Farm Aid EventsWhile our annual concert is certainly the highlight of our year, here are a few more ways where you can have fun and show your support for Farm Aid and family farmers! Thursday, August 11National Meeting of Farm Advocates, 10 am to 6 pmNational Agricultural Hall of Fame, 630 North 126th Street, Bonner Springs, Kansas This unprecedented event by Farm Aid and the Rural Advancement Foundation International – USA (RAFI-USA) will gather farm advocates from around the country. It will allow farm advocates to learn from each other about the art and science of farm advocacy and to hear from experts aboutnew developments in agricultural credit and finance. The goal of the gathering is to bring together veteran Farm Advocates and other financial, legal and farm policy experts from around the country to share lessons learned, assess the cutting edge of farm advocacy and create new forms of cooperation, support, and ongoing training for Farm Advocates. This is a unique opportunity for both individuals and organizations to develop theirskills in assisting farmers. Attendance is limited. For more information, please contact Joel Morton, joel@farmaid.org. Farm Advocates Appreciation Dinner, 6 pmBy invitation only. Friday, August 12National Meeting of Farm Advocates, Day 2, 8:45 am - 12:15 pmNational Agricultural Hall of Fame, 630 North 126th Street, Bonner Springs, Kansas Farm Aid 2011 Kick Off Party, 5 pm – 8 pmSprint Plaza, LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City Join us from 5 to 8 for an evening of live music, family farm-sourced HOMEGROWN concessions, and entertaining and educational exhibits that explore what it takes to produce the good food we all need, new models of farming, do it yourself activities and urban homesteading. This evening is a way for everyone in Kansas City to be a part of Farm Aid's annual concert. Bring your family and friends to this one-of-a-kind event at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kansas 66111.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Click here to view, RSVP or share this event on Facebook. Saturday, August 13Farm Aid Press Event, 11 amMembers Club, LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City Attendance is limited to credentialed concert-goers and invited guests Farm Aid 2011, NoonLIVESTRONG Sporting Park, One Sporting Way, Kansas City Click here for more information about Farm Aid 2011. Other Food and Farm Events in the AreaChipotle Mexican Grill, Thursday, August 11th at 11 am - 9 pmKansas City Metro Area Make lunch or dinner a selfless act by joining Chipotle Mexican Grill at any Kansas City metro location for a fundraiser to keep family farmers on the land. 100% of the proceeds, up to $10,000 will benefit Farm Aid. Click here to find a Chipotle Mexican Grill near you. Pachamama's, Thursday, August 11th at 6 pm800 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Kansas Support America's Family Farmers with Women of the Vine at Pachamama's Restaurant and Star Bar "Farm to Table" Dinner and book signing hosted by Deborah Brenner, Author & Founder of Women of the Vine, and Ken Baker, owner and chef. A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to Farm Aid. For reservations please contact Pachamama's at 785.841.0990 or visit www.pachamamas.com. |