Field trips 

West Sweden is rapidly becoming one of the most interesting regions in Europe when it comes to food. Take the opportunity to try some of the delicacies of the region and experience the local cuisine after the conference.

Öströö Lamb farm
28^th of September (after the conference)
Also the field trip to Öströö Lamb farm starts directly after the conference.
Öströö has a population of about 400 ewes of the Gotland sheep breed. We also have 15 highland cattle. We work a total of about 100 hectares on Öströö, as well as some adjacent farms. The entire farm has been run organically since 1990
From our butchery, we sell all of the farms produce directly to the consumer.
We also manufacture a range of pickles, jellies etc. Additionally we take care of hides, which sell well in our handicraft shop. The business has developed over the years, and today we have a fully-licensed restaurant, café and conference facilities. We arrange snaps tastings, lamb safaris, sheep shows and other activities. In October 2001, we built our farm abattoir and now have the entire chain from animal rearing to final product.
http://www.ostroofarfarm.com/
44 Euro, 400 SEK Including dinner

Gunnebo Castle
29^th of September
This morning we will go to nearby Gunnebo Castle, an 18^th century manor house just outside of Gothenburg. Gunnebo restaurant has a close cooperation with producers of local food and will tell us about this work. We will also get a guided tour of the manor house and the garden where a lot of the vegetable served in the restaurant is grown. After lunch the bus takes us back to Lanvetter Airport, and to the railway station in Gothenburg.   
http://www.gunneboslott.se/      
44 Euro, 400 SEK including lunch     

Mikkelsmäss Varbergs fortress
1-2/10
Mikkelsmäss (a yearly occurring market) will this year have a ‘multicultural’ theme. Parts of the fortress will be decorated with flowers and vegetables. Västra Götaland and Halland food product centre will exhibit and offer tastings of their produce. Mini-seminars will be held, along with an exhibition on flowers, hair and hairstyling. There will be an opportunity to take part in a walking tour with information in English about Mikkelsmäss and Varberg fortress.
http://www.lansmuseet.varberg.se/

Falbygdens Mekelsmäss
One more yearly occurring market/harvest festival to visit: www.bravoadmin.nu/www.mekelsmass.nu/category.php?categoryID=5.

Ölands Harvest Festival
30/9 - 2/10
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday Öland’s harvest festival is held. Öland is an island situated in the Baltic Sea. To get to Öland from the west Sweden takes about six hours by train or bus. It is possible to travel by air, but then you have to go via Stockholm / Arlanda.
Leaving Öland you can take a flight from Kalmar airport to Copenhagen.
We can order tickets for those who wish to visit Öland. If you decide to go to Öland you will be well taken care of by the staff of the festival and accommodation can be arranged. More information about  Öland’s  harvest festival at:  www.skordefest.nu