Civic Engagement Training

The New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council’s Civic Engagement Training introduces participants to the importance of advocacy and helps them find ways to educate policy makers on key issues.

This training provides an introduction to state and national policy in relationship to food and farming systems, and healthy communities. It prepares participants for the New Mexico Legislative session, and includes tools that will support participation during the legislative session and beyond. 

The Civic Engagement Training will help participants understand the New Mexico legislative process, learn how to track legislation, and how to engage legislators around issues through focused dialogue and sharing their stories. The training brings together people who have worked to create strong advocacy around food, farming, conservation and water issues as well legislators and members of state agencies who hold key responsibilities. It will include presentations that explore particular topics.