The North Carolina Alliance for Health’s
Grassroots Advocacy Training
on Healthy Food Access
Please join the North Carolina Alliance for Health and Youth Empowered Solutions for a free, interacive training on obesity, and how we can prevent it in our state through increased access to healthy foods. We will talk about what it means to be an advocate for health at the state level and in your own community as well as practice some media and decision-maker advocacy skills. We will also be discussing:
•Food insecurity in North Carolina
•Existing efforts to bring healthy foods to communities across the state
•What to look for on this topic during this year’s General Assembly session
Training participants will then be eligible to receive mini-grant funding to implement a Healthy Food Access Project in their community. These teams will work in their local communities to increase access to healthy and affordable foods through a corner store initiative. Selected teams will be required to participate in statewide advocacy efforts that support the statewide healthy corner store initiative called Healthy on the Go NC.
How to Register
Please RSVP by Monday, March 2nd. Please include the number of youth and adult
attendees and their names. Space is limited
Contact: Diana Manee, 828-232-5801
[email protected]
www.youthempoweredsolutions.org
Register online for the 2015 Business of Farming Conference.
ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference is a day of learning and networking for farmers and those seriously considering farming as a profession. Learn more here. Each year our conference offers business and marketing themed workshops, networking opportunities, and resources to help farmers grow their businesses. The conference also features meetings with wholesale buyers, professional consulting opportunities, business and agricultural exhibits, and a locally sourced breakfast and lunch.
ASAP’s 12th Annual Business of Farming Conference:
ASAP’s 2015 Business of Farming Conference will be held on Saturday, February 14 and will feature a new location at the UNC Asheville Sherrill Center located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. There are 17 workshops to choose from for both beginning and experienced farmers, and NEW this year Friday afternoon intensives hosted by regional farmers and agricultural professionals.
The main conference will be held on Saturday, February 14, 8-5:30 pm. Friday afternoon intensives will be held on February 13 between 1-5 pm in multiple off-site locations. The conference sells out every year so register today to secure your spot!