Farm Bill Webinar May 23rd

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Register today for May 23rd

Please join us Wednesday, May 23rd from 12:00- 1:00 pm for a webinar on the farm bill with me – Lindsey Scalera, Ecology Center’s Sustainable Food Program Director.

The farm bill is a multi-year law that governs an array of agricultural and food programs. A new farm bill is being debated right now that will impact access to healthy, local foods. 

The farm bill webinar will provide an overview of the Farm Bill, illustrate the impact on Michigan agriculture and help you dive into advocacy strategies to get you and your community engaged in this important federal policy process.

The webinar is free and open to the public.

Farm Bill Webinar Details

• Date: Wednesday, May 23rd
• Time: 12:00- 1:00 pm ET
• Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8779648017553745409

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Scalera is the Sustainable Food Program Director at the Ecology Center. Lindsey works closely with partners throughout the state and nationally to cultivate opportunities for the healthcare sector and community food systems to collaboratively address food insecurity and healthier food environments. Lindsey got her start in food systems as co-founder of the Giving Garden an co-founder of the Michigan Young Farmer Coalition while earning her Master’s Degree in Social Foundations of Education, specializing in EcoJustice Education from Eastern Michigan University. Prior to joining the Ecology Center, Lindsey was a Grassroots Organizer for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, where she worked to elevate the voices of Michigan farmers and food systems advocates around federal farm and food policy.

Founded in 1970, the Ecology Center is organized for one purpose — to develop innovative solutions for healthy people and a healthy planet. We believe that the central question of our time is how human beings are going to thrive in the world without destroying the earth’s ability to sustain us. In the face of enormous environmental challenges, virtually all sectors of our society are now scrambling to create solutions, and the Ecology Center plays a critical role in advancing the best models.

 

Learn more about farm policy and agricultural politics from beginningfarmers.org at https://www.beginningfarmers.org/farm-policy-agricultural-politics/