We strive to embody this understanding in all that we do in the Women for the Land Initiative. In our approach, we recognize the need to grapple with the historic and current structures that have enabled disparities along gender and racial lines to persist. The disparities that we work to address for women are interconnected to our work to confront racism and inequality as an initiative and as an organization. In addition to gendered barriers, we recognize that women have intersecting identities related to their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and more, and that each of these layers may impact their experiences on the landscape. Our Women for the Land Initiative helps play a role in closing these gaps. These programs can support farm viability and conservation practice success.ĪFT firmly believes that women are ideal partners in farmland protection and conservation of our working lands, and that we need to do more to reach them. 1-Sentence-Summary: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle gives ways to improve your health and the environment by learning how to garden, cook, and eat more fruits and vegetables. Read More > Read More > Seasonal recipes in downloadable format. And while women are increasingly in playing primary decision-making roles on farms and many are inclined towards conservation, they remain underrepresented in their utilization of USDA and state-based conservation programs. MaLuke Rowley Culture, Environment, Health, Nutrition. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life Barbara Kingsolver Announcing a new Anniversary Edition The Book Excerpts and author bios. But women face gender-related barriers to managing their land for long-term sustainability.
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