. SYMPOSIUM TICKETS available only until 10/20! Join us at the Radicchio Symposium to learn a ton about radicchio from experienced Italian and North American growers including the history of radicchio from radeek guru Andrea Giubilato, aka “Giubi” joining us all the way from the Veneto. Along with his friend and colleague Valentino Mattiuzzo, Andrea manages the "Madre Terra" farm, located in S. Maria di Sala in the Veneto region of Italy. He is a well-known figure in the organic sector both at a regional and national level for his skill as a farmer and holistic interpretation of the agricultural sciences. Andrea has contributed to agricultural magazines like Bioagricultura. He is one of the main teachers at SEIAB (a hands-on independent organic farming school) and works as a technical consultant for AIAB FVG, supporting small scale organic horticultural farms in Friuli, Italy. This session will be translated by our radicchio collaborator @davide.zimolo This first Radicchio Symposium will be a full day exploration into chicory including sessions on radicchio history & culture, variety selection, production, storage, forcing methods and marketing. Sessions will be led by experienced Italian and North American radicchio growers and sellers. WHEN: 10/27 9am-6pm WHERE: @reddonsalmon in Portland, OR WHO: open to the public, but geared toward radicchio growers, buyers, and sellers. TICKETS: $40 at the link in bio (includes pastries from @sweedeedeepdx and lunch from @tamaleboypdx ). Symposium made possible by a WSDA grant. Organized by CBN, @chicoryweek and @wsufoodsystems #bitterisbetter #radicchiorevolution #radicchiorenaissance #flavorbeginswithseed