Texas Farm & Food Leadership Conference

Posted on August 17, 2010 by in Education, Events, Farming Practices, Farming Resources, Food Safety, Food Systems, Policy, Training Programs // 0 Comments

Come join an exciting gathering of farmers, consumer, and nonprofit activists at the 4th Annual Farm and Food Leadership Conference, in Austin, Texas on September 13-14, 2010! This two-day event will focus on policy and regulatory issues affecting agriculture and our food supply, including the next Farm Bill, food safety issues, raw milk, Codex, NAIS, water use issues, regulation of slaughterhouses, Slow Money, and more. There will also be workshops to help you become a more effective activist, including how to lobby and how to develop an effective message.

National radio commentator and author Jim Hightower will provide the keynote address.

Come learn about the latest developments in agriculture and food, and get the tools you need to help make a difference!

WHEN: Monday and Tuesday, September 13-14, 2010

WHERE: Mexican-American Cultural Center, 600 River St., Austin, TX 78701

REGISTRATION: Register online at https://farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2010 or download a registration form and mail it to P.O. Box 809, Cameron, TX 76520.

AGENDA: A full listing of topics, speakers, and the schedule is available at: https://farmandranchfreedom.org/sff/Agenda.pdf

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Spread the word about the conference! You can also become a sponsor or donate an item for the silent auction. Download the form at: https://farmandranchfreedom.org/sff/sponsorship-form-v3_1.pdf

For more information, visit https://farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2010 or contact the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance at info@FarmAndRanchFreedom.org.