Farmer-to-Farmer Program’s Post

One of the biggest challenges with our community-led zoning review process is our inherantly limited perspective on change. As humans, we’re a spec of dust in time, lacking the broader context of how neighborhoods evolve. I’d love to see, a common statement like, “I raised my kids in a single-family home on this block and oppose _______,” answered by a farmer from the early 1900s who recalls raising cattle on that same block just decades earlier. Change is the only constant, yet our lives are often too short to fully appreciate its scope and impact. What are your thoughts on balancing community input with the need for change? Share your insights in the comments. #urbanplanning #communitydevelopment #zoningreform #changemanagement #perspective

🙌 Exciting funding news from the River Network, as they have just released a funding opportunity for urban and community forestry projects led by: • Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/villages, Tribal organizations, organizations working in Tribal communities, or • Community-based non-profits Grants will range from $𝟳𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 $𝟮𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝟭-𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱, dependent upon the project, its activities, and grantee capacity. They are seeking projects that will build equitable climate resilience and access to nature by increasing and improving the condition of a community’s tree canopy to address the challenges of flooding and extreme heat, community health concerns, and access to green jobs. This opportunity is available for projects located in federally designated disadvantaged communities, including urban, suburban, and rural communities in the United States and its territories, and special priority will be given to eligible groups that are seeking federal funding for the first time. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gQHr_Nqf 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗧, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. #waterfinance #waterfunding #waterfinancing #fundingnews

Are you a grassroots nonprofit leader or founder looking to make a larger impact? Take inspiration from the Mississippi Forestry Association. Their successful advocacy and awareness strategies are anchored in education - teaching landowners, legislators, and the public about forestry's essential role in Mississippi's economy. As leaders in nonprofits, we too carry a similar responsibility to articulate the significance of our missions to our communities. Collaboration is crucial too. By fostering partnerships, we amplify our ability to bring change! Remember, the best stories aren't just told, they are shared. And the best connections are born from a shared passion and understanding. Let's reach out, educate, collaborate and weave our stories into the fabric of our communities! #GiveHopeDaily #NonprofitCollaboration #EducateToElevate #NonprofitMarketingSolutions

As we near the end of 2024, our staff are reflecting on their favorite highlights of the year! Here’s what moved Redbudʻs Resource Specialist, Sheridan Noelani Enomoto : “A personal highlight for me this year was meeting Shae Kamakaʻala, the Director of ʻĀina Protection for Hawaiʻi Land Trust (HILT). When Shae discovered Redbudʻs Allyship Spectrum, it became a transformative tool to clarify HILT’s goals and deepen conversations with their landowner partners. With this resource, HILT could: Address historical erasure by revisiting signage at conservation easement sites, budgeting updates, and planning thoughtful implementation. Highlight impactful partnerships, such as a CE project where landowner profits flow directly back into the ecosystem: 50% into regenerative agriculture 25% to employees—80% of whom are local families 25% to the surrounding community The landowner also included a one-time donation to HILT, enabling a focus on other equitable land protection initiatives. As a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), it’s inspiring and empowering to see Redbud’s work uplifting and resonating with other Indigenous communities, including my own.” Photo Credit: Shae Kamakaʻala, projects of Hawaiʻi Land Trust. Last Photo: Shae and Mahina, supporting partner of Hawaiʻi Land Trust, visit Redbud. #AllyshipInAction #HILT #LandStewardship #Conservation #RegenerativeAgriculture #CommunityImpact

