Our work is centered on young people from Kindergarten to 12th grade, focusing on food literacy and community engagement through programs like the Youth Ambassador Program, which connects students and parents virtually.
The Farm Bill is crucial for necessary improvements in agriculture, but the implementation often disappoints, highlighting a need for radical refocus on priorities and processes affecting farmers and organizations.
There is an inequity in funding where specialty crop producers receive less investment compared to large commodity producers, despite specialty crops being essential for public health and wellness.
The accessibility issues faced by farmers in applying for funding are frustrating and highlight discriminatory practices within the USDA, which need to be addressed for equitable resource distribution.
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