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Grow Montana, the statewide food policy coalition that was founded in 2005, is undergoing a strategic planning process to help us set our goals for the future. This plan will center both racial and economic equity and to help inform this process, we want to
hear from the diverse stakeholders that make up the Montana food-system.</p>
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We invite small business owners, community leaders and members, and potential partners to join one of three conversations to help the coalition in our planning process. </p>
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Montana farmers market managers & vendors, producers (small, mid-scale, and conventional agriculture), members of Montana Native American Tribes and BIPOC communities are encouraged to participate.</p>
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A professional facilitator will guide the sessions and the coalition’s coordinator will attend to answer general questions and provide context for the conversations.</p>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);font-weight:bold;color:rgb(115, 72, 84)">Sessions are capped at 12 participants. As an acknowledgement of your time and effort, each participant will receive a $100.00 honorarium
for participation.</strong></p>
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If you are enthusiastic about your role in the food system and are comfortable speaking up in a virtual environment with new people, this would be a fantastic opportunity for you!</p>
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Use the links below to register for a session. Zoom details will be sent once registration is received.</p>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);font-weight:bold;color:rgb(115, 72, 84)"><a href="https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/427/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=37093" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);outline:0px;max-width:100%">Community
Focus Group I – Saturday – August 20th, 2022, 9:30AM – 11AM. </a></strong></p>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);font-weight:bold;color:rgb(115, 72, 84)"><a href="https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/427/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=37095" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);outline:0px;max-width:100%">Community
Focus Group II – Friday – September 9th, 2022, 10AM- 11:30 AM. </a></strong></p>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);font-weight:bold;color:rgb(115, 72, 84)"><a href="https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/427/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=37096" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);outline:0px;max-width:100%">Community
Focus Group III – Thursday – September 15th, 2022, 10:30AM – 12:00 PM. </a></strong></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important">Questions? Contact the Grow Montana’s coordinator, Maura Henn at </span><a href="mailto:maurah@ncat.org" style="border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225);font-size:15px;font-family:roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;max-width:100%;color:rgb(115, 72, 84)">maurah@ncat.org</a><span style="color:rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important"> or
at 406-723-7579</span><br>
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