[TheUWfarm] Fw: Kenyan Farmer & Report-back March 27 at Hidmo!

Come!  Much to learn!

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From the Grassroots...

Reports from Kenya & Uganda on Food Sovereignty, Agricultural Development and the Gates Foundation

Saturday, March 27, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant, 2000 S Jackson St. Seattle, 98144

Come to hear from Kenyan Farmer & Community Organizer Joshua Machinga, Director of Common Ground in Kenya, and Travis and Heather English Day of CAGJ, who will report back on their travels to Kenya and Uganda, where they are learning about the new "green revolution" in Africa and the alternatives, including a visit to Joshua's program.  You can read more about Heather and Travis's experiences on their blog.

Joshua Machinga's organization Common Ground Program works in many areas, with a special focus on increased food security, crop diversification and the protection of natural resources.  Their sustainable agriculture projects provide families and communities with vital technical and material resources for improving nutrition and increasing income generation. The projects also enable rural farming communities to adapt and survive in the face of challenges to their livelihoods, including globalization, commercialization of food production and climate change.  

Heather and Travis had the opportunity to meet over 50 farmers in their visits with Common Ground and 4 other programs around the country.  They will share images and stories from the thriving organic farming movement in Kenya, as well as the ongoing push for GMO's and chemically dependent agriculture by the Gates Foundation and others.

Co-sponsored by Village Volunteers. Event is free. Eritrean food available for purchase, full bar available.  All ages welcome to attend!  For more info, contact agrawatch@seattleglobaljustice.org; Or call 206-405-4600.