Power to the (Women) Farmers
Food System, Farming and Agriculture Greta Merrick Food System, Farming and Agriculture Greta Merrick

Power to the (Women) Farmers

In the fair trade world, farmers form the backbone of the supply chain and are essential partners for the businesses with whom they work. However, in discussions about farming, well-intentioned speakers on the receiving end of the supply chain tend to fit farmers into boxes, conjuring an image of “The Farmer” as a middle-aged (and in the U.S., white) male.

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Building the People’s Food System: Next Steps
Food System, In Your Community Greta Merrick Food System, In Your Community Greta Merrick

Building the People’s Food System: Next Steps

We’re excited to announce the start of a new initiative to support fellow independent food businesses in New England and around the country. For those who have followed us over the past several years, you know that the threat to small companies posed by massive consolidation in the food industry is something we have written and spoken about at length.

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