The local food movement is growing by leaps and bounds, but so is the opposition to it. From local zoning conflicts to burdensome state and federal regulations, we need more people across the country--both farmers and consumers--to speak up!
FARFA is offering a two-day Citizen Activism Workshop to help you learn how to be effective in speaking up on the issues that matter to you, whether it's as part of a larger group like FTCLDF or FARFA or leading the charge at the local level. The knowledge and information you will gain will help you make good use of your valuable time and have a greater impact.
The workshop takes place at the historic Barr Mansion, and the $40 registration includes lunch on both days, prepared from scratch by their in-house catering using the best quality organic & local ingredients.
Register online (you can also download a mail-in form).
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
When: November 10-11, 2014
Where: Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle Rd., Austin, TX
The workshop will cover key aspects of being an effective advocate:
- Deciding on your goals
- Knowing who can get you what you want
- Framing your message
- Handling the media
- Finding allies and building coalitions
- How to lobby elected officials, whether local, state, or federal
The workshop will be presented by Steve Bruno, a political consultant with 15 years' worth of experience working in and around the Texas Capitol; Brian Cummings, founder of EatGreenDFW with 30-plus years of experience in both corporate and agency public relations; and Judith McGeary, executive director of Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance.
Find out more about the presenters.
Whether you want to learn how to organize at the local level, be a citizen lobbyist in the upcoming Texas legislative session, or have an impact on your Congressman, this training will help you meet your goals to grow and strengthen the local food movement.
If you have any questions, please contact Judith at [email protected] or
(254) 697-2661.
