Min. Of Ag. Conf. Part 1 and Part 2
Theme: From the Land to the Man
Part 1: Jan. 21, 2012, Bronwood, GA
Part 2: February 23, 2012 Chicago, Ill
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Part 1:
Jan. 21, 2012, Bronwood, GATheme: Organizing Black Farmers to Produce for the Black Nation
Agenda:
1. 9:00 AM: Welcome: Discuss agenda
2. Overview and Plans: 9:00-9:30
3. Requirements for Production and Selling Farm Products to Commercial Markets: 9:30-10:30
4: How can we service our people in the cities?: 10:30-12:00
5. Lunch: 12:00-1:00 PM
6. Transportation and logistics: 1:00-2:30
7. Organizing the Black Farmers for Nation Building: 2:30-4:00
8. Farm Tour, Optional 4:00-5:00
Location: Muhammad Farms
2569 Southpoint Rd
Bronwood, GA 39826
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Suggested Hotels:
1. Country Hearth Inn & Suites
938 Forrester Dr
Dawson, GA 39842 (229) 995-5725
Room Rates: $49.99 singles, $59.99 doubles
2. Western Motel
1149 Forrester Dr
Dawson, GA 39842 (229) 995-5230
Room Rates: $35.00 singles, $40.00 doubles
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For flights into Atlanta suggested Travel Agent:
Holiday Travel 404 669-9085
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Dawson, Ga is 3 hours from Atlanta by car. If you are flying in to Atlanta, please give us your flight schedule so that we can help you find ground transportation to Dawson.
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Registration, materials and lunch: $25
Registration Deadline: January 16, 2012
If you need more information call us at 229 995-6619 before January 21st or on the 21st at 229 364-3383.
For printable Registration Form click here "Form 1"
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Part 2: February 23, 2012 Chicago, Ill
Theme: Organizing the Consumers in the Cities to Receive Black Farm Products
1. 2:00 PM: Welcome: Discuss agenda
2. Overview and Plans: 2:00-2:30 PM
3. Report from Part 1: Farmers' Perspective: 2:30-3:30
4. MOA Committee Reports 3:30-4:30
5. Buying Club Reports 4:40-5:30
6. Establishing Markets in the Cities: 5:30-7:00
Location: Comfort Suites O'Hare
4200 N. River Road
Schiller Park, Il 60176
Phone" (847) 233-9000
Conference Room: To be announced
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Registration and Materials (includes Conference room rental): $25
Registration deadline: February 16, 2012
If you need more information call us at
229 995-6619 before February 22nd or 229 364-3383 afterwards.For printable Registration Form click here "Form 2"