Rally for Alvin, 1000 Strong

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Dear Real Foodies~

 

With all the talk of balancing the budget, building a new

stadium and redistricting, you'd think our local government would have enough

on their plates. Apparently not so as the agenda against our farmers continues

complete with demands to cease the delivery of wholesome foods and threats of

exorbitant fines and even jail time. If there ever was a time to tell our state

representatives what you think, the time is now!

 

As an extension of last springs unlawful seizure of Alvin

Schlangen’s food truck and $5000 worth of food, the MDA has summoned Alvin to

appear in court over three days beginning May 14. We need YOU to come out and

show your support of Alvin and your disgust at the overreach and wasteful

spending of our state agencies.  More info will come later but think the

Hershberger trial with a Mn twist complete with signs and peaceful rallying.

 

Just as in Baraboo, the rally and court dates will be preceded

by a Know Your Rights workshop with the Raw Milk Freedom Riders and dinner the

day prior on Sunday May 13 from 2-5pm. What better way to celebrate Mother's Day

than by coming together as a community family, educating ourselves about our

Constitutional Rights and then sharing in a nutritious dinner.  We will

truly be a force with which to be reckoned as we congregate, support one another

and gather strength.

 

More details will follow in the coming days but for now, mark these

TWO dates on your calendars:

 

Sunday, May 13, 2-5pm

Know Your Rights Workshop and Dinner

Lauderdale City Hall

AND

Monday, May 14, 7am

1000 for Alvin Schlangen

 Hennepin County Government Center

 

The Milk Freedom Riders were able to assemble several

hundred for the Hershberger rally, let's try to double that for Alvin! If

you've been enjoying food from Alvin or any other of our farmers, you have a

personal stake in this.

 

Of course as with any other function we need volunteers to help

make this a success. Here is a preliminary list of tasks (with more to follow):

 

*Housing and transportation for out of town guests

*Set up and clean up for workshop and dinner

*Food prep and service

*Food donations for dinner

*Sign making for rally

*Social media and coverage for rally

*Video coverage of event

 

Please contact Mel Olsen (612-327-8855 or mellomom324@...),

Deanna  (612-869-2874 or deanna.miller99@...) or myself if you

wish to

contribute or volunteer. More information will be posted here as well as on the

Milk Freedom Riders Website http://rawmilkfreedomriders.wordpress.com/ 

 

As always, thanks for your dedication and support,

 

Susie Zahratka 

 (651-329-8401 or szahratka@...)