Through court actions, organized land purchases, and community organizing, these groups are attempting to reclaim a stake in the American dream and reverse minority land loss, estimated at 1,000 acres every day. Leaders and grassroots activists from Canada, Mexico, and the United States will assemble in Madison to describe current strategies, share findings, and develop plans for action. The public is encouraged to participate. They will be joined by nearly 100 others who will present their stories and strategies for increasing minority land holdings and protecting community security. The closing session will feature of panel of journalists discussing how to focus media attention on the critical problem of land loss in North America's communities of color.
Registration is now open.
Gene F. Summers 340C Ag Hall Department of Rural Sociology University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 53706 ph.