National Latino Farmers and Ranchers’ Post

Why a co-op?🌿 Because we believe in strengthening our local food system and supporting the farmers who feed our community. 🚜👨🌾👩🌾 By choosing Winchester Co-op Market, you're not just buying groceries- you're investing in local agriculture, sustainable practices, and a healthier future for everyone. 💚 🌱🍎Let's build a strong, community-driven food system together! #CoopMonth #SupportLocal #winchestercoopmarket #LocalFood #SustainableLiving #sustainablelivingtips #supportourfarmers #localagriculture #localbusiness #foodcoop #foodcooperative #foodcooperativeownership

This was a great feature of two local farmers who are taking the fight against hunger in their own hands - and trowels. The solution to crises isn't always far away. Initiatives from international corporations and from governments certainly help, but sometimes the greatest impacts to a community are those solutions sourced more locally. Hear how these farmers are fighting food insecurity and their views on how urban agriculture can continue to do so and educate a whole new generation in agriculture. #BlackFarmers #FoodEquity #Agriculture #UrbanAgriculture

🌱 Today marks #WorldLocalisationDay! On this day, we highlight the need to rebuild healthy local economies, communities and food systems through collective action. Achieving this needs all of us to become active participants in our food system, not just consumers. In collaboration with Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming, Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, Pasture for Life and The Landworkers' Alliance, we recently launched our #LocalFoodPlan report, ‘Growing the Local Food Sector: A Snapshot of Barriers and Solutions.’ 🍎 The report highlights the key challenges in growing the local food sector, as well as a range of solutions from policy support, to aggregation and investment. 🔗 Read the report at: https://lnkd.in/ejQKPvMg 🖱️And learn more in this latest blog from The Landworkers' Alliance: https://lnkd.in/gawnBM-2

🌾 Dive into the heart of Ontario agriculture with the OFA's Cultivating Local webinar series! From November to February, join us to explore ways to boost our agri-food sector and empower our communities. Don’t miss out on this journey to strengthen local food systems and support Ontario's farmers! #CultivatingLocal #SupportLocalAg #OntarioAgriculture"

A brilliant resource launched by The Farming Community Network. The self-assessment checklist allows farmers to quickly and easily evaluate business and personal resilience factors, which are often overlooked in day-to-day farming operations. #businessresilience #wellbeing

🔴 🟠 🟢 Today we have launched the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 to help farmers and farm businesses review some of the common components of business and personal resilience – helping them to identify strengths and highlight areas where additional information or support may be beneficial: https://lnkd.in/epWsXZGa The Greenzone Checklist is available to download from FCN’s FarmWell website and contains helpful information around a wide array of topics relating to business, health, forward-planning and community connections. Users can download or print off the checklist and examine which areas are ‘in hand’ and where they might benefit from investigating further. Topics include partnership agreements, business objectives, work-life balance, diet and exercise, succession planning and links with local communities. Dr Jude McCann, FCN's Chief Executive Officer, said: “Since launch, FarmWell has supported thousands of farmers in exploring their options and planning ahead. We are delighted to now be launching the Greenzone Checklist through FarmWell, which is an easy-to-use way of assessing what’s going well on the farm, and areas that might be beneficial to explore further. This is part of FCN’s proactive work to support farmers’ health, wellbeing and business resilience and to help people to explore their options.” A farmer who utilised the checklist with their family members said: “What a fantastic tool that puts you back on track with a list of things you can to do to alleviate a lot of stress. It’s a well-oiled key to unlock a sometimes very rusty and stubborn box!” 👉 Read more on the FCN website here: https://lnkd.in/e2H8kX7g #farminghelp #farminglife #backbritishfarming #farmwell #farming #agriculture #businessplanning #successionplanning

Small and mid-sized farms are the biggest investors in our local food systems! We all benefit and win when they prosper, which is why CFSA has been dedicated to advocacy work that protects and promotes healthy and prosperous farms, farmers and communities. We are lucky to have recently added another member to our policy team! Alesia Bock, CFSA NC Policy Specialist, will work to drive CFSA's mission to bring ecologically beneficial and economically just alternatives to today's corporate-dominated agriculture paradigm. We asked Alesia to give us some insight into how she view the importance o CFSA's work in the policy/ag space. What draws you to this work? "CFSA is the sweet spot for my three main passions: organic sustainable agriculture, advocacy for that type of food system in the Farm Bill, and focus on regional food systems that provide healthy food access and education to underserved communities. I believe in CFSA’s mission and vision, and I can’t wait to advocate on your behalf of farmers within in North Carolina." What do you think is the most pressing policy issue facing small and mid-sized farms in the Carolinas today?  "I believe access to land for small, beginning farms is a big concern, and that North Carolina is losing farmland at an alarming rate due to pressure for development and the need for more housing. Once farmland is gone, it is unlikely to come back." How do you think farmers can be most proactive in their political environment to help make change?  "Sharing their stories, advocating with groups like CFSA, and making sure their voices are heard, is critically important."  https://lnkd.in/eKCZ4wsh

Strengthening local food systems can improve food access, farmer profitability, economic stability, and community vitality. See how land-grant universities across the South are spearheading innovative research and Extension: https://buff.ly/4c1lHch This project is supported in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture #localfood #foodsecurity

🌾🚜 Supermarkets, Australian agriculture and the power dynamics between them - Farm Writers' Association of NSW's lunch on Friday created quite a stir! Highlights video below👇. Emma Germano from VFF and Mick Keogh from ACCC were in the hot seats. Emma challenged the narrative blaming the supermarket duopoly for both low farm gate prices and high prices for consumers. With ACCC currently undertaking an enquiry into the supermarkets, there's a lot to unpack on the complexities of the agricultural supply chain. What are your thoughts on this issue? Let's keep the conversation going! 🌱🛒 #NSWFarmWriters #Agriculture #SupermarketPower #IndustryInsights

🌿Growing Agriculture Through Community: The Farmsell Way 🌱 👉At Farmsell, we've discovered that community engagement is the key to thriving agricultural trade. By connecting farmers, producers, and consumers, we've seen collaboration drive growth, innovation, and prosperity. Community engagement is no longer a nicety, but a necessity for a resilient food system. Here's how we're making a difference: ✅ Connecting farmers directly with buyers ✅ Organizing local meet-ups for knowledge sharing ✅ Providing a platform for farmers to showcase their produce ✅ Offering educational resources on sustainable farming practices Our approach has led to: 🌿30% increase in farmer income 🌿 20% reduction in food waste 🌿Stronger rural economies At Farmsell, we believe that when farmers succeed, we all benefit.  👉share your thoughts on community-driven agriculture below! What ideas or experiences do you have to share?  #CommunityAgriculture #SustainableFarming #Farmsell