Our Family Farms

Farming in a GMO Free County: Our Next Steps

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Farming in a GMO Free County: Our Next Steps

swiss_chard.jpgCome take a closer look at farming into the future with the passage of Measure 15-119. There will be a reception with light appetizers followed by an engaging presentation and discussion on what is next for family farming in a GMO free Jackson County.   

What are the opportunities? What are the challenges? How are we defending Measure 15-119 (now known as Ordinance 635) ?

6:30 pm - Reception

7:00 pm - Program

8:00 - 8:30 pm - Questions and answers

Presenters include:

  • Chris Hardy, farmer
  • Jared Watters, farmer
  • Elise Higley, farmer, Director of Our Family Farms Coalition
  • Don Tipping, Southern Oregon Seed Growers Association, seed grower
  • Dr. Ray Seidler, scientist
  • Magdaleno Rose-Avila as moderator

We will also give an update regarding the law suit filed against Jackson County.

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Thank you to Thrive for co-sponsoring this event.

WHEN
January 29, 2015 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
WHERE
Medford Library
205 S Central Ave
Medford, OR 97501
United States
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