Farm Bill Educational Forum

TIME: 3:30pm  5:00 pm
LOCATION: Solid Ground (formerly Fremont Public Association)
First Floor Conference Room, 1501 N. 45th Street, Seattle, WA, 98103
RSVP to kelly.horton@connectnutrition.com or call Kelly at 206.818.3022 by December 1st.

The Farm Bill is the dominant piece of legislation that affects farm and food policy in the U.S and it will be revised by congress in 2007. This forum is for anyone who is committed to better food, farm and nutrition policy that ensures that everyone has access to healthy affordable and local food and protects and provides opportunities for small farmers. The forum will include an overview of the Farm Bill and discussion of what it means to you  Hunger Advocates, Nutrition Advocates and/or Registered Dietitians.

Community food issues addressed through the farm bill:
Hunger and food stamps
Access Fresh fruit & vegetables and obesity prevention
Access to farmers markets
Preserving local farms
Co-hosted by:

Connect Nutrition: www.connectnutrition.com
American Dietetic Associations Hunger & Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group: www.hendpg.com
Washington State Food and Nutrition Council: www.wsfnc.org
Solid Ground (formerly Fremont Public Association): www.fremontpublic.org