A Day With Grow North Texas and FARFA - Hillsboro

Local food producers in the Hillsboro area are invited to join Grow North Texas and Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance in a day of learning. You may register for all or any part of the day's events:

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Grow North Texas Workshop* -- Legal and Business Issues for Farmers. This workshop will cover common legal questions that local farmers have, including insurance, forming a corporation or other entity, employees & volunteers, right to farm, & zoning. The information is not a substitute for individual legal advice, but will give you the basics on these topics and suggestions on how to find the right answers for your farm or small food business.

12-12:30 p.m. Lunch provided by FARFA & Grow North Texas

12:30-2:30 p.m. FARFA's "Raise Your Voice"* town hall/listening session for small farmers and local food producers, led by Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance Executive Director Judith McGeary.

2:30-3 p.m. Advocacy training session providing you with tools for effective communications with elected officials and for inspiring change.

*The Grow North Texas Workshop is supported by a grant from USDA; FARFA's Raise Your Voice program is support by grants from Farm Aid and Clif Bar Family Foundation.