Farm Aid 30 Pre-Concert: Strength From Our Roots 2-Day Meeting
Wes King
Farm Aid’s 30th anniversary is a milestone that celebrates more than America’s longest running concert for a cause; it marks an evolution in our shared work to advance family farm agriculture and to ground our food system in the values of justice, democracy, diversity and sustainability.
The moment that created Farm Aid – the 1980s Farm Crisis – is not an anomaly. Its lessons are as relevant as ever. Farm Aid 30: Strength From Our Roots a two-day meeting being held in Chicago before the Concert on September 17th and 18th will examine Farm Aid’s roots and explore how change is made through inspired storytelling, inter-generational exchange, meaningful reflection and strategic analysis. You are invited to join Farm Aid for this exciting event. View the agenda, learn more and register to attend by clicking here. The two day meeting is free and travel support is available for farmers to help cover the cost of attending.
During this two-day meeting, farmers, activists, farm advocates and civic leaders from across the country will:
- Reflect upon what we’ve accomplished over 30 years to better understand this moment and better align our future work.
- Enjoy meaningful mentorship and networking opportunities between generations and across rural and urban communities.
- Identify the connections between the newer interest in good food from family farmers and the historic power struggles of our food and farm system.
- Identify key strategies for strengthening our capacity to achieve lasting change.
The two-day Farm Aid 30: Strength From Our Roots meeting is being held at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611.
In addition to the two day meeting, there is a Chicago Urban Farm Tour scheduled for Friday September 18th at 9am that departs from the same location as the “Strength From Our Roots” meeting following a free breakfast networking session at 8am.
If that wasn’t enough there is also a Farm Aid eve kick-off party with food, cocktails, craft beer and live music at River Roast (315 N. Lasalle Dr.) buy tickets by clicking here.
To view the whole calendar of Farm Aid 30 events click here.
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