Alumnus Chris Brown of Growing Veterans to speak on sustainable organic farming Oct. 10
Western Washington University alumnus Chris Brown, founder and director of the non-profit organization Growing Veterans will speak at the Western Washington Retirement Association's fall luncheon on Friday, Oct. 10, at Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Avenue.
Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
Brown is a combat veteran with the U.S. Marines and Purple Heart recipient who returned from a tour in Iraq and two in Afghanistan determined to help fellow post 9/11 veterans reintegrate into their home communities. He will speak on the role of Growing Veterans and sustainable organic farming as a solution to problems such as aging Washington state farmers, educating citizens about local food resources and eliminating veteran isolation within local communities through farming.
Cost is $15 for 草榴社区RA members and $18 for non-members. For reservation information, contact Patricia Roberts at 360-676-2593.