Wholesome Wave, in collaboration with the National Farm to School Network present Introduction to Advocacy and Food and Agriculture Policy: Perspectives from National Farm & Food Advocacy Experts

What is the Farm Bill and which programs are involved? How does the Farm Bill compare to the Child Nutrition Act? And how can you as an individual influence these crucial pieces of legislation?

This webinar is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about federal food and agriculture legislation and advocacy. The primary goal is to build participants' understanding of the Farm Bill and the Child Nutrition Act, and inform audience members on ways they can advocate for policy change on a national, state, and local level. In addition, this webinar aims to help mobilize participants to contact their members of Congress while work on the 2013 Farm Bill is in progress.

Helen Dombalis of the National Farm to School Network provides an overview of the Farm Bill and Child Nutrition Act, their impacts, and current status. In addition, Sarah Hackney of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition provides in-depth advocacy training for participants.