West Coast

REGISTER NOW for the RFC California Leadership Training!

Summer Leadership Training 2011

What: RFC's leadership training for the West Coast

Where: Davis, CA. Once you register, you'll get more info on traveling to the site.

When: August 12-14

Who: You! And all other students on campus who want to start a real food campaign on campus. This training is geared towards students who already understand the issues, and now want to put their knowledge into practice. We will discuss how to plan an effective campaign, how to work with dining services, and how to engage your fellow students.

Why: Because, as students, we need to connect to each other and engage with organizing tools to make change. This training will provide a unique opportunity for students to learn from one another and from experienced organizers working with RFC.

How: Register now! Don't wait to register--the training is limited to about 25-30 students, and spots fill up FAST!

The training only costs $25 for food, lodging, and programming.

*Note that if you are part of the Grassroots Leaders Program, your fee is waived, but you must still register.

STEP 1: REGISTER HERE

STEP 2: PAY ONLINE (click the Paypal button below to pay)

 Contact westcoast@realfoodchallenge.org with questions.

**Also check out the CSSC's Food Systems Initiative

PAST EVENTS:

2011 Strengthening the Roots Convergence

2010 Strengthening the Roots Convergence

RFC at Bioneers!
The Real Food Challenge, in cooperation with the Bioneers Youth Initiative and Just Us for Food Justice, led a food and farming focus track for young people at the 2009 Bioneers Conference.  (http://www.bioneers.org/).

Real Food West Coast Training 2009
August 13-17, 2009
Santa Cruz, CA
***Check out the photo report on our blog!

2nd Annual Strengthening the Roots Super Convergence
Friday Feb 13th to Sunday Feb 15th
UC Santa Cruz

The Strengthening the Roots: Food, Justice, & Fair Trade Convergence was held in Santa Cruz, CA and was organized by the California Student Sustainability Coalition’s Foods Initiative/West Coast Real Food Challenge, United Students for Fair Trade, & the Community Agroecology Network. This regional gathering of students, allies, and other key members of the Fair Trade & Sustainable Food Movement helped build upon past accomplishments and serve as a catalyst for regional integration and leadership development.