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Did you know that food choice is a huge focus for mobile farmers' markets? Many mobile markets we work with seek the feedback of their customers to determine what kind of food is carried. "We just ask people anytime we have a chance, ‘What do you want to see on the truck?" - West Sacramento Urban Farm. If you'd like to learn more about mobile farmers' market programs like the West Sacramento Urban Farm, check out this webinar we hosted last year: https://bit.ly/3EewYGZ #FoodChoice #MobileProduceMarkets #BuildingHealthyCommunities

It's National Agriculture Week. The farmland, food security and sustainable food-supply chain is at risk more than ever in our history. Unfortunately, while several States have laws on the books protecting their Farmlands only a few states have decided which Agency will enforce these laws. Know where your food is raised, harvested processed and packaged. It is a matter of National Security. Save our Farmlands. Celebrate Every Day ! #USAFarmers #USAFood #FoodSecurity #NationalSecurity #ForeignOwnershipofFarmland #FarmLandOwnership #FarmersConsumerAwareness #Sustainabilityfood #supplychainsafety #celebrateeveryday #giftoftime #everydayisagift #protecttheeveryday #everydaycounts #livelife #lovelife #livelifewell #celebrateeveryday #hugsomeone #lifeadvice #todayistheday #knowyoucan #handtohand #knowledgebroker #gogetit #youcandoanything #youcandoit #relationshipbuilding #facetoface #handshake #lifesjourney #today #youcan #makeitagreatday #makeitbetter #BuildingRelationshipsBuildsSales #everyday #gifts #maketodaycount #buildingrelationshipsbuildssales #relationshipselling #giftoflife #relationshipdevelopment https://lnkd.in/eP3fxKBk

We see that the world around us is changing. Consumers are becoming more critical about their food. They want more transparency on how food is produced and on the welfare of the animals. 🐄 We cannot and will not ignore this. The reality is that farming and society have lost sight of each other over time. That’s why we need to bring farmers and consumers closer together. 👥 In this short video, Corina van Mourik – Dieleman, shares her vision on the role of farmers in global food production.    #farmofthefuture #lely #consumerbuyin 

Here are a few tips / simple steps that anyone can take to create positive change around us, in ways both big and small. #foodsystems #foodequity #foodjustice #environmentaljustice | Modern Farmer

Last week, I moved and spoke to a motion regarding the wine industry, which was drafted by my colleague Tim Whetstone - Member for Chaffey. Tim and I, along with Federal Member Tony Pasin MP have been calling on both state and federal governments to provide support to growers doing it tough. While there is clearly an urgent need to boost marketing efforts, there is also a need to focus on adjusting supply. This is simply the reality of the global wine market in 2024. #SouthAustralian growers, in particular those in the #Riverland region, need assistance to adjust, either to higher value grapes and wine or, should they wish, alternate food and fibre production. Failure to do so, and as a matter of urgency, risks socioeconomic damage not only to the wine sector, but to regional support industries such as irrigation trusts, allied and support businesses, retail businesses, and the greater community.

As we continue to celebrate National Beef Month - Make sure to view the slide show from Farm Progress, May 16, 2024 recent article "Farmers pivot, satisfy #EatBeef demand". We're confident you'll be inspired from the stories of farmers, ranchers and researchers whose resiliency and dedication to overcome outside challenges, are ensuring beef is on the table! https://bit.ly/3QTrbwF

Perspectives on grower programs have shifted at both the farmgate and for Ag retailers over the years. Check out 'The Evolution of Grower Programs in the USA' per Stratus Ag Research: https://lnkd.in/g9GFtkxx?

Today, we celebrate farmers and their hard work, reminding us of the importance of dedication and commitment to service. Happy Farmers’ Day! #Winfluentialsconsultancy #CustomerServiceTraining #CustomerExperience #CustomerRetention #SalesAdvisory #FarmersDay

🌿 Sustainable Agriculture: From Booker T. Whatley to Karen Washington 🌱 As #BlackHistoryMonth marches forward, Kilimo Collective continues to shine a spotlight on the #luminaries leading the way in sustainable agriculture. Today, we honor two visionaries whose contributions have sown the seeds for a #greener future and a more #equitable #foodsystem. Historic #Innovator: Booker T. Whatley 📚 Booker T. Whatley, a pioneering advocate for small-scale #farming, laid the groundwork for what would become fundamental components of #sustainable agriculture today: #CommunitySupportedAgriculture (CSA) and the farm-to-table movement. Whatley's forward-thinking principles emphasized the importance of small farmers connecting directly with their communities, advocating for diversified crops, and the economic model of "Pick-Your-Own" farms. His work has inspired a generation of farmers to adopt practices that support both the land and local #economies, proving that #sustainability and #profitability can go hand in hand. Contemporary #Champion: Karen Washington 🌻 Building on Whatley's legacy, Karen Washington, Co-founder of Rise & Root Farm, stands as a towering figure in #foodjustice, #urbanfarming, and #sustainability. Her work in New York has transformed vacant lots into vibrant urban farms and cultivated a community deeply rooted in equity and accessibility to fresh, healthy food. Washington's advocacy extends beyond the fields, challenging #systemic barriers in the food system and #empowering communities to reclaim their right to grow, eat, and celebrate the food that nourishes them. At Kilimo Collective, we are inspired by the dedication of both Whatley and Washington. Their journeys remind us that #sustainableagriculture is not just about the food we grow but about nurturing communities, preserving our #planet, and fostering a fair food system for #all. In celebrating their achievements, we are reminded of the power of #innovative thinking and community engagement in driving the change we wish to see in the world. Let's honor their legacies by supporting #sustainable practices and #foodjustice initiatives in our communities. Support Rise & Root Farm Here: https://lnkd.in/gDARgxs4 #BlackHistoryMonth #SustainableAgriculture #FoodJustice #UrbanFarming #KilimoCollective #Trailblazers

🌐 The Answer to Global Food Insecurity Begins Locally! 🌍 Read our blog here to understand the challenges outlined by the UN Food & Agriculture Organization and how small community organizations, like ours, play a pivotal role in making meaningful changes. Let's be a small part of a bigger solution! 💪 https://lnkd.in/g9-9TT3x #OFPBlog #GlobalFoodInsecurity #GlobalHunger #EndFoodInsecurity #EndHunger #WarOnHunger #OleanFoodPantry #CommunityDrivenChange #OFPAction #LocalFoodPantry #EndHungerTogether #HungerBlog #CommunityAction #OFPInspiration