Farm Bill Lobbying Training: Harnessing the Power of Grassroots Activism

🚨 **Stop the Power Grab: Fight the Save Our Bacon Act!** 🚨 Big Pork is trying to strip away decades of progress for farm animals by including the Save Our Bacon Act in the Farm Bill. But together we have something they don’t have - the grassroots power of an entire movement! An incredible line up of animal protection organizations from across the movement are joining forces to host a high-impact, virtual Grassroots Lobbying Training. Whether you are a seasoned activist or completely new to political advocacy, this event will equip you with everything you need to successfully lobby your U.S. Senators and keep this dangerous provision out of the final Farm Bill. - *Signatories:* DC Voters for Animals, New Roots Institute, The Humane League, Pro-Animal Future, Compassionate Action for Animals, Voters for Animal Rights, Chilis on Wheels, Vegan Activist Alliance, Jewish Vegan Life, Kirkpatrick Policy Group, Attorneys for Animals, Mercy for Animals, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion in World Farming, NC Animal Advocates United. **What You’ll Get From the Training** In just 1 hour, our team and expert Farm Bill lobbyist Brianna DelDucca will give you a crash course in effective political advocacy. - *The Inside Scoop:* A brief breakdown of what the SOB Act is and where the Farm Bill currently stands. - *Lobbying 101:* General tips on how to confidently talk to politicians and what a standard legislative meeting looks like. - *Mastering the Messaging:* Deep-dive talking points covering animal welfare, consumer choice, states' rights, and supporting family farmers. - *Practice & Community:* Small breakout groups to practice your pitch, followed by a live Q&A session. **After The Training, We Take Care of the Logistics!** Don't worry about cold-calling or emailing Senate offices. After the training, you will have the opportunity to [**sign up**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelvCPuEAyvAsNItAdybAbLj0ZdeEF1d4zH1qkvHzBBUFB11A/viewform) to lobby with us! From there, we will schedule the virtual meetings and attend them right alongside you. We will also provide a comprehensive talking points document for you to review beforehand. Can't make the live session? Sign up anyway! We will send a recording of the training to everyone who registers, so you can still participate in the upcoming Senate meetings. Note: By registering for this event, you acknowledge that the information you provide may be shared with the event co-hosts for purposes related to event planning, administration, and follow-up communications. Your registration information will not be sold, distributed, or shared with any organizations or individuals outside of the event co-hosts.