Advocacy Action Center
Tools and Techniques
This section of the Advocacy Action Center is designed to provide advocates with the tools and resources they need to speak out for positive produce marketing policies.
Take Action Now: Link directly to PMA's online action center and send an e-mail to your elected officials.
Advocacy To Do List: Looking for ways to build long-term relationships with policy makers? Look no further. Here are 25 things you can do TODAY to be an effective advocate.
PMA's Online Advocacy Classroom: Take a course on how to be an effective advocate.
Articles: Review and download articles on various aspects of effective advocacy, such as having a meeting, putting together a site visit and the Top 10 Things Elected Officials and Staff HATE to Hear.
U.S. Congressional Calendar: Members of the House and Senate are often back in their districts meeting with consituents. Effective advocates will use these times as opportunities to raise their issues with their representatives.
- Access the House Schedule
- Access the Senate Schedule
Templates: Gain access to sample one-pagers, letters, statements and talking points for use when dealing with elected officials.