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, GA

Theme: 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"