Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference: Feb 29-Mar 1

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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We think of heroes as men and women who, in a single moment, do something great. But in farming, heroes are the people who rise up and battle anti-farming politics - time and time again.

You can be a hero, too. All it takes is a little basic training. Attend the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference (GALC) scheduled for February 29-March 1, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.

With two days of general sessions and workshops, you will learn what issues to take aim at, how to scale the obstacles between you and your elected officials, and how to mobilize your team to victory. In other words, you'll learn how to be all you can be!

GALC workshop sessions will focus on a number of issues including farm bill, local government, rural development, transportation, environment, and legislative issue updates, just to name a few. (Download the complete agenda or view descriptions of workshop sessions.)

Again this year, you'll see firsthand what happens when hundreds of farmers, just like you, partner together on issues during the Statewide Legislative Reception on Wednesday evening.

You'll have the opportunity to see various demonstrations that will provide insight into how to be a hero on the farm, on the road and for the environment.

The cost of the conference is $50 for Wednesday only, $30 for Thursday only, or $70 for both days (a savings of $10).

The pre-registration deadline has passed. Please contact Mary Jo Kobbeman for information regarding on-site registration.

Conference Workshops