HRM of Texas - Holistic Resource Management

Farm and Food Leaders Training Conference, August 18-19 in Austin

Be part of an exciting gathering of non-profit leaders, farmers and ranchers, farmers market organizers, local foods activists, and more! The first day will feature top speakers on issues critical to independent agriculture, including:

National Animal Identification System
genetically modified foods (gmo’s)
farm-to-school programs
water rights and management
Farm Bill
local food systems and farmers markets

The second day will be the training ground for what each and every person can do about these issues! Come early for a networking breakfast on additional topics, such as raw milk, mineral rights, and government organics programs.

Then learn what 501(c)(3) organizations can and cannot do, how to create a network of local contacts, practical information on how each of us can be a citizen lobbyist, and laying the groundwork for taking action in 2009!

Early registration will end on Monday, August 13
WHEN: Monday, August 18 - Tuesday, August 19, 2008
WHERE: Austin, Texas at Rubio's Event Center, 10712 FM 1625

Sponsored by: Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
Sustainable Food Center
Holistic Management International Texas
Edible Austin
Food and Water Watch
Farmer to Farmer Campaign on Genetic Engineering

This conference builds on the very successful Farm & Food Leaders Training Conference in 2007 that was sponsored by the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Special thanks to Brad Stufflebeam, who organized the 2007 event!

For more info: Conference Information
And for the agenda: Agenda