Malaika Kitchens’ Post

🌱 Fears of the American Farmer 🌱 (post 2) About two months ago, our nonprofit was offered 40,000 lbs of FREE sweet potatoes from Canada 🇨🇦 via a large food rescue organization. 🍠🍠🍠 Being in Northeastern Pennsylvania 🇺🇸, our small farmers were also selling their winter storage crop of sweet potatoes. If our farmers can't sell their storage crop to make room for the spring/summer harvest, they are FORCED to donate or sell their crop at auction, often at the cost of the box. We refused the Canadian rescue and PAID our 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 farmers for their potatoes. By doing so, we: 🎯Prevented the need for food rescue in Pennsylvania 🎯Acted as a buffer to prevent crop loss 🎯Created a market for our farmers 🎯Provided the food at no cost to our partnering nonprofits 🎯Created an equitable food supply chain for EVERYONE Our aggregate farmer shared, "Every time organizations import produce that we grow, they saturate the market and hurt our small farmers." 👩🌾 Supporting local agriculture matters if you want your children and grandchildren to have access to local food! 🌾👍 Taxpayer and donor dollars should be invested with integrity and responsibility. 📢📢📢 #farmerfears #fooddignity #createnewsystems #foodequity

🌟 Day 166 - Grant Number 152 - Grant Alert: 🌟 🌳 Exciting Grant Opportunity from the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation! 🌳 We are thrilled to announce that the FTPF Orchard Grant applications are open! This unique initiative supports communities by planting fruitful trees and plants to enhance environmental health and provide nutritional benefits. 🌿 What We Offer - High-quality, region-appropriate fruit trees and shrubs. - Expert orchard design and planting oversight. - Comprehensive aftercare training and educational workshops. 🍎 Eligibility: - Nonprofits, NGOs, public/nonprofit schools, or government entities in the United States. - Applicants must own or have long-term rights to the planting site, demonstrate a commitment to care for the trees in perpetuity, and have access to irrigation. - Capable of organizing local volunteer involvement on the planting day. 📚 Schools can benefit immensely through our Fruit Tree 101 program, creating outdoor edible classrooms that offer invaluable environmental education and improve school lunch nutrition. 🔄 How to Apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit a detailed application to [email protected]. Include all required information to help us assess your project effectively. This is an unparalleled opportunity to bring long-term environmental and nutritional benefits to your community. Let’s plant the seeds for a greener tomorrow! 🔗 Learn more and apply now at www.ftpf.org #ChanakyaAdvisors #FTPF #EnvironmentalConservation #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableLiving #UrbanForestry #Arboriculture #Education #NonprofitGrants #TreePlanting #GreenInitiatives #EcoFriendly #Sustainability

While this picture may seem like 15 cases of apples to most, it represents something much bigger than any one of us. At Food Dignity, we invest in our local community by purchasing the surplus apples from Heller's Orchard to distribute to underserved communities in need of fresh produce. Rather than asking for free apples, we inquire about farmers' biggest risks of crop loss to prevent it and increase their profits. Our model acts as a risk buffer, taking a proactive approach to hunger relief. 🍎🍎🍎 Unlike traditional practices, our food doesn't travel thousands of miles. It goes directly from small local farms to small local nonprofits, served the same day it's harvested during the growing season. 🥬🥬🥬 By supporting our network of 43 Pennsylvania farmers, we create new markets and a food supply chain focused on equity, sustainability, systems thinking, and dignity. Food Dignity is revolutionizing hunger relief without the need for warehouses or extensive logistics. 👩🌾👩🌾👩🌾 #FoodDignity

🌱🐔 Empowering Future Generations through Family Farming! 🌟👨👩👧👦 I couldn't be prouder to share the incredible journey of my family's involvement in Hydro Coops farming! Each of my amazing kids tends to 3 Hydro Coops, while Lize Marie leads the charge with an impressive 6 Coops. Together, they're making a profound impact on both our local community and the agricultural landscape. 🌾🚜 🐣🌿 In just six weeks, our family farm produces a staggering 2250 broiler chickens, securing a profit exceeding R140,000. But our mission goes beyond profits; it's about giving back. Every month, we're honored to donate over 6000 eggs and more than 5000 fresh vegetables to support local communities in need. 🥚🥕 Through Hydro Coops, we've not only found a sustainable source of income but also a platform for meaningful contribution. Our children are learning invaluable lessons in entrepreneurship, responsibility, and the joy of giving back. Together, we're proving that even the smallest efforts can make a big difference. 🌟💚 Join us in celebrating the power of family farming and the positive impact it can have on both livelihoods and communities. Let's continue to sow seeds of change and nurture a brighter, more compassionate future for all. #FamilyFarming #HydroCoops #SustainableAgriculture #CommunityImpact 🌱🐔

