Western Campaigns Director for @youngfarmers. Opinions are my own.
Joined June 2011
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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."
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$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. cofoodsystems.org/covid-19-r…
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$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 cofoodsystems.org/covid-19-r…
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New Couchella tomorrow: Come ask these senior experts on Presidential Transitions what to expect! Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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A 16 hour difference in Denver. Yesterday compared to today. Our first snow of the season!
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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 bit.ly/1in3Coloradans
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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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Stapleton Community Leaders: Rename Stapleton for All! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/gdKnPPH7 via @Change
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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! cofoodsystems.org/covid-19-r…
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Check out the Frontline Farming Healing Foods Program in Colorado! #YoungFarmers @frontlinefarms
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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 👩🌾
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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!
youngfarmers.org/patagonia
Glad you are here to share the @youngfarmer perspective on @sustainableag with Congress!
Farmer and advocate Molly is excited to be in DC this week for our farmer fly-in, representing @LSPnow and Big River Farms in Marine on St Croix, MN!
And we'll have food and beer! Stop by and say hello!
Join us for a #farmbill panel in DC April 3rd with @sustainableag @NFUDC @slowfooddc and @PatagoniaProv. We'll discuss opportunities ahead to #advocate for #sustainability, #equity, and #transparency in farm bill implementation. Free food and drink but don't forget to RSVP! ✅
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UnderSec Northey is taking feedback to improve the customer experience at USDA. Share your ideas for @YoungFarmers at farmers.gov/farmbill.
