Engaging Communities Through Issues Forums

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTRIBUTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MEET THE AUTHORS

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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FOREWORD

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Origins of Our Story

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Origins of 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2021

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Who is This Guide For?

How Should I Use the Guide?

Why Use a Forum?

Our Story – Why We Used Forums to Address Farm and Farm Family Issues

ABOUT FORUMS

What is a Forum?

Our Story – About Our Forums

What are the Principles of Successful Forums?

HOW TO NAME AND FRAME ISSUES

What is “Naming and Framing” an Issue ? Why is “Naming and Framing” So Important?

Our Story – Naming and Framing Issues for Our Forums

HOW TO ENGAGE MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

Identifying People

Recruiting Representatives of the Community

HOW TO PLAN A FORUM FOR SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT

How to Plan a Forum Planning Timeline

Agenda of a Forum Using the Principles of a Successful Forum

Engaging Others

Our Story — Engaging Others and Creating Our Forum

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