will be filled with food, fun, music, activities, and tons of inspiring content. So save the date!
Farm Days Festival 2023 Partners and Sponsors
Delicious Whole Food Plant-based Meals
Food for the event will once again be courtesy Kellyn Foundation. The 2023 food choices are described below and gluten free options are also available:
Weekend Events Schedule
Event is rain or shine. Movement activities and tours are subject to change if there is severe weather. Lectures will take place under tents. All speakers and activity coordinators are confirmed but exact times and speaking topics are yet to be determined. This is a tentative schedule.
Saturday Sept 9th, 2023
7:00–7:40 am - 40 min yoga class on the lawn - Suggested $10 donation
8:15-8:30 am - Dr Weiss delivers opening remarks and introduces Dr Meagan Grega
8:30-9:32 am - Dr Meagan Grega speaks including 10 minutes of audience Q&A
9:40–10:40 am - Mark Huberman introduces Dr. Columbus Batiste, Dr. Batiste speaks followed by 10 minutes of audience Q&A
While Dr. Columbus Batiste is speaking, kids 12 and under can enjoy one of the following four activities:
Nice cream demonstration led by Brittany Jaroudi
Nature Journaling activity led by Raritan Headwaters Association
Pond ecology, or stream ecology - led by Raritan Headwaters Association
10:50–11:40 am - Our guests will have the option of moving through activities on the farm throughout the weekend, if they choose to, as a way to give our bodies (and minds) a break from prolonged sitting. Possible activities are:
Walk and talk down the Farm Road with Dr. Weiss
Participate in Mindfulness Moments at Ethos with Asha Gala, Lifestyle Clinical Director at Ethos Primary Care
Yoga for osteoporosis with Kathryn Higgins
Farm tour with Farm Manager Nora Pugliese, or Field Manager Nick Hodgson.
Natural movement with Jordana Raban
Listen to instrumental music
Browse vendor tables
11:40 - 12:30 pm - People take a lunch break and browse vendor tables
12:30 - 1:00 pm - Mark Huberman introduces a Musical Interlude with performances by Kevin’s trio, and other musically talented friends of Ethos for a rocking segment!
1:10 - 2:05 pm - Mark Huberman speaks and ends remarks with an introduction to Dr Weiss
Kids’ activities led by Brittany Jaroudi or the Raritan Headwaters Association will occur simultaneously, as detailed above
2:05 - 2:35 pm - Janette Spiezio of Sustainable Haus Mercantile is introduced by Mark Huberman and speaks
2:35 - 3:27 pm - Sara Farley speaks
3:27–5:00 pm - Panel Discussion on the Ethics of Eating: Featuring Sara Farley, Columbus Batiste, Peter Singer, Rich Roll, Dean (or Ayesha) Sherzai, Dr Weiss, Nora Pugliese - moderated by Andrew Chignell, .
5:00–5:15 pm - Brief closing remarks by Mark Huberman, invitation to Sunday
5:15 - 6:00 pm - VIP Mocktail hour
6:00–9:00 pm - Four Course Fundraising Dinner prepared by Chef Amanda Grega and Chef Andrew Pietrobono with Speakers, Board Members, Supporters. The evening will be capped with a musical performance by Dr Ron Weiss, Jascha Weiss, and other musicians.
Sunday Sept 10th, 2023
7:00–7:40 am - 40 min yoga class on the lawn - Suggested $10 donation
8:00–9:25 am - Mark Huberman introduces Drs Sherzai, they speak
9:35–10:40 am - Peter Singer is introduced and speaks
Kids’ activities led by Brittany Jaroudi or the Raritan Headwaters Association will occur simultaneously, as detailed in the September 9th section.
10:50–11:35 am - Our guests will have the option of moving through activities on the farm throughout the weekend, if they choose to, as a way to give our bodies (and minds) a break from prolonged sitting. Possible activities are:
Walk and talk down the Farm Road with Dr. Weiss
Participate in Mindfulness Moments at Ethos with Asha Gala, Lifestyle Clinical Director at Ethos Primary Care
Nice cream demo with Brittany Jaroudi
Farm tour with Farm Manager Nora Pugliese, or Field Manager Nick Hodgson.
Natural movement with MovNat’s Phil Lombardo
Listen to instrumental music
Browse vendor tables
Play ping-pong or spike ball
11:30-1:00 pm - People take a lunch break and browse vendor tables
1:04–1:50 pm - Brittany Jaroudi’s cooking demo and presentation
2:05-3:05 pm - Bob Quinn speaks, topic TBD including 10 minutes audience Q&A
3:05–3:45 pm - Lianna Levine Reisner, founder Plant Powered Metro NY speaks, including 10 minutes of audience Q&A.
4:00–5:00 pm - Fireside chat style conversation between Rich Roll and Dr Weiss, including 10 minutes of audience Q&A.
5:00 pm - Mark Huberman invites Dr Weiss and other Ethos board members and volunteers on stage for thanks and farewell until Farm Days 2024.
A beautiful evening where Ethos supporters and Farm Days 2022 luminary speakers enjoyed a delicious four-course meal prepared by Chef Karina Hines, music and conversation. The VIP Dinner for Sep 9th, 2023 is now sold out!
There are several hotel options within a 30 minute driving distance from Ethos Farm.
Get Tickets Today!
Attendance tickets and optional food packages can be purchased by clicking on the button below.
Full Weekend Pass: $135
Livestreaming Option for the Full Weekend: $79 through 8/9, then going up to $99
One Day Pass: $75
Breakfast & Lunch Option for Purchase: $29.38
Full Weekend Parking Pass: $18
One Day Parking Pass: $9
Kids Full Weekend Pass: $45
Kids One Day Pass: $25
Suggested Donation for Yoga: $10
We want everyone who can benefit from our mission to attend. Please contact us if you need financial assistance in order to purchase tickets or food. You can email us at inquiry@ethosfarmproject.org
We encourage guests to carpool since parking options are limited. We have employed a parking management company for a seamless and safe parking experience. Parking passes are required. Please consider carpooling.
Make a donation to help support Farm Days 2023 Planning
As we are a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, Ethos Farm Project, Inc., your generosity enables us to host this educational and inspirational event each year. Your donation may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.
Contact us
For questions about Farm Days, email us at inquiry@ethosfarmproject.org