Idaho farmers, wineries, restaurants, and elected officials highlight
the critical links between climate change and our food supply
the critical links between climate change and our food supply
(BOISE) — Idaho farmers
and food producers from across the state will speak at the Boise Farmers Market
about the impacts of extreme weather and drought on Idaho agriculture and the
need for a plan to address climate change.
Growers,
businesses, and concerned citizens will come together for “Producing Food,
Reducing Carbon: An Event for People Who Grow and Eat Food,” encouraging
Idahoans to act on climate and support President Obama’s initiatives to limit
carbon emissions.
Saturday’s event
at the Boise Farmers Market will feature live music, speakers, opportunities to
“act on climate,” and local farmers and artisan food producers selling their
products at the market. Learn more about
the nationwide movement to act on climate change by visiting www.iwillact.us or by
searching #ActOnClimate or #IWillAct on Twitter.
What: Rally
to spur citizen action and support of climate change action at the federal
level, focusing on the impacts of climate change on Idaho’s food production.
Who: Sen.
Cherie Buckner-Webb: Member of Idaho Senate Agriculture Committee
Janie Burns: Owner, Meadowlark Farm
(Nampa)
Chance Requa:
Owner, Requa Farms, Inc. (Twin Falls)
Greg Koenig:
Owner, Koenig Distillery and Winery (Caldwell)
Dave Krick:
Owner, Bittercreek Alehouse and Redfeather Lounge (Boise)
When: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MDT
Where: Boise Farmers Market, Corner of 11th and Grove St., Boise
