In 2022, following the adoption of a sweeping JEDI Commitment, Organic Trade Association made several decisive steps toward cultivating a more diverse and equitable organic industry. As we close out this eventful year, we have the opportunity to reassess the landscape and identify new ways to foster a more inclusive and just organic sector. Our panel will call attention to some of the challenges that disproportionately impact farmers of color. Attendees will hear from the team of academic fellows who led the work to establish OTA’s Diversity Resource Library. We’ll also discuss finance – existing impediments and new opportunities – for diverse and underrepresented organic farmers (and other entrepreneurs).
Panelists:
Carolina Mueller, Coalitions Manager | National Young Farmers Coalition
Katrina Pitts, Doctoral Student | Morgan State University & Diversity Fellow | Organic Trade Association
Robyn O’Brien, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Impact | rePlant Capital
Seanicaa Edwards Herron, Founder and Executive Director | Freedmen Heirs Foundation
Tracy Favre, Owner | Fig Hill Consulting (Discussion Leader)
For more information about the Organic Trade Association's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment and our various actions forwarding that commitment in action go to: https://ota.com/about-ota/justice-equ...