Communications & Community Relations 2-Day Intensive Training

Registration is Closed.

Mon & Tue January 26th & 27th from 5:30 - 7:30pm CST.

The Texas Center for Local Food is launching a powerful new virtual program to help farmers like you shape the narrative and get your farm featured in the news and highlighted in your community. We’re inviting a select group of influential Texas farmers to join a Communications & Community Relations 2-Day Intensive Training, designed to help you craft compelling story pitches and build lasting relationships with journalists and community leaders.

Participants will receive: $320 value for FREE (limited offer)

• Free access to News Media Training for Farmers course on TXFED.org.
• A supportive peer cohort of farm peers to build friendships and ongoing support systems.
• 1:1 coaching from nationally recognized media experts and farmers, Erin Flynn and Harold “Skip” Connett of Green Gate Farms.
• A customized, farm-forward pitch you can bring to the media and to the community.
• The chance to lead by example & shape the future of farmer-focused media outreach in Texas.

Participants commit to:

• Completing pre-requisites by January 14th, 2026
  • Deadline EXTENDED to Monday, January 19th
    • Complete News Media Training for Farmers course and submit Lesson 1 & 2 assignments
• Introducing yourself, share your participation goals, share your experience in telling your story, and ask questions to network with peers in the virtual cohort community platform
• Participating in the 2-day, 2-hour sessions on Monday & Tuesday January 26th & 27th from 5:30 - 7:30pm CT.

RSVP by January 14th, 2026 by completing the form below. Katie Lavallee at TCLF will share program materials and guidance by email within 3-business days.

Set the New Years Resolution to build your communication and community relations skills!
Learn to get your farm the attention it deserves!

Registration for the January 2026 training is closed, but if you complete the form, we will let you know when enrollment for the next training is open!

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