A longtime advocate for justice, food security, and an economy that works for everyone, Representative McGovern is also a member of the Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus.
The Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) is honored to welcome Congressman Jim McGovern, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Massachusetts, as the keynote speaker for our 14th Annual Meeting, coming up on March 15. Organized under the theme, “Build a Better World, Together,” the gathering will be both an opportunity to celebrate the 2025 International Year of Co-operatives and to work together to confront the challenges of our day as we support the shared success of our co-ops, increase of impact for our communities, and amplify our voices before policy-makers.
In the context major changes taking place in DC, our communities, and around the world, Mr. McGovern continues to be a champion for the people of our region, and a global leader working to end hunger, protect human rights, and promote peace. First elected to Congress in 1996, Jim currently serves as a senior member of the Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Nutrition and Oversight, is the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Rules and is a member of the bipartisan Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus. On the House Agriculture Committee, he has been a global leader in the fight to end hunger, fighting for and successfully securing a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to make ending hunger a national priority. We’re looking forward to Congressman McGovern’s comments on the role and potential of our food co-ops and our members in helping to build a more just, sustainable, and inclusive food system and economy at this critical time.
Building on our dialog with Congressman McGovern, our Annual Meeting will include peer dialogs designed for networking and collaboration, a celebration of our Neighboring Co-operator, and board elections. Afternoon workshops will focus on several relevant topics including policy advocacy in our new environment, stories from the international co-operative movement, and partnering with financial service providers.
Registration information has be sent directly to our Member Co-ops. We look forward to seeing our members and partners there!
For resources from past NFCA Gatherings, please visit https://nfca.coop/membergatherings