Climate Change Event: Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Boise Farmers Market

Idaho farmers, wineries, restaurants, and elected officials highlight
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 11^th and Grove St., Boise