Edgar Winters, Director of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC), advocated for industrial hemp cultivation in Oregon before the Department of Agriculture in January

Edgar Winters, Director of the Oregon Agriculture Food and Rural Consortium (OAFRC), advocated for industrial hemp cultivation in Oregon before the Department of Agriculture in January 2015. This discussion was published on February 11, 2015.

On February 12, 2015, Steve Elliott of Hemp News reported that Winters received Oregon's first state permit to grow industrial hemp. Winters and a nonprofit group planned a 25-acre hemp field for that spring.

Join CCL Communications Coordinator Steve Valk for a webinar designed to boost your confidence in writing effective letters to the editor and building key press relationships. This training

Join CCL Communications Coordinator Steve Valk for a webinar designed to boost your confidence in writing effective letters to the editor and building key press relationships. This training clarifies the role of media and CCL media managers, reviews CCL's four main engagement strategies, and details available resources from the Communications Team for your local media work.

The session covers essential topics such as media's role, manager responsibilities, and engagement opportunities. Access the presentation slides here and find additional training materials on the CCL Community Training Page here.

Improve your climate-focused op-ed writing skills with a CCL training led by Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Coordinator.

This training covers the entire process, from writing new

Improve your climate-focused op-ed writing skills with a CCL training led by Steve Valk, CCL’s Communications Coordinator.

This training covers the entire process, from writing new op-eds and successful submission to understanding the editorial process, including ideas and examples.

Find additional resources here: Presentation Slides, CCL Community Training Page, and Op-Ed Templates.

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David

Five activists provided a Washington D.C. legislative update on industrial hemp at Hemfest 2013. Doug McVay narrated the session, featuring panelists Steve Levine, Dave Seber, Adam Eidinger, David Bronner, and David Pillar.

More information from the event can be found at Hemfest 2013.

In "Promised Land," Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman, who, with partner Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), targets a rural town for his company's expansion. Their mission

In "Promised Land," Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman, who, with partner Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), targets a rural town for his company's expansion. Their mission involves securing drilling rights, bringing them into conflict with the local community.

The film explores the tension between big business interests and small-town values, specifically focusing on the controversial practice of fracking in rural America.

Interested in a Creation Care Team (CCT)? CCL’s Steve Coleman and Roger Ingersoll will discuss CCT challenges and successes. Paz Artaza-Regan (Catholic Climate Covenant) will then share CCT

Interested in a Creation Care Team (CCT)? CCL’s Steve Coleman and Roger Ingersoll will discuss CCT challenges and successes. Paz Artaza-Regan (Catholic Climate Covenant) will then share CCT resources, including meeting materials, facility suggestions, and policy advocacy.

Paz Artaza-Regan, Catholic Climate Covenant Program Manager, oversees CCTs and develops educational materials. Steve Coleman, a retired engineer, has six years of CCL and Catholic outreach experience, including starting a creation care group and authoring a creation care booklet: http://bit.ly/catholic-ccl.

Roger Ingersoll, a retired ExxonMobil professional and CCL leader, is active in Catholic Action Teams, with global project experience and climate advocacy.

TEDMED hosts an annual conference focusing on health and medicine. The 2013 TEDMED conference is scheduled for April 16-19 at the John F.

TEDMED hosts an annual conference focusing on health and medicine. The 2013 TEDMED conference is scheduled for April 16-19 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Their YouTube channel features nearly 200 videos from previous events.

Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has launched the Arts in Crisis Initiative. This program calls upon individuals and organizations to offer their skills and

Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has launched the Arts in Crisis Initiative. This program calls upon individuals and organizations to offer their skills and expertise to arts professionals and organizations struggling during the current economic crisis.

The Center plans to match arts managers in need with the expertise of professionals both at the Kennedy Center and across the nation, providing vital support for survival.

Steve Leonard, CEO of Singularity University (SU), has over 25 years of IT industry experience across Asia and Europe, and senior government roles in Singapore, implementing national innovation

Steve Leonard, CEO of Singularity University (SU), has over 25 years of IT industry experience across Asia and Europe, and senior government roles in Singapore, implementing national innovation programs. SU, a Silicon Valley-based organization (SU.org), empowers leaders to understand future technologies and impact one billion people.

Before SU, Leonard founded SGInnovate, a Singapore government-owned company, launching over 90 deep-tech startups with $50M invested and engaging 35,000 people. He previously led Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority and spent two decades as a global tech executive. He also serves on the boards of Singapore Post and AsiaSat. This talk was given at a TEDx event.

Satish Kumar, a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, reflects on the visionary leaders who shaped his outlook and approach to life.

His influences

Satish Kumar, a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, reflects on the visionary leaders who shaped his outlook and approach to life.

His influences include Mahatma Gandhi, HH Dalai Lama, Bertrand Russell, John F. Kennedy, and Fritz Schumacher. For more information, visit resurgence.org/satish-kumar.