>Food, Farms and the Environment
>Impacting the 2007 Farm Bill
>
>Thursday, February 8, 2007
>1 pm to 4 pm
>St. James Lutheran Church
>5665 Merle Hay Road
>Johnston, Iowa
>
>Will authorization of the Farm Bill maintain the 
>conventional policies of the past? Or can we set 
>a course for more innovative farm, food and environmental policies?
>
>How can citizens support sustainable agriculture 
>here at home while also respecting the needs of our global community?
>
>This forum will address these questions and 
>offer necessary reforms in the next Farm Bill. 
>Learn about food, farm and environmental 
>policies within the context of social and economic justice for all.
>
>Iowa is a crucial player in the next Farm Bill: 
>Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) is chair of the Senate 
>Agricultural Committee. Congressmen from Iowa 
>are also expected to be on the House Agriculture 
>Committee once final appointments are made.
>
>So join with us in our efforts to advocate for 
>fair and equitable farm policies as Congress writes new legislation in 2007.
>
>This forum is free and open to the public. 
>Please let us know if you plan to attend ­ 
>informational materials will be distributed and refreshments served.
>
>If you are coming from outside the Des Moines 
>area and need travel support, please contact us. 
>We will help cover your gasoline costs.
>
>For more information and to RSVP, contact:
>Robert Gronski at 515-270-2634 or e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>Russell Melby at 515-274-2224 or toll free in 
>Iowa, 1-888-297-2767, or by e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>Sponsoring organizations and presenters include:
>Br. David Andrews, CSC, executive director, and 
>Robert Gronski, policy coordinator, National Catholic Rural Life Conference
>
>Rev. Russell Melby, regional director, Church World Service
>
>Rev. Kathy Gerking, Bishop's assistant, 
>Southeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA Rural Ministry Team
>
>Daniel Owens, rural policy program organizer, Center for Rural Affairs
>
>The National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 
>headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is the major 
>voice of the Catholic Church on rural life 
>concerns. Visit www.ncrlc.com<http://www.ncrlc.com/> to learn more about their Farm Bill campaign.
>
>Church World Service is a cooperative ministry 
>of 35 Protestant, Orthodox and Anglican 
>denominations working for trade justice and 
>reform of the Farm Bill. Visit www.churchworldservice.org<http://www.churchworldservice.org/>
>
>The mission of the Rural Ministry Team of the 
>Southeastern Iowa Synod is to assist rural and 
>small town ELCA congregations in the 
>Southeastern Iowa Synod to become more effective 
>followers of Jesus. Visit www.seiasynod.org<http://www.seiasynod.org/>
>
>The Center for Rural Affairs, based in eastern 
>Nebraska, is working to strengthen small 
>businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural 
>communities. Visit www.cfra.org<http://www.cfra.org/> to learn more 
>about their issues and program work.
>
>Directions to St. James Lutheran Church:
>St. James Lutheran is located in Johnston, Iowa, 
>just north of I-35/80 on Merle Hay Road. Exit at 
>Merle Hay Road (Exit 131) and head north about a 
>half mile. St. James Lutheran is located at 5665 
>Merle Hay Road (east side). Ample parking in back of the church.

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