Small food and farm businesses are currently facing one of their toughest seasonal challenges: maintaining a steady revenue stream. That’s where Green City Market comes in. With the help of supporters like you, GCM creates critical sales opportunities through our farmers’ markets by connecting local farmers with customers like you. But a longer season means higher operating costs, and Green City Market needs sustained support in order to open our markets over 4 weeks early and increase the number of markets we host by over 11%. Be part of a community of GCM Growers today with a monthly or one-time donation, and help us open GCM early and build a more local, sustainable, and equitable food system with us at bit.ly/gcmgrowers. #greencitymarket #donate #sustainability #agriculture #farming #chicagostrong

This is a real model that speaks to what so many have spoken about: Buy American, buy local, ensure food is fresh, helps local economy, helps direct service providers, AND does not waste food or money. This is a national model that works, come join us!!! #fooddignity #farmersmatter #localmatters #pantriesmatter

Are you looking for a way to help Texas Panhandle farmers and ranchers devasted by the wildfires? I connected with Erica Irlbeck today about four tips to consider before you give. Texas Tech Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources #wildfires #Panhandlewidlfires #donations

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BIG NEWS: For the past decade, Drought Angels has been a lifeline for Aussie farmers, offering unwavering support through some of the toughest times. When our small charity took its first steps ten years ago, the grip of drought held our nation tight. Across Australia, farmers fought tirelessly against an unrelenting dry spell; but as history has shown us, every drought eventually yields. However, this often makes way for floods which are equally devastating. As we reflect on our journey and look ahead, we recognise that we have weathered many storms and our mission has grown beyond just aiding through drought conditions. We’ve expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of the farming community, ensuring we’re there to support not just through drought, but through any hardship they face. Today, we are proud to announce that we will be changing our name to Farm Angels. This rebrand to Farm Angels better represents the extensive range of support we provide and signifies our commitment to standing with our farmers, no matter the challenge. We believe the new name will help convey the full scope of our support and reinforce our dedication to those who sustain our nation. The conditions are tough, and so are our farmers, but just because they can handle a lot, doesn’t mean they should have to. While there’s never an easy day on the land, Farm Angels helps to make the really tough days a little easier. As we near the end of the financial year, remember to support our farmers through a tax-deductible donation via our website to help Farm Angels continue our important work that is needed always. www.farmangels.org.au #farmangels #droughtangels #rebrand #aussiefarmers #eofy #charity

🌱🐔 Empowering Future Generations through Family Farming! 🌟👨👩👧👦 I couldn't be prouder to share the incredible journey of my family's involvement in Hydro Coops farming! Each of my amazing kids tends to 3 Hydro Coops, while Lize Marie leads the charge with an impressive 6 Coops. Together, they're making a profound impact on both our local community and the agricultural landscape. 🌾🚜 🐣🌿 In just six weeks, our family farm produces a staggering 2250 broiler chickens, securing a profit exceeding R140,000. But our mission goes beyond profits; it's about giving back. Every month, we're honored to donate over 6000 eggs and more than 5000 fresh vegetables to support local communities in need. 🥚🥕 Through Hydro Coops, we've not only found a sustainable source of income but also a platform for meaningful contribution. Our children are learning invaluable lessons in entrepreneurship, responsibility, and the joy of giving back. Together, we're proving that even the smallest efforts can make a big difference. 🌟💚 Join us in celebrating the power of family farming and the positive impact it can have on both livelihoods and communities. Let's continue to sow seeds of change and nurture a brighter, more compassionate future for all. #FamilyFarming #HydroCoops #SustainableAgriculture #CommunityImpact 🌱🐔