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<p class="MsoNormal">As an FYI, we did a story on this family a couple years ago when they were first getting started:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://extension.arizona.edu/black-ranchers-embark-rare-endeavor">https://extension.arizona.edu/black-ranchers-embark-rare-endeavor</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> CED <ced-bounces@list.cals.arizona.edu> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Martin, Edward C - (ecmartin)<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:59 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> CED@list.cals.arizona.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CED/CD/EAT] FW: [EXT]2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear CEDs,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please distribute as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:#0C234B">Edward C. Martin, Ph.D.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767676"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%">Associate Vice President and Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%">Division of Agriculture, Life, & Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%">Professor/Extension Specialist - Biosystems Engineering</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%">THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:105%">Office: 520-621-7145</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%"> |
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%">We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes,
with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Food and Land Reclamation Foundation <<a href="mailto:p1gflrf@gmail.com">p1gflrf@gmail.com</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9:31 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Martin, Edward C - (ecmartin) <<a href="mailto:ecmartin@arizona.edu">ecmartin@arizona.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXT]2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have attached the flyer and below is the press release!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rachael Stewart<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></p>
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2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference to Take Place on May 6th, 2023 at 3334 Kings Highway in Douglas, AZ<br>
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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.<span style="color:#500050"><br>
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<span class="gmail-im">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.</span><br>
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<span class="gmail-im">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.</span><br>
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<span class="gmail-im">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.</span><br>
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<span class="gmail-im">"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."</span><br>
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</span>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 <a href="https://www.p1gflrf.org/2023-smfrc-conference/2023-SMFRC-Scholarship-Conference-Application" target="_blank">https://www.p1gflrf.org/2023-smfrc-conference/2023-SMFRC-Scholarship-Conference-Application</a> or
by contacting Rachael Stewart.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="gmail-im">For more information about the conference, including a full schedule of events and a list of speakers, visit<a href="https://www.p1gflrf.org/2023-smfrc-conference/2023-SMALL-MINORITY-FARMERS-AND-RANCHERS-CONFERENCE-HOME-PAGE" target="_blank"> https://www.p1gflrf.org/2023-smfrc-conference/2023-SMALL-MINORITY-FARMERS-AND-RANCHERS-CONFERENCE-HOME-PAGE</a>.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Contact:<br>
Rachael Stewart<br>
<a href="mailto:P1GFLRF@gmail.com" target="_blank">P1GFLRF@gmail.com</a><br>
520-473-6361<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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