Community care, on and off the farm

Wrapping up after a fulfilling conference over the weekend, we were reminded once again how much better our world can be when everyone is welcome to share a variety of perspectives and life experiences. 

Our community is stronger when everyone has a voice and can participate fully without fear.

Our food system is infinitely more robust and can meet the needs of our community - both farmers and eaters - when everyone feels safe, welcomed, and valued.

In preparation for the conference last week and in response to the rising risks our farmers and farmworkers are facing in their communities and across the country, staff and the planning team were trained on constitutional observer practices. 

You can create and build communities of support for your neighbors, too. Below are some helpful resources to get started:

• The Handbook for Constitutional Observers

• Minneapolis groups offering food aid

• Support those affected by ICE occupation in MN

• Anti-performative ICE Resistance Guide

We invite you to remember the sentiment shared by Fannie Lou Hamer: "Nobody's free until everybody's free."

In solidarity, 

The FairShare team