The National Family Farm Coalition presents an evening discussion with NAMA’s director, Niaz Dorry, in Columbia, Missouri.

The National Family Farm Coalition presents an evening discussion with NAMA’s director, Niaz Dorry, in Columbia, Missouri.

WHAT:    Discussion – ‘Who Fishes Matters’

WHEN:    Saturday, October 23, 4PM-6PM

WHERE:  Broadway Brewery (lower level between 8th and 9th Streets on Broadway, downtown Columbia, MO)

WHY:      To learn more about our current fish and seafood sources and the problems facing family-owned fisheries

Niaz Dorry, coordinating director of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance and advocate for policies promoting small-scale, local fisheries, will discuss, “Who Fishes Matters” at Broadway Brewery on Saturday, October 23.

Niaz will focus on the importance of new policies that advance the rights and ecological benefits of small-scale local, largely rural fishing communities and give more control to local fishermen. She will also draw comparisons with U.S. farm policies that have promoted large-scale factory farming, degrading our rural environments, economies and communities.

Prior to her position with NAMA she was with Greenpeace for 11 years and in Ohio for two years, fighting alongside her community against the WTI (Waste Technologies Industries) hazardous waste incinerator in East Liverpool. She has also worked with the Healthy Building Network, helping to rebuild communities in the Gulf region after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and is well aware of the problems facing rural communities through concentration, lost markets and diminished health care.

Happy hour will include $2.75 Broadway Brewery drafts and some delicious tasting plates, so bring your friends, family and students!

Hope to see you there!