Cosecha Harvest: Community Farm & Ranch Meeting in Atrisco, NM

Written By Rural Coalition

Press Release

For Immediate Release:

August 21, 2019

Contact: Eugene Pickett  505-307-4429   

National Latino Farmers and Ranchers, New Mexico

 

Atrisco-South Valley Farmers and Rancher Community Meeting

Atrisco, NM- A meeting of farmers and ranchers from Atriscos South Valley and Central New Mexico will take place at the South Valley Economic Development Center 318 Isleta Blvd SW.  The community farm and ranch gathering is scheduled for Wednesday August 28, 2019 from 11:30-1:30.

The meeting hosted by National Latino Farmer and Ranchers, Rural Coalition, will include the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and will engage farmers and ranchers on their operations, conservation plans and how to access USDA programs and resources. Other USDA agencies include: Farm Service Agency and Rural Development.

Rural Coalition

Rural Coalition / Coalición Rural is a 48-year old alliance of more than 60 grassroots member organizations across the United States working to protect and sustain land, food, and rural communities. The Coalition includes diverse family farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, tribal communities, and rural advocates.



We bring our combined experience to bear on:

● Advancing policy responsive to the needs in these communities.

● Growing and sustaining community-based groups trusted in their communities.

● Working to sustain justice, fairness, and economic dignity in rural communities.

● Providing effective outreach and technical assistance related to USDA programs.

● Elevating the lived experiences and collective voices of rural communities through communications and advocacy.

https://www.ruralco.org/
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