Come to the Second Annual Farm and Food Leaders Training Conference!

Be part of an exciting gathering of non-profit leaders, farmers and ranchers, farmers market organizers, local foods activists, and more!  The first day will feature top speakers on issues critical to independent agriculture, including:  

• the National Animal Identification System
• genetically modified foods
• farm-to-school programs
• water rights and management
• the Farm Bill
• local food systems and farmers markets

The second day will be the training ground for what each and every person can do about these issues!  Come early for a networking breakfast on additional topics, such as raw milk, mineral rights, and government organics programs.  Then learn what 501(c)(3) organizations can and cannot do, how to create a network of local contacts, practical information on how each of us can be a citizen lobbyist, and laying the groundwork for taking action in 2009! 

Register Early for Only $75 for the Full Conference! 

Or Just $40 for One Day!

***Walk ins are welcome***

After Wednesday, August 13, add $10

Students, government employess, under 16, and spouses are just $25/day even as walk-ins

WHEN: Monday, August 18 - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Registration starts at 7:30 am each morning.  Click here for a full agenda

  WHERE: Rubio's Event Center, 10712 FM 1625, Austin, TX 78747.   Click here for a map

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SPECIAL THANKS TO

This conference builds on the very successful Farm & Food Leaders Training Conference in 2007 that was sponsored by the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.   Special thanks to Brad Stufflebeam, who organized the 2007 event!

Register Early for Only $75 for the Full Conference! 

Or Just $40 for One Day!