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Michigan Farm Bill Conservation Summit & Citizen Session Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM MSU Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI Free Event Sponsored by: The Izaak Walton League of America Michigan Voices for Good Food Policy Michigan Wildlife Conservancy Greater Grand Rapids Food Systems Council Michigan Farmers Union Hi everyone! Just a reminder that we have a stellar line up for tomorrow's conservation summit and forum. This is a great opportunity to discuss and learn about conservation in Michigan and in the Farm Bill. Please share widely! Click Here to Share on Social Media 3:00 PM MICHIGAN CONSERVATION SUMMIT Leaders and representatives from conservation and agricultural groups, agency representatives, and legislative dignitaries have been invited to participate in summit to discuss the role of conservation compliance in the next Farm Bill and how to move effective conservation policy forward. Please join the conversation! Featured speakers include: Senator Debbie Stabenow (invited) Jim Goodheart - Department of Environmental Quality Steve Shine - MI Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Charles Nelson - Chairman of the Michigan Waterfowl Managment Plan Steering Committee 5:30 PM MICHIGAN LOCAL WINE, BEER, & FOOD RECEPTION Enjoy some local selections while you meet with conservation folks from around the state. You can also participate in a public action photo project with Michigan Voices for Good Food Policy! 6:00 PM MICHIGAN & THE FARM BILL CITIZEN SESSION After a short local food reception at 5:30 pm, we will host a Citizens’ Session with an overview of the Farm Bill, panel discussion including farmers and conservationists, and a brief discussion of opportunities for individuals and communities to take action and build grassroots support for policies that protect our soil, air, and water. Panel discussion featuring: Dr. Charles Nelson - Chairman of the Michigan Waterfowl Managment Plan Steering Committee Bob Thompson - Michigan Faremrs Union Dr. Patrick Rusz - Michigan Wildlife Conservancy Morse Brown - Michigan Food and Farming Systems Citizen advocacy opportunities - Lindsey Scalera, MI Voices for Good Food Policy Learn how the Farm Bill impacts Michigan's soil, water, and wildlife, share your thoughts on Michigan's Farm Bill priorities, and discover how you can help shape sustainable food and farm policies. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. However, an RSVP via Eventbrite is required! See the Updated Agenda & RSVP for this FREE event at: http://miconservation.eventbrite.com The Kellogg Center is located at 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI. For questions about this event, please contact Lindsey Scalera at [log in to unmask] or Gwen Steel at (651) 649-1446 or [log in to unmask] Lindsey Scalera Michigan Voices for Good Food Policy Grassroots Organizer 734-646-2428 [log in to unmask] http://migoodfoodpolicy.wordpress.com Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook! Sign Up for Action Alerts National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition http://www.sustianableagriculture.net If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html