http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org daily 1 2007-04-18T20:10:39Z http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/food-and-farm-bill-reform We will be watching a video and discussing the 2007 Farm Bill. We will also have time to write letters to our legislators calling on reform to make the Farm Bill a workable solution for Minnesota farmers and farmers around the world. We want the Farm Bill to support conservation programs, nutrition, sustainable agriculture and local farmers as well as reduce overproduction and monocultural practices that harm the environment and distort trade around the world. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-04-26T16:27:42Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/farm-bill-letter-writing-and-stephs-birthday-party Help me celebrate my birthday at a letter-writing party! Come over for homemade soup, bread, cheese, and desserts. We'll all learn more about agricultural policy and write letters to Congress advocating for a Federal Farm Bill that supports small family farms and sustains our beautiful land. If you'd like to bring something, beverages would be appreciated. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-05-03T12:36:01Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/annual-fair-trade-federation-business-conference The Fair Trade Federation is pleased to invite interested retailers, wholesalers, and friends to our 2007 conference, Changing Hands: The Work of Fair Trade. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-04-27T13:06:48Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/fair-play-fest Do you start every morning with a cup of coffee… or two? Who grew your java? Were they paid enough to live? What would it look like if we knew who made our coffee… literally? Join Rohs Street Café and University Christian Church as we thank our Guatemalan Growers. The celebration is a variety of events such as music concerts from over 15 bands, coffee tasting, kids activities, and learning seminars to shed light on the importance of Fair Trade and seeking trade justice. For more information go to www.rohsstreetcafe.com or email us at fairplayfest@gmail.com. All Fair Play Fest proceeds will be used for the coffee farmers and community of Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-05-03T12:28:07Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/make-trade-fair-house-party An opportunity to get educated and inspired about fair trade and the role of the 2007 Farm Bill now in Congress. Meet other Bay Area folks interested in fair trade, write a short letter to Congresswoman Pelosi, and find out how you can get involved with like-minded folks to help spread the word in SF. Socializing, networking, eating and drinking to begin around 6:30pm and a short movie will start at 7:00pm. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-05-04T18:58:24Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/food-farm-bill-house-party We can do it...let's reform the farm bill so people all over the world have a chance to live healthy lives. I look forward to meeting you on Monday at 6:30. I am about a 15 minute walk north of the MacArthur BART station. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-05-07T12:47:17Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/world-fair-trade-day-in-sf Come to Dolores Park this Saturday, May 12th to celebrate World Fair Trade Day! What: Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, and tea tasting. Free giveaways. Learn more about the growing Fair Trade movement! Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco When: Saturday, May 12th from 9am - 4pm Hosts: Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition, Oxfam America Action Corps and AlterEco Take this opportunity to learn more about Fair Trade by visiting our booth in Dolores Park. We will have Fair Trade chocolate, coffees and teas to taste, and other Fair Trade product give aways! We will also have Fair Trade literature available to learn more about this growing movement. Dolores Park is located in San Francisco's Mission District, between Church and Dolores St. on 18th St. World Fair Trade Day is the world’s annual celebration of fair trade. It is the first global campaign that connects fair trade producers and consumers around the world. On and around the second Saturday of May every year, fair trade organizations, stores, consumers, and supporters based in 70 countries campaign for justice in trade and host events promoting fair trade. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-05-07T12:48:37Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/make-trade-fair-house-party-1 Get inspired and educated about global trade distortion, commodity subsidy reform and how you can help alleviate poverty here in the US and abroad! Join Oxfam in reforming the 2007 Farm Bill--your voice can make a difference! Socializing, networking, eating and drinking to begin around 5:30pm and a short movie will start at 6:00pm. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-05-08T13:07:54Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/farm-bill-house-party-cville Learn more about the Farm Bill! Learn how you can help make meaningful, positive change for people in Virginia, the US and the world! No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-05-15T12:36:52Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/give-poor-farmers-a-fighting-chance This year, Congress will debate a new Farm Bill, which for five years will set policies that could either help small farmers at home and abroad-or keep them struggling. The current Farm Bill represents a broken promise to America's farmers and rural communities, and it falls short of meeting its obligations to families that depend on food stamps and conservation programs that protect rivers and streams. To make matters worse, the current Farm Bill actually hurts poor farmers in developing countries. Let's get together and write letters that tell our Congressional representatives to create a Farm Bill that reduces misguided subsidies and shifts those resources to support the programs that really need the money. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-06-04T12:44:55Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/party-to-reform-the-farm-bill Please join us for an Oxfam America Make Trade Fair House Party! No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-06-05T12:32:46Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/farm-bill-house-party-3 House Party to help reform the Farm Bill! No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-06-06T15:28:45Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/party-to-make-trade-fair Join us for drinks and snacks, get inspired and educated about fair trade and the US Farm Bill! No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-06-18T12:27:26Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/speak-out-end-global-poverty-at-the-midtown-global-market Come to the Midtown Global Market and enjoy great food, great music, and a great opportunity to help save family farms, conserve land, and make poverty a thing of the past! • Live music from around the world and great food! • Get discounts at the Market from participating vendors • Learn why Americans have an opportunity this year to conserve land, support family farmers, and end poverty through reform of the US Farm Bill. Then write a letter to make your voice heard in Congress! This event is in conjunction with "Global Bike Days" No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-06-25T14:07:45Z Event http://calendar.oxfamamerica.org/events/discussion-on-food-and-farm-bill-reform Come to Common Roots Cafe on Thursday, July 26, at 7pm, learn about the US Farm Bill, discuss the impact of this legislation on food, nutrition, the environment and global poverty, invite your friends and write to your legislator calling for a better Farm Bill for us all. Brought to you by the Oxfam Action Corps – Minnesota and Common Roots Cafe. No publisher (anonymous) Make Trade Fair 2007-07-23T13:13:33Z Event