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Agriculture is an important part of NC's culture and economy. But farmers in NC have fallen behind in recent years. Did you know that farmers in NC only make 1/2 as much per acre as farmers in other states like Iowa, Georgia and Virginia? It's time for a change in leadership. I'm running for the position of NC Agricultural Commissioner. I have a proven pro-business track record and forward-thinking vision. My platform includes investing in the state’s hemp industry; investing in high-value tree crops like hazelnuts, chestnuts, and orchard fruit; and bringing more produce shipping and handling capacity to North Carolina. This would enable local farmers to sell high-value crops like tomatoes, strawberries, and peaches into markets across the country while lowering the cost of food in North Carolina. #NC #farming #AgricultureCommissioner #ItsTimeForTaber https://taberfornc.com/

"What I have observed, not just through Steptoe Farm, but through other cooperative systems is that when you provide access to ownership and a sense of autonomy in what people do, you will get the best and most creative versions of them. Ownership is a powerful tool for keeping talented people in their community." Take a moment to hear Dominic Hosack's story on Power Station Podcast and be inspired. Deep into his academic studies about food systems and public health he decided to tackle food deserts in Black and Brown communities by becoming a producer himself. He founded Steptoe Farm, a cooperative, along the Patuxent River, where he grows abundant crops of produce, teaches neighbors to become growers and is a leading voice in a growing movement for food sovereignty. All of this is accomplished through cooperative ownership, which is expanding business opportunities and strengthening connections with other producers. Dom is now exploring ways to make housing affordable to those who want to become worker owners in Steptoe Farm and with other nearby producers. Together, as the Patuxent River Cooperative they are leveraging their collective power and finances to expand land acquisition. In other words, Dom and Steptoe Farm are changing food systems and looking to produce at a larger scale. He is an awardee of the Greater Washington Center for Employee Ownership's 2024 Annual DC Coop Impact Awards, an initiative of Rochdale Capital. That grant provided the capital needed to meet critical infrastructure needs on Steptoe Farm. It also connects Dom to support, guidance and new shared equity and cooperative networks. Listen, share and tune in for more episodes powered by Rochdale Capital. https://bit.ly/4fgTQGa John Holdsclaw IV (jhiv) #PeoplesMarketDMV Farm Alliance of Baltimore @ Black Urban Growers Urban Equity Collaborative #cooperatives #SharedEquity #Agriculture #Farming #FoodDeserts #AffordableHousing #RuralHousing #BlackFarmers #JunipersGarden #DeepRootsFarm #PurpleMountainOrganics

As I become more involved in agriculture and engage with farmers in our region of the country, it is all too alarming how fast farmland is disappearing. I don't blame a farmer for selling their land, but we should wonder where our food will come from if we no longer have farms. We should put more value on land staying land and make it affordable for those that wish to nurture it and grow food. https://lnkd.in/eCCbNkCe

Let's empower farmer collectives and support equitable land access!?? In recent years, we have witnessed the increasing challenges faced by farmers when it comes to securing farmland. Rising land prices, commercial development, and competing land-use interests have created barriers that threaten our local farming communities as more and more farmers struggle to find land that they can steward for the long haul. But there is a farming model that offers hope and promise when it comes to land access, one that we are thrilled to invest in more deeply as an organization: farmer collectives. Though this model has been around for centuries, interest in collectives has increased by 36 percent across the United States since 2013 (Food & Environment Reporting Network, 2021). Similar to cooperatives, farmer collectives offer an alternative to individual ownership, where farmers can pool their shared skills, knowledge, assets, and resources together to increase rates of success. Consider a gift today to support this growing community need across the state. Together, we can create a future where all farmers can tend the land and nourish the communities they love.???? ?? Link to give and learn more. https://lnkd.in/g2e3MKgR #SupportFarmers #EquitableLandAccess #CommunityNourishment #Farmland #WAFarms

Who can relate to this? For me, it's the "Lovejoy 160" who to this day I have no idea who they are or much of anything about them. I would argue this is a name from 3 generations ago. When I make an initial estate assets summary, I always start with the farms, First is always the "Home farm" Then, typically a bunch of random names of farms none of which are family names. Sorta like giving directions by saying turn at the 4 corners where the old country school used to sit. You either get it or you don't - but I love it! #agriculture #farmers #familyfarm #legacyplanning #farmraised ------------------------------------ Hello, my name is Mike Downey. I help farmers and ag professional grow, diversify and transition their family legacies through farm business coaching and written succession plans.

