WORKSHOP SESSION ONE: 11:00 A.M.
Food Policy Councils
Eileen Horn, Douglas County Food Policy Council; Babara LaClair, Kansas Food Security Task Force
Food Policy Councils bring together stakeholders from diverse food-related sectors to examine how the food system is operating and to develop recommendations on how to improve it. Learn how councils can educate officials and the public, shape public policy, improve coordination between existing programs, and develop new programs.
Eileen Horn, Douglas County Food Policy Council; Babara LaClair, Kansas Food Security Task Force
Food Policy Councils bring together stakeholders from diverse food-related sectors to examine how the food system is operating and to develop recommendations on how to improve it. Learn how councils can educate officials and the public, shape public policy, improve coordination between existing programs, and develop new programs.
Financial and Resource Assistance for Sustainable Ag Farms
Karissa Berks, USDA Rural Development; Kerri Ebert, Kansas-SARE; Mari Tucker, Kansas Department of Commerce-Rural Development
Federal and state programs can offer financial help–cost-share, grants, or loans–for some conservation or production related enterprises. Learn what’s what!
Karissa Berks, USDA Rural Development; Kerri Ebert, Kansas-SARE; Mari Tucker, Kansas Department of Commerce-Rural Development
Federal and state programs can offer financial help–cost-share, grants, or loans–for some conservation or production related enterprises. Learn what’s what!
WORKSHOP SESSION TWO: 2:20 P.M.
Intergenerational Farm Transitions: Planning for Success
Charlie Griffin, KSU
As the average age of farmers rises, we face the critical question of who will become the next generation of farmers. Learn strategies and tools for successful farm transitions that prepare our next generation farmers with both family legacies and profitable businesses.
WORKSHOP SESSION THREE: 3:30 P.M.
Farm Bill 2012: What Does the Future Hold?
Paul Johnson, KRC Board; Troy Schroeder, Kansas Wildlife Foundation; Donn Teske, Kansas Farmers Union
The 2008 Farm Bill included some positive programs for sustainable agriculture and food security. Join our panel to discuss the next Farm Bill–what to protect, what to change, and how to make it work for our food future.
The 2008 Farm Bill included some positive programs for sustainable agriculture and food security. Join our panel to discuss the next Farm Bill–what to protect, what to change, and how to make it work for our food future.
