Open Networking Meeting: Tuesday, October 11

Our October Open Networking Meeting will provide a briefing on the status of and linkages between time sensitive food policy issues that are national and regional in scope. Organized by FSNYC's policy committee, this session will focus on hydrofracking in the Marcellus Shale region, the Farm Bill, recent flood impacts and risk mitigation for NY farmers. Information about how you can be involved with these topics -- including upcoming hearings, working groups, and related events -- will be provided. Join us!

The discussion will be moderated by Thomas Forster, New School.

Panelists will include:
Sarah Brannen, Co-chair, FSNYC Policy Subcommittee
Challey Comer, Farm to Market Manager, Watershed Agricultural Council
Mark Dunlea, Executive Director, Hunger Action Network NYS

Date: October 11, 2011
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Fund for the City of New York, Main Conference Room
121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013-1590

The Fund is located on the west side of Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) between Broome Street and Watts Street.

Suggested donation: $5 for non-members, though no one will be
turned away for lack of funds. Avoid the fee by joining now! Visit: http://foodsystemsnyc.org/joinnow