50th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, November 2, 2019, 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Events
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Events
Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary UpRising Gala! Guests can expect an engaging speaker, a very special awards program, delicious food and drink, and the unbeatable ambiance of our world famous Botanical Garden. We’ll reflect on the fortitude, wisdom, and unwavering commitment of our founders, as well as celebrate the tireless work of MCE today and reflect on how that work is shaping the narrative for future generations of environmentalists!
Right to Harm Screening – Kirksville, MO
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for the Kirksville screening of this documentary expose on the public health impact of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) across the U.S., told through the eyes of residents in five rural communities. When pushed to their limit, these disenfranchised citizens band together to demand justice from their legislators.
A panel discussion with representatives from various groups working on this issue in Missouri will follow the screening, with opportunities to take action and get involved in the fight against CAFOs in Missouri. Panelists include Mark Thompson (Adair County Commission), Ed Smith (MCE Policy Director), Brian Smith (MRCC Rural Organizer), Jeff Jones (Callaway County – CAFO neighbor), Terry Spence (Socially Responsible Agriculture Project).
Right to Harm Screening – Jefferson City, MO
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us for the Jefferson City screening of this documentary expose on the public health impact of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) across the U.S., told through the eyes of residents in five rural communities. When pushed to their limit, these disenfranchised citizens band together to demand justice from their legislators.
Following the movie, a panel of Missouri farmers and Farm related organizations will discuss the lawsuit against the Missouri bill to limit local control over the operation of CAFOs in our communities.
Known & Grown STL Panel – Food Week at WashU
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
This summer, MCE launched Known & Grown STL, their new marketing program for farmers in the St. Louis Foodshed who use environmentally-responsible practices. Come out to this informative event to learn why MCE chose 150 miles to be their definition of “local,” what “environmentally-responsible” practices are, and most importantly, hear from a few Known & Grown farmers about why they farm the way they do, what they grow, and how you can support their work.
Right to Harm Screening – St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for the St. Louis premiere of this documentary expose on the public health impact of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) across the U.S., told through the eyes of residents in five rural communities. When pushed to their limit, these disenfranchised citizens band together to demand justice from their legislators.
A panel discussion with representatives from various groups working on this issue in Missouri will follow the screening, with opportunities to take action and get involved in the fight against CAFOs in Missouri.