Panel & Potluck: Does the Farm Bill Have a Race Problem?

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Panel & Potluck: Does the Farm Bill Have a Race Problem?

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Date:

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location:

1300 Capitol Heights Blvd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, USA

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How the 2018 Farm Bill will impact growers of color and the future of farming in Prince George's County.

Join the Food Equity Council, Food Justice Coalition of the 20743, Bloomin’ PGC, and ECO City Farms for a panel discussion about the impacts of the 2018 Farm Bill on growers of color and new and beginning farmers. Attendees will discuss strategies to protect good farm policy at the local level.

Agenda:

4:00-4:30 Meet & Greet Potluck

Please consider bringing a dish to share!

4:30-5:30 Panel discussion featuring farm bill experts, local activists, and farmers of color

5:30-5:55 Facilitated Q&A

5:55-6:00 Next Steps