Two new trade agreements (the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) threaten years of work supporting family farmers, good food and building a more just food systems in favor of securing more profits for multinational corporations. As negotiations continue in secret and the President seeks to secure Fast Track authority to avoid working with Congress, it is essential that those who care about our food system weigh in. What do those interested in fighting for a better food and farm system need to know to influence the debate? On December 10 at 3pm EST, join us on Twitter for #FoodTradeFail, a discussion with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) and a host of other experts and organizations to get your questions answered. Read more about the proposed agreements and how to join the chat on our blog.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:22:24 +0000