august, 2017

11augallday12alldayRestoring Family Farm Agriculture: A Path Forward

Event Details

Organization for Competitive Markets
19th Annual Food and Agriculture Conference and Membership Meeting

We are planning a very special conference this year and hope you’ll plan to attend. A full agenda and registration information are coming soon. Join us and learn how you can take action and stop the extinction of America’s family farmers and our traditional agriculture practices.

When
Conference: August 11-12, 2017
Membership Meeting: August 13, 2017

Where
Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton – KCI
7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway
Kansas City, MO  64153
Reservations may be made under the group name Organization for Competitive Markets at a rate of $119.00/per night. Book your room online or by calling (816) 891-7788.

Who
Some of this year’s speakers include:

John Ikerd
Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri

Wenonah Hauter
Founder and Executive Director of Food & Water Watch

Barry C. Lynn
Director of the Open Markets program at New America

Lillian Salerno
Chair of Family Farm Action and former Under Secretary of USDA Rural Development

Webster Davis
Chair of the Agriculture Committee for the Missouri Chapter of the NAACP

Greg Gunthorp
Owner of Gunthorp Farms

Time

august 11 (Friday) - 12 (Saturday)

Location

Embassy Suites

7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway Kansas City, MO 64153

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