Great words of wisdom: "Take your kids to a farm so they don't think food comes from a box!" -Willie Nelson So true! And so important for us to educate our kids & consumers in general! #agriculture #familyfarm #farmers #farmland #farmraised ----------------------------------- Hello, my name is Mike Downey. I help farmers & ag professionals grow, diversify and transition their family legacies through farm business coaching, succession planning, and diversifying through off-farm real estate.

Save Family Farming is working tirelessly to influence public opinion and remind people that no one is removed from agriculture. Whether you live in a bustling city or a quiet suburb, agriculture is an essential part of life, and its survival depends on a collective effort. But our hope goes beyond simply educating the public. While education is part of our mission, we’re also about countering false narratives, accusations, and misinformation. We want to be truth-tellers who shine the light on any misinformation that may be stirring around from particular activists or the media. Save Family Farming is about holding people accountable for their statements and actions and not letting false information about agriculture go unchallenged! #Agriculture #Advocacy #Outreach #Education #Collaboration Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAfqwxwm

Even though it is plantain off-season, Springboard's farmers are still harvesting. This is not surprising because it is a testament to our effort to see to the growth and success of our farmers. Furthermore, we want to do more as we are committed to empowering and helping these rural farmers so they can raise their income and better support their families. #SpringboardPlantainChips #FarmersProsperity #Springboardcooperative #Organicfarming #RuralJobs #FoodSecurity

?? We’re calling on industry partners to help promote these events. Please share with your network and help us support farmers who could benefit from this opportunity ?? With the decline of #BPS, succession planning is becoming more urgent, yet many farmers still don’t know how to start these conversations. That’s where Elaine’s world-renowned workshop, Discuss the Undiscussabull?, comes in. This October, AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is offering five regional workshops to help you and your team build the communication skills needed to tackle tough conversations and secure your farm’s future. Whether it’s family members or staff, everyone will benefit from learning: - How age impacts communication and frustrations - How to identify difficult topics and approach them - What your conflict style is and how to manage it - Key communication styles and how to maximise their impact This is a first-time opportunity in the UK, and we need your help to spread the word. Please reshare this post and help us reach those in the farming community who need this support. ?? https://lnkd.in/eNpGvh_T #SuccessionPlanning #FarmTransition #FarmingFuture #Communication #Agriculture #FarmingUK #Livestock #Arable #FarmResilience #Agriculture #FarmConsultant Amy Hughes Sam Charlton Karl Pendlebury Izak van Heerden Paul Flanagan Mike Gooding Graham Wilkinson Emma Willis Amanda Bennett Steve West Leah Shanks Emma Barrett Emily Symonds Emily Collins Nic Parsons Karl Pendlebury Mark Campbell Delyth Lewis-Jones Gemma Stanford David Hunter Ana Reynolds Oliver Johnson David Ball The Farming Community Network ADAS FarmED - The Centre for Farm and Food Education Tenant Farmers Association The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs Laura Awdry Jo Speed Heather Wildman Sophie Gregory colin bateman Regenerate Outcomes Liz Genever Kite Consulting Kingshay Farming Promar International Brown&Co LLP

Getting to tour other forms of Agriculture across the country might just become a new hobby of mine. ???? While in Virginia last month, I was able to tour an elderberry farm right in the heart of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. ?? Whispering Meadow Farm is an all organic, homegrown, elderberry farm that creates elderberry juice, tea, and nectar all on their historic farmstead property. The farm manager, Jean, was gracious enough to give me a tour of the farm and the everyday processes that occur to create the products.?? Knowing absolutely nothing about elderberry production, I was fascinated. I learned more that day than I think I did a whole week in school. ?? ??????And the more I have reminisced on that experience, the more I realize the vital importance of people learning about how their food is made and where it comes from. We as consumers have the choice in who we support. We keep farms and businesses alive by choosing where to put our dollars. ??In a world where the ag industry is already hurting and less and less individuals are choosing farming as a career, it has never been more important to SHOW the world what we do and WHY supporting local farmers matters. ?????? Whether you’re a larger scale operator or a small farmer in the mountains of Virginia, we need to share with the world why supporting local American farmers is important. ???? #supportlocal #smallfarms #americanagriculture #directtoconsumer