POLICY CONVERSATIONS

AFT’s New York State Deputy Director talks about state policies and funding mechanism that support farmer transition and institutional local food procurement efforts.

Just Food's Executive Director Qiana Mickie has been refocusing her organization to prioritize equity and food access as its core mission.

As a pollinator conservation specialist with the Xerces Society and a partner biologist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Kelly Gill helps farmers design habitats for beneficial insects that contribute to the health, productivity, and economic value of agricultural systems.  

Sophie Ackoff, Co-Executive Director for the NYFC, discusses current national- and state- level initiatives to support the next generation of farmers.