Advocacy in Agroforestry (Cristel Zoebisch hosted by Emilie)

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Come learn about the workings of the federal policymaking process and how to make your voice heard! During this session, we will talk about how change happens, where grassroots and grasstops voices come in, and how to identify opportunities to influence policy at the federal level. We will also discuss how the Agroforestry Coalition has advocated for proposals in the upcoming Farm Bill and what the current policy landscape looks like. Join us for a discussion on how to make your voice heard and how to start thinking like an advocate.

Cristel Zoebisch is an independent consultant and founder of Rooted Strategy & Policy. She supports her clients in advancing policy proposals at the federal level and in translating strategic vision into tangible actions. She is the Co-Chair of the Policy Working Group for the Agroforestry Coalition and has been at the forefront of policy ideation and advocacy to scale agroforestry over the past few years. Prior to launching her own firm, Cristel advocated for small and midsize farmers and ranchers implementing sustainable agricultural systems at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, and she launched the Land Policy team at the carbon removal nonprofit Carbon180. Cristel holds a BA in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and an MA in Food Studies from New York University.