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An audience participant asking a question. Pictured from left to right on stage: USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding

Reflections from the Road in Pennsylvania: Charting the Path Forward with Urban Agriculture and the Next Generation

Last month I attended the Northeast Regional Equity Convening hosted by the USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on July 18, 2024. This was a unique opportunity to interact with fresh voices and discuss charged and meaningful topics like urban agriculture and nutrition sovereignty.

USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young Posted in Equity Research and Science

Aug 26, 2024

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Nika Forte’ (Director) & Charlotte Sloan (Garden Manager) teach young Ona McGordon about the bugs that live in the soil & help plants grow. Picture take by Alison McGordon

Heart & Soil People’s Garden a Vibrant Hub

Chanika Forte, founder of Heart & Soil People’s Garden in Phoenix, Arizona, shared her reflections on the connections between women, gardening, and food justice. A dedicated advocate for community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and food sovereignty, Chanika is also the founder of BaeHive and ABC Mobile, a beekeeping program and education platform that promote sustainable agriculture.

Nina Bhattacharyya, Senior Technical Specialist, People’s Garden Initiative Coordinator Posted in Farming Equity

Apr 02, 2024

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