Us-Mexico Farmers Forum
Mexico City
February 2004
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A 2nd bi-national forum between U.S. and Mexican farmers to explore
agriculture and trade issues was held in Mexico City on February 11-12. The
forum was a continuing effort to create a culture of solidarity amidst
schemes of economic globalization. Farmers on both sides of the border came
together to explore mutual concerns of agricultural trade.
* 2nd Forum Program
* Joint Statement
* Session Discussions
* Quotes from Farmers
* American Corn Growers join Mexican Farmers in Call for Food Sovereignty
US-Mexico Farmers Forum
Des Moines, Iowa
October 2003
The 1st bi-national forum between U.S. and Mexican farmers to explore
agriculture and trade issues was held in Des Moines, Iowa on October 13. The
forum was an effort to create a culture of solidarity amidst schemes of
economic globalization. Farmers, scholars and journalists came together to
explore mutual concerns in the light of agricultural trade.
A bi-national forum between U.S. and Mexican farmers to explore agriculture and trade issues was held in Des Moines, Iowa on October 13. The forum was an effort to create a culture of solidarity amidst schemes of economic globalization. Farmers, scholars and journalists came together to explore mutual concerns in the light of agricultural trade.
Proceedings Summary of US-Mexico Farmers Forum
Present at the forum were representatives of the American Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, National Family Farm Coalition and Women, Food and Agriculture Network. Click here for a complete list of
PARTICIPANTS.
Coming from Mexico were members of the farmers’ movement
El Campo No Aguanta Mas (The Countryside Cannot Bear it Anymore), among other organizations. Click here for a complete list of the
MEXICAN DELEGATES.
The USA-Mexico Farmers Forum was sponsored by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, Catholic Relief Services and the Social Pastoral Commission of the Mexican Episcopate. The day began with an invocation by the Most Reverend Joseph Charron, Bishop of Des Moines and a member of the Board of Trustees, Catholic Relief Services. Click on the headings below for details about the forum and related items.