A thousand new farmers. Because of you. So stand up, take part, and be recognized.
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JOIN US HERE:
Explore our list of actions at the bottom of this page.
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THANKS TO ALL THOSE EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOD:
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This summer, we invite you to join hundreds of other local food champions--people, businesses and community groups across California--by pledging to take JUST ONE ACTION in support of the newest crop of family farmers. No matter who you are, each step, big or small, can help these new agrarians thrive. And we at the Farmers Guild look forward to celebrating each and every one of them. So make your pledge, invite a friend, and lift a glass to the next generation of food!
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And what’s with the rooster?
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While “local food” catchphrases proliferate, our logo signifies real action and welcomes conversation among a growing community that puts their money where their mouths are.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOD?
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BUSINESSES
Add a new farmer's produce (even just one dish or ingredient) to your restaurant’s menu. Turn this year's office BBQ or company picnic into a farm-to-table celebration Place a donation jar at the bar, checkout line or cash register and contribute to The Farmers Guild’s programs Host a farm-themed film screening or presentation for your office, customers or general community Commit to attending our next Buyer/Farmer Mixer to find new sources for your food company’s ingredients Host a “Drink to Farmers” night, with a percentage of the bar going towards educational programs Design your menu around buying and using whole animals Bring your professional expertise to a local Farmers Guild or arrange a special workshop for new entrepreneurs Carry The Farmers Guild Cookbook at your business, a collection of recipes and photographs of young farmers using their own ingredients Arrange for you and your staff to volunteer with The Farmers Guild or other farm-supporting organization Reconsider your office cafeteria and/or break room Designate your office as a CSA drop-off point |
INDIVIDUALS
Join a CSA Commit to visiting your local farmers market each week Lease your land to a new farmer (even if only an acre or two) Attend a related, farm-loving event or program hosted by a local business (Look for the rooster!) Volunteer with the Farmers Guild Join the National Young Farmers Coalition's campaign to recognize farming as a Public Service, providing a pathway to debt relief for young farmers Host your own farm-to-table dinner at home or with friends Join a Food Co-op Donate to our educational Scholarship Fund for new farmers Invest in a farmer through Kiva Zip Bring a Farm-School-to-School program to your child's school Go gleaning! Buy a whole animal (with friends!) Vote for candidates that support policies that benefit young farmers Encourage your local land trust to work with beginning farmers to secure affordable farmland. And last but not least... tell your favorite local restaurant, bar, community group, grocery store, etc. to join the campaign! |
COMMUNITY GROUPS
(church, grange, synagogue, slow food chapter, neighborhood association, etc.) Host a farm-themed film screening Place a donation jar at your next gathering for programs supporting the next generation of farmers Start a Buying Club for your group Bring your expertise to a local Farmers Guild or arrange a special workshop for new entrepreneurs (if relevant) Collectively buy a whole animal from a local rancher Offer The Farmers Guild Cookbook at your next event Arrange for your group to Volunteer with The Farmers Guild Lease your group's land to a new farmer (church lawn, etc.) Contact the Farmers Guild to co-host a fun, educational, farm-forward event Invite a local farmer to come speak at your next gathering Grab the whole gang and go gleaning! Host a farm-to-table feast Encourage your local land trust to work with beginning farmers to secure affordable farmland |
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