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Bureau Valley Farm to School |
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 Local Energy, Local Food and the Local Economy
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Bureau
Valley community has stepped up to the rural revitalization challenge and developed the first localized Farm to School Program of its kind in
Illinois. The steps we took are outlined below and highlight the community's journey over time.
ACGA participates in many progressive and timely initiatives around the country and worldwide. In north central
Illinois, ACGA’s Rural Revitalization Program and our working principles have played a significant role in moving the community along that path and closer to realizing the economic and social benefits of localization – all accomplished through grassroots empowerment, political advocacy and accompanied by social change.
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ACGA Rural Revitalization Program |
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ACGA is Working to Empower Communities Just Like Yours, Everyday!
“I am proud to say that this program creates an environment for economic and social revitalization in rural
America through social change, grassroots empowerment and political advocacy.
As we work together with other farm policy groups, Rural Revitalization develops long term programs of education, community organizing, coalition building, networking, outreach, economic and social justice and cooperation between domestic farm advocates and civil organizations.”
Keith Bolin, President.
Bolin is a conventional and organic farmer and hog producer in Bureau County, IL.
Please follow along as we share examples of leadership, member activity
and ACGA's
Rural Revitalization Program in action… |
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President Obama Call for Urgent Economic Reform |
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Leveraging Renewable Energy Use and Production Mirrors American Corn Growers Association Newly Ratified rural revitalization agenda and platform for 2009
WASHINGTON DC – Jan. 28, 2009 –American Corn Growers Association (ACGA) announced today that its Board of Directors and members had finalized the ratification of its platform and policies for 2009 following the close of its successful 22nd National Convention in IA, January 16.
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ACGA 22nd Annual Convention & Speakers |
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The ACGA is the nation's leading progressive commodity group.
Thanks to all who share our vision and support the role of the
family farmer as a tireless steward.
Food, Conservation, Energy, & Trade 2009 was a success because of you!
Listen Now! 22nd ACGA Convention archive
As you listen to Jim Hightower and our long list of esteemed speakers - you will understand the policies and practices of food, conservation, energy and trade that impact your life. Farmers and consumers - we invite you to listen to our conventon archive! Invite a friend or a neighbor to listen, then we're confident that each of you will want to help make a difference in your community.
"Food, Conservation, Energy & Trade 2009" addressed the current policies and practices of food, conservation, energy and trade. The American Corn Growers Association wants to make sure that you are represented in national policy debates and the issues that impact you, your family and your community – now and in the future.
Take the opportunity to learn and understand how you can be a driving force in the initiatives that matter most to you. Thank you for listening as ACGA addressed the current issues and the policies and practices of food, conservation, energy and trade at our 22nd annual convention in Coralville, IA, January 15-16, 2009.
Re-localization was a primary focus of our day!
From Farmscape to Cityscape - Local Food, Local Fuel and You. |
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