Family Farms and Local Foods Education Day

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Time: February 21, 2011 from 10am to 3pm
Location: Texas State Capitol
City/Town: Austin
Event Type: public, awareness, event
Organized By: The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
Latest Activity: Feb 19, 2011

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Event Description

This is a free event, open to the public, and organized by the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA). Come join us for this great opportunity for Texas citizens, farmers, ranchers, and food producers to speak up for local food systems.

Participants will have the chance to learn about the legislative process, meet legislators and their staff, and work together in support of improved access to local foods.

Topics that will be... discussed at the education day include:
- HB 75/SB 237, (the “Raw Milk Bill”) to increase access to licensed raw dairy products;
- Reducing unnecessary regulation of farmers’ markets;
- Allowing “cottage food” producers to sell directly to consumers;
- Reducing fees on small-scale cheese-makers; and
- Fair property tax treatment for urban farms, community gardens, and sustainable producers.

FARFA invites all concerned citizens to join in the conversation by attending this free event. For more information about how to participate and to RSVP, visit www.farmandranchfreedom.org/upcoming-meetings.

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Comment by Camilo Garcia on February 19, 2011 at 8:21pm: Can't make another, still on the Gulf. THis one looks important -- what are the chances that those who go can hit the highlights in a forthcoming post? Rachel: it's a lot to ask; is it too much to ask?? OOH, they have a website . . . and meetings; maybe I can hit them up directly. . .

Comment by Ty Mellon on February 12, 2011 at 8:42pm: No worries Robert! We want you to be informed so you can make local events or, if you would like to tell us where you are going to be, we can find something of interest to you there as well, possibly.

Have safe travels! :)