As wildfires bear down upon California like never before, our farmers must adapt to a New Normal, coping with loss, and preparing themselves for a threat with no signs of slowing. Hear from farmers who found themselves caught in the most destructive wildfire in our state’s history. What can we learn from their tragedy? How can farms better prepare for the next inevitable disaster? How do these fires fit within the larger climate crisis and agriculture’s role in that fight? And how does a local food and farm community respond collectively to assure safety for all, a resilient rural economy, and an equitable recovery?
Track and Session Info
Track:
Activism, Policy, Community
Session:
C | 3:30 pm
Date and Location
Date:
Thu, Oct 11, 2018
Day:
Thursday
Presenter(s):
David Cooper
Title:
David Cooper
Presenter Affiliation:
Oak Hill Farm
Melissa Lely
Title:
Melissa Lely
Presenter Affiliation:
Bee Well Farm
Tim Page
Title:
Tim Page
Presenter Affiliation:
FEED Sonoma
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