08/15/2007: "“Let's Talk!” In The Ag Tent"

The “Ag Tent” has a lot going on in it (see story below), and one of the things the public is invited to participate in, is being billed as “A new way of talking about issues important to all of us.”

The public is invited to join in on a lively, but respectful, conversations during the San Juan County Fair from August 15th to 18th in the Ag Tent (next to the Sustainable San Juans (outdoor triangle) exhibit).

The goal of the "Conservation Cafés" is to foster good conversation (not conversion or debate) that will help to guide the San Juans in a good direction. Conservation Cafés will be held throughout Fair time on topics such as: *What is good STEWARDSHIP? * What do you think is the most important action to take to move the San Juans towards a more sustainable future? * How can we better support our local economy (e.g. farmers)? * Can we consume less and still be happy? And more!

The first rule is to SHOW UP ON TIME! Please look for daily schedules posted throughout the Fairgrounds and in the Fair's Daily News distributed during the Fair.

Conservation Cafés are patterned on the now-national community-building movement, Conversation Cafés, started by Vicki Robin, author of "Your Money or Your Life," in 2001 in Seattle.

Local organizers hope that islanders will enjoy and value our talks at the Fair and will want to continue them throughout the year on their own islands.

Tired of small talk? Try some BIG talk! Bring your curiosity, good humor, neighborliness, thoughtfulness, and a non-alcoholic beverage.