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Day Two

 

Building Political Strength

Building Political Strength - Plenary Session
 
Opportunities and Challenges Presented by the New Farm Bill
 
Key Issues Regarding Implementation of the New and Expanded Programs in the Farm Bill
 
Working Effectively on Policy and Regulation at the State and Local Levels
 

Policy Breakout Sessions

Linking Federal, State and Local Opportunities and Challenges
 
Informing Farm Bill Regulations and Implementation Process
 
Climate Change and Energy Issues Related to Local Food Systems and the Environment
 
Food, Community, and Conservation
 
Minority and New Immigrant Farmer Issues
 
Food, Diet and Health Issues in Local Food Systems
 
Toward a Community Based National Rural Policy: The Role of Community Based Food Systems
 
Promotion, Marketing and Value-Added Opportunities in Support of Local Food Systems
 

Workshop: Building Communications Capacity

Communications Strategies and Methods for Building and Expanding Community-Based Food Systems
 

Building Financial Strength

USDA Funding Windows
 
Federal Sources Outside USDA
 
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders Group
 
The Role of Community Development Organizations in Food System Reform
 
Novel Stakeholder Finance Mechanisms
 
State Financing of Agricultural Development Projects
 
Venture Capital for a Sustainable Future
 
Cooperative Enterprises as a Development Tool in Rural Communities and Methods of Financing Them
 

Day 2 Plenary Session

Building Community Based Food Systems in Ethnically Diverse Communities
 

Evening Session

Building Partnerships with Funders
 
 
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