Hi Community Food and Agriculture supporters!
The Johnson County Food Policy Council invites you to our 6th annual public forum to learn about the Land Access Program at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm and to give feedback for future programs and resources. For inspiration, we will hear stories about farmer resources and challenges from a panel of farm mentors in the region. Then, attendees will bring their ideas to topic-based breakout discussion groups to dream and dialogue about what the Historic Poor Farm can do to support current and aspiring farmers. The 2020 public forum provides opportunities to connect with farmers and farm resources in the region, learn about challenges facing our community food system, and provide input or ideas for policy and program based solutions.
2020 Johnson County Food Policy Council Forum
Land Access and Beyond
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 5:30-8:30 PM
South Slope Community Center
980 N. Front Street, North Liberty, IA 52317
5:30 PM Event Check-in (and *free* Local Food Meal catered by Pullman Diner)
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Introduction to the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm & Regional Farmer Panel
7:15 PM- 8:15 PM Breakout group discussions on resources for beginning and current farmers
Everyone is welcome to participate in the discussion groups. We ask for your help to reach out to aspiring farmers in your network and send the invite–we need their input to support a diverse and sustainable local food farming community into the future. Share out this invite and/or the Facebook Event on the Johnson County Facebook page.
Ilsa DeWald | Local Foods Coordinator
Johnson County Board of Supervisors Office
913 S Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240
idewald@co.johnson.ia.us (319) 688-5840