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Join us for a Farm-Based Listening Session with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene!

April 10, 2013 - 4:12 pm No Comments

Ariana Taylor-Stanley, NWFBAG Coordinator, with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene

Saturday, April 13th, 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Local Roots Farm, Duvall
Share your thoughts on the Farm Bill and other federal policy issues that affect Washington farmers and eaters with our new House Agriculture Committee member, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene. Join us as we show the Congresswoman around a successful, working, direct-market farm in her district and talk about key issues. Not familiar with policy issues and want to join us anyway? Don’t worry – the event will start with a briefing on key issues!
Agenda:
10:00 AM: Policy issue briefing and walk-through
11:00 AM: Congresswoman DelBene arrives, tour
12:00 PM: Question and answer period
See this information online here.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Ariana Taylor-Stanley: ariana@tilthproducers.org206.660.8958
This event is a collaboration between Tilth Producers of Washington, the Northwest Farm Bill Action Group, and the Washington Young Farmers Coalition. Funding is provided by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

Free Movie Screening of Ken Burns’ The Dust Bowl Part I

April 3, 2013 - 4:44 pm No Comments

Join us for a for food and fun at our screening of Ken Burns’ “The Dust Bowl: Part I”

When: 5:00 pm, Sunday April 7th
Where: Emma Goldman Finishing School, 1309 13th Ave S

soup & grilled cheese dinner available for $5
libations also available
free popcorn

RSVP farmbill@seattleglobaljustice.org

General Meeting Sunday, March 3rd

February 27, 2013 - 4:20 pm No Comments


Want to engage with federal food policy? It’s easier than you think and there’s lots to do!

Join the Northwest Farm Bill Action Group at our next general meeting, Sunday March 3rd from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. We’ll share a status update on the Farm Bill, work on planning several upcoming events in our campaign for Farm Bill reform, and we need your help with a group art project to create a visual for our Farm Bill 101 workshop.

What: Northwest Farm Bill Action Group General Meeting
When: Sunday, March 3rd, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Community Alliance for Global Justice office, 606 Maynard Ave. S. #102
Who: Open to the public – bring friends!
Why: To work towards a just food future, together
Snacks provided? Of course!

Northwest Farm Bill Action Group • www.nwfoodfight.org • 2011
Design based on Missed Spring theme • Rainier image courtesy of USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory