Just had an interview with Denver farmer/ag labor advocate Fatuma Emmad. She said concept of an "urban-rural divide" rings hollow for many because it often uses "rural" as shorthand for "white conservative."
$1 million in new #COVID19 funding is available to help small/mid-size growers, beginning farmers and ranchers, farmers of color, LGBTQ+ farmers, & female farmers—as those often underserved by public programs bear the brunt of the crisis’s impact. https://t.co/AwH3bDTMAj
$1 MILLION now available from the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture to respond to the #COVID19 emergency needs of #Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, processors & more. We are proud to be part of administering this funding. @coagriculture1 https://t.co/qYbKVD99MD
Thousands of Colorado families are struggling to afford food. According to a new survey 1 in 3 report being food insecure.
It's Congress's responsibility to help. The Senate must take up my bill to support a 15% increase to SNAP benefits to #BoostSNAPNow https://t.co/hrm9tteZqN
Black women killed by police haven’t been highlighted in the same way as Black men, says Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-founder of #SayHerName.
“If we can say their names we can know more about their stories."
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While the hard work of farming continues, #COVID19 has interrupted much of our food’s journey from farm to table. A new fund is available for small & mid-size operations in #Colorado to help them adapt. Apply by May 4! https://t.co/qYbKVD99MD
Join us in supporting the next generation of farmers. For every RT or tweet using #farmers today, 1/1, we’ll donate $1 to @YoungFarmers, up to $250,000 👩🌾
Time is running out! Our partners @patagonia are matching all donations made through Patagonia Action Works, and they've almost reached their cap for all grantees. There is no better time to support #youngfarmers. Your gift today will have 2x the impact!
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