[CED/CD/EAT] [EXT]2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference

Thu May 4 10:56:40 MST 2023

As an FYI, we did a story on this family a couple years ago when they were first getting started:
https://extension.arizona.edu/black-ranchers-embark-rare-endeavor

Thank you,
Dominic

From: CED <ced-bounces at list.cals.arizona.edu> On Behalf Of Martin, Edward C - (ecmartin)
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:59 PM
To: CED at list.cals.arizona.edu
Subject: [CED/CD/EAT] FW: [EXT]2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference

Dear CEDs,

Just an email about an event happening this weekend. I plan to talk with these folks after this weekend about how Extension may be able to work with them to address minority farmer/rancher needs.

Please distribute as appropriate.

Ed

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From: Food and Land Reclamation Foundation <p1gflrf at gmail.com<mailto:p1gflrf at gmail.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9:31 AM
To: Martin, Edward C - (ecmartin) <ecmartin at arizona.edu<mailto:ecmartin at arizona.edu>>
Subject: [EXT]2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference

External Email
Hello Dr. Martin,

Thank you for calling yesterday! We are almost to Sacramento right now on the way to the processor! We are picking up the meat for the event on Saturday! Thank you for taking the time to call and even remembering! I really appreciate being willing to work with the Minority Farmers and look forward to continuing the conversations in the future!

I have attached the flyer and below is the press release!

Thank you for sharing!

Rachael Stewart
520-473-6361

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference to Take Place on May 6th, 2023 at 3334 Kings Highway in Douglas, AZ

Douglas, AZ - Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers are invited to attend a conference on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 3334 Kings Highway in Douglas, AZ. The conference will feature farm-to-table chef prepared dishes, sustainable agriculture training, organic certification training, grow contracts, and much more Sponsored by Pattern Energy.

This conference is designed to provide support and resources to small minority farmers and ranchers in the area. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other farmers and ranchers, learn from experts in the field, and gain valuable knowledge and skills to improve their operations.

In addition to the educational sessions, the conference will also feature farm-to-table chef prepared dishes using locally sourced ingredients. This will give attendees the opportunity to taste delicious, fresh food and learn about sustainable food practices.

Some of the topics that will be covered at the conference include sustainable agriculture practices, organic certification training, grow contracts, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with other farmers and ranchers in the area and learn about new opportunities and resources available to them.

"We are thrilled to be hosting this conference for small minority farmers and ranchers," said the event organizers. "We believe that it's important to provide support and resources to this community, and we hope that this conference will help them to build strong, sustainable operations."

The conference will take place on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 3334 Kings Highway in Douglas, AZ. Registration is required, and space is limited. Interested attendees can register online at https://www.p1gflrf.org/2023-smfrc-conference/2023-SMFRC-Scholarship-Conference-Application or by contacting Rachael Stewart.

For more information about the conference, including a full schedule of events and a list of speakers, visit https://www.p1gflrf.org/2023-smfrc-conference/2023-SMALL-MINORITY-FARMERS-AND-RANCHERS-CONFERENCE-HOME-PAGE<https://www.p1gflrf.org/2023-smfrc-conference/2023-SMALL-MINORITY-FARMERS-AND-RANCHERS-CONFERENCE-HOME-PAGE>.

Contact:
Rachael Stewart
P1GFLRF at gmail.com<mailto:P1GFLRF at gmail.com>
520-473-6361
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