Overview Introduction My Story Developing Leadership Q &
A
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A Change of Direction
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2002 Launched Cedar Valley Sustainable 2003- First season of
veggie CSA 2004 Attendees at Upper Midwest CSA Conference
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2007 SARE Farmer Rancher Grant 2008 - National Resources
Conservation Service Farm Tour 2008 Midwest Organic Conference
Presentation
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Farmer Faculty Farmer Faculty Michael Fields Agricultural
Institute CRAFT Farm Beginnings
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Conference Presentations Midwest Organic Great Lakes CSA
conference National Women in Agriculture MOSES
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Professional Organizations Professional Organizations Slow Food
Terra Madre Delegate SF Chicago Board NUSOS Keynote Farmers Market
Committees Presentations to many community organizations Serve on
USDA panels
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Seed Invite people in! Create learning opportunities for public
speaking/public writing. In house training Online resources
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Cultivate Create a Speakers Bureau Host Community Education
events with multiple farms Train / Coach /Support
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Connect with local organizations: 4H/Schools Chamber of
Commerce Garden Clubs Tap local experience rather than experts from
out of town Value their time!
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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
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A wider network means more resources.
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A public presence means more people know about my farm.
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A wider network means more resources. A public presence means
more people know about my farm. I can help advance my point of view
in the ongoing conversation about food and farming.
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A wider network means more resources. A public presence means
more people know about my farm. I can help advance my point of view
in the ongoing conversation about food and farming. Ive gotten to
go to some terrific places and meet many amazing people!