The process could serve as a think tank, bringing groups together to address overlapping issues, perhaps selecting issues that members might address under their own structure. Agricultural policy needs to work with partners toward sustainable practices. Participation should be diverse, rewarding direct hands-on participants. There is a great need for national publicity through the popular press. Connections Group Policy needs to be connected to and drive by society.
Local connections are paramount.
Model should be driven by a vision, based on values, with recognition of barriers. Movie A movie would be a good publicity tool. Policy would take on human face and impact. Movie would connect art and agriculture.