Good Morning,

 

Below is a press release from the Center for Rural Affairs that is hosting a Rural Issues Forum on October 5, 2009 here in Viroqua at Western Technical College. If you are interested in attending please contact Virginia Wolking virginiaw@cfra.org , (402) 687-2103 ext. 1017.

 

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

From the Center for Rural Affairs - September 23, 2009 Contact: Virginia Wolking, virginiaw@cfra.org , (402) 687-2103 ext. 1017 or Steph Larsen, StephL@cfra.org , (402) 687-2103 ext. 1014

 

Center for Rural Affairs to Host Rural Issues Forums and Policy Trainings Western Wisconsin Location for Community Discussions

 

LYONS, NE - Center for Rural Affairs organizers Steph Larsen and Virginia Wolking will be conducting several Rural Issue Forums and Policy Trainings in western Wisconsin on October 5, 6 and 7.

 

"Whether you're passionate about agriculture, rural development, health care, energy or another rural issue, join us to talk about what's happening in your rural community," said Virginia Wolking. "We will talk about strategies that have worked in the past as well as emerging tools to shape public opinion and public policy. We will learn from each other and share ideas for building upon our successes to win more policy victories for rural people and rural communities."

 

Organic Valley farmer cooperative is working with the Center of Rural Affair to co-sponsor the Viroqua event, the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service is co-sponsoring the Menomonie event and the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund is co-sponsoring the Superior Event.

 

Individuals interested in attending a rural issues forum, leadership training or for both can RSVP by contacting Virginia Wolking at (402) 687-2100 or virginiaw@cfra.org . There is no charge for attending the forum or the leadership training, and supper is free as well.

 

What: A Rural Issue Forum and Policy Training in western Wisconsin.

 

When and Where:

Monday, October 5th

Viroqua, WI

Western Technical College

Room 115

220 South Main Street

 

Tuesday, October 6th

Menomonie, WI

Menomonie Public Library

600 Wolske Bay Rd

 

Wednesday, October 7th

Superior, WI

Village of Superior Hall

6702 Odgen Ave.

 

Agenda For All Meetings:

4:30-5:30 PM Rural issues forum

5:30-6:00 PM Supper for leadership training participants

6:00-7:00 PM Leadership training

 

For more information visit: www.cfra.org/09/wisconsin/forums or contact Virginia Wolking at virginiaw@cfra.org or (402) 687-2103 ext. 1017.

 

      

      The Center for Rural Affairs was established in 1973 as an unaffiliated nonprofit corporation under IRS code 501(c)3. The Center for Rural Affairs was formed by rural Nebraskans concerned about family farms and rural communities, and we work to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities.

      

      

Sincerely,

 

Emily Joy Rozeske

Office Manager
Valley Stewardship Network
124 1/2 S. Main Street
Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665

 

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