Farming season is in full swing and it’s not too late to sign up for membership in a World Farmer CSA share. You’ll get locally grown fresh vegetables for 16 weeks while directly supporting immigrant and refugee farmers here in Massachusetts. Sign up here. https://t.co/IxT4CfsFMK
“USDA has a long history of discriminatory policies and practices that dispossessed BIPOC farmers from the land, ignored the climate crisis, and failed to meet the needs of farm and food system workers” - RC Board Member and @Land_Loss Executive Director Savi Horne
@JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris must appoint leaders with a deep commitment to these values, full knowledge of USDA and its programs and whose lived experiences with racial justice provide a crucial balance to the proposed leadership of USDA.
We joined 70+ orgs calling on @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris to select @USDA leaders who understand how to utilize USDA programs to achieve their goals of racial justice + climate + COVID recovery, starting with @NativeAgFund CEO Janie Simms Hipp as Deputy Sec https://t.co/MuyQLUTKpd
What does the Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act do?
1) Ensures access to testing, treatment, and relief benefits
2) Suspends immigration policies that deter immigrants from seeking medical care
3) Provides $ to CDC for language access
We’re a proud #NationofImmigrants
What does the Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act do?
1) Ensures access to testing, treatment + relief benefits
2) Suspends immigration policies that deter immigrants from seeking medical care
3) Provides $ to @CDCgov CDC for language access
We are a #NationofImmigrants
Immigrant families must be able to obtain the care and help they need during this public health emergency without fear or confusion. The public charge rule and enforcement action around sensitive locations deter them from seeking medical care. #NationOfImmigrants@RuralCo
COVID-19 doesn't discriminate on immigration status, socioeconomic status, or English-language proficiency. Programs established to help people suffering during the pandemic must include everyone.
This is a #NationofImmigrants where #DiversityIsOurStrength. Support the CIFPA.
Our country thrives because of our immigrant communities. The Coronavirus Immigrant Protection Act would ensure that they are treated equally during the coronavirus pandemic. We are a #NationofImmigrants.
Harvest Gala is THIS FRIDAY—don’t miss out! For tickets: https://t.co/69HWRtX03x. Brought to you by: Workers Credit Union, National Crop Insurance, Ricky’s Towing, Old Schoolhouse Pub, MRS Specialty Svcs. Without their support—and yours!—our work wouldn’t be possible.
Our 5th Annual Tour de Farm held last Friday was a success! Thank you to all the folks that came out to visit us and our farmers, and to walk around our very own @FlatsMentorFarm. We were delighted to speak with all… https://t.co/QlmTz6aWz2
We are happy to share that Maria Moreira, Executive Director of World Farmers is one of the 20 plant advocates featured in the new exhibit, Horticultural Heroes at Tower Hill Botanic... https://t.co/987DhXJJhH
We can’t stop smiling after a successful day at the State House. Thank you Senator Dean A. Tran for being at the hearing and for making HIP a priority. And thank you to the staff of Senator Jamie Eldridge for... https://t.co/ta9qwRzCCz
Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) makes fresh fruits and vegetables affordable in a way where farmers don’t have to compromise on price. We are honored to be a part of the day, making our voice heard. #HIPLobbyDay2019#HIPworks https://t.co/OL3yFz8pj4
Flats Mentor Farm represented by Txong Yang at the State House today speaking with advocates and legislators about the importance of the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) to Massachusetts farmers and community... https://t.co/9bcqOvdHT6
World Farmers' is releasing an Intern Blog Series, featuring reflections written by 2017 and 2018 summer high school interns from Nashoba Regional High School. To read the full series, visit our blog page https://t.co/wBDFcdcZIU, and stay... https://t.co/wBDFcdcZIU