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Supporting The People Who Feed Us

Explore how our partnership with the American Farmland Trust and CCOF is helping to address systemic challenges facing underrepresented farmers in California.
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Supporting The People Who Feed Us

No farmer left behind

Underrepresented farmers face systemic barriers that make growing their businesses challenging. They’re not given equal access to things like capital, land, and resources (to name a few). This ongoing partnership aims to change that.

We’re proud to announce that to date, 12 farmers have been selected to participate in the program. They’ll receive resources, education, and additional support (including a $10,000 grant) in their efforts to scale or transition their operations.

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Photos of farmers from the program. A woman carting kale in a wheel barrel. Another woman picking strawberries

Meet A Few Of Our Grantees

Wife, mother and proud farm owner, Domitila Tapias is laser focused on expanding her organic operation.

 

Domitila Tapia
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Alejandro Salazar is inspired by the promise of organic agriculture and his vision for his people and plants.

Alejandro Salazar

Misael Morales, Latino strawberry farmer and owner of Chelito Organic Farms is dedicated to the art of agriculture.

Misael Morales

As a member of the LGBT community, Maria Naraz has faced discrimination that makes it hard to secure workers for her organic operation.

Maria Naraz