As part of the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF), FAO will convene an international Forum on Communication for Development and Community Media for Family Farming (FCCM) to showcase the role of Communication for Development (ComDev) methods and tools as a driver for innovation and family farmers' participation in rural development strategies. The FCCM main objectives are to: showcase the contribution of ComDev, particularly community media, to family farming, providing evidence of innovative programmes and farmer-led experiences; raise awareness about the potential of communication in agriculture and rural development, giving voice to farmers and civil society organizations, rural institutions, private sector and community media; and identify opportunities, policy options and strategic initiatives to promote ComDev policies and services in support of family farming and rural development. The Forum's recommendations are expected to contribute to the Global Dialogue on Family Farming, to be held in Rome from 27-28 October 2014.  

dates: 23-24 October 2014  
venue: FAO Headquarters, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy  
location: Rome, Lazio, Italy  
contact: Mario Acunzo  
phone: +39-06-570-52448  
e-mail: Mario.Acunzo@fao.org  
www: http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/iyff/docs/FCCM_Rome2014_ConceptNote.pdf