Transforming Communities: Growing Food, Jobs, and Hope in South Dallas 🌿 Restorative Farms aims to embody selfless community service and spearheads a collaborative coalition of community entities centered around a South Dallas agrisystem. At our Hatcher Station Training Farm, we not only cultivate food but also nurture employment opportunities, fostering agrisystem careers, improving incomes, allowing our future urban farmers the opportunity to self-evolve while giving back to the community. Our farm manager-in-training, Ray Piper, serves as an excellent example. Despite a demanding farm schedule—comprising of tasks like growing, harvesting, and organizing over 300 CSAs—Ray still managed to find time to donate 117 pounds of our excess locally grown organic greens to the Austin Street Center. We will continue to evangelize and help build a professional bioeconomy and S. Dallas agrisystem. This is how we Grow A Better Dallas 🌱🌎🌟 About the Austin Street Center: Austin Street Center, located in Dallas, Texas, provides safe shelter and meets the basic needs of the most vulnerable homeless. #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #UrbanFarming #unhomed #SustainableLiving #professionalurbanfarming #healthysoil #Texasfarmer#organicgardening #GrowABetterDallas #DallasUrbanFarming #HatcherStationTrainingFarm #communityimpact #economicimpact #HealthyEating#CommunityEmpowerment #SouthDallas #NutritionAwareness #SustainableLiving #LocalProduce #HealthyCommunities #foodjustice

The Fat Cow Program is more than just an economic initiative—it's a transformative approach that empowers families in Cambodia to create sustainable income and build a brighter future. This video highlights how we provide cows, training, and resources to families, helping them grow their livestock, improve nutrition, and achieve financial stability. The ripple effect of this program strengthens entire communities, creating lasting change. Together, we’re building self-sufficient futures, one cow at a time. #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableFarming #Cambodia #NonprofitImpact #CommunityEmpowerment

Funding opportunity! ICYMI while thinking about other trees 🎄🌴... 🏙 Did you know? More than 85% of New York’s population lives in or near an urban community. 💰 #NYSDEC announced $15 million in funding is now available for municipalities, nonprofits, and NYS agencies through the Community Reforestation (CoRe) Grant program for tree planting projects that expand, restore and create forested natural areas that serve urban populations. 🌳🌲🌳 This competitive reimbursement grant program contributes to New York State’s goal to plant 25 million trees by 2033, which will mitigate climate change impacts like extreme heat. 💻 A webinar about project eligibility and the application process (including info on the use of the Statewide Financial System) will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, January 9, 2025. 📝 CoRe grant applications are due by Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. Full details at the link! 🌳🌲🎄 #fundingopportunity #treeplanting #reforestation

Florida Farm Bureau’s Relief Fund for Agriculture will assist Florida farmers and ranchers that have been impacted by recent Hurricanes. This assistance is imperative for farm families to begin recovering from storm-inflicted losses. We are all #TiedToAg, an impact for our farm families is an impact for us all. Follow the link below to learn more, apply or make a contribution. #VoiceOfAg https://bit.ly/3UeVmA9

Here's how we help the local communities of Malindi Ungwana Bay (Kenya) to plant mangrove trees and improve their livelihoods: 🏫 1. Education: our local partner COBEC Projects educates the local communities on the importance of protecting mangroves for their livelihoods. Community scouts are trained to work together with forest rangers to protect the forest. The locals are also trained to find mangrove seedlings and start their own #mangrove nurseries. 💰 2. Buying the seedlings: we buy the seedlings from the local communities. They use the extra money earned to send their kids to school, improve their homes or invest in their future. #socialimpact ☘ 3. Tree Planting days: COBEC organized tree planting days, involving all relevant stakeholders and governments. 📈 4. The growth and survival rate of all mangrove trees is carefully monitored and a check is done after 3, 6 and 12 months. #biodiversityrestoration #biodiversityconservation

A micro-finance initiative should empower locals to generate income by establishing organic farms, raising animals such as buffalos, cows, or goats, or starting other small businesses. For instance, we provided a micro-finance loan to a woman who had suffered a severe injury after a fall. Following her recovery, she was unable to return to farm work or engage in physically demanding tasks. Instead, she used the loan to establish a small tailoring business within the village. https://lnkd.in/dkQDxWgv #tukeenepalsamaaj #tukeenepalsociety #volunteeringinnepal #volunteeringsociety