Friends of the Farms Stands
- Against racism and oppression of any kind, and unequivocally condemns acts of bigotry, bias and violence against Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
- With those who bravely advocate for systemic change and for all those who are and have long been fighting for justice, equity, and freedom.
Friends of the Farms Acknowledges
- Our food systems have largely been built on the backs of Brown, Black and Indigenous people.
- There is no food justice without racial justice.
- The land we occupy is stolen from Indigenous people. Our local agricultural systems were built by Japanese, Filipino, and Indipino families.
- There are injustices and inequities that we are unable to see.
Friends of the Farms Commits to
- Listening and learning across race and sector and using our unearned privilege to advocate for justice.
- Exploring our role in dismantling systems that no longer serve our world through concrete actions.
We encourage you to explore the resources on our webpage and invite you to share your thoughts, stories, and resources.
…It’s on us to plant the seeds of a different world in those cracks, and to cultivate and nourish that new world, whether it is in imagining new ways to keep our communities safe, better ways to care for public health, or envisioning a food and agriculture system that is stewarded by our communities, where BIPOC farmers and fishers can thrive, and everyone has the right and the means to produce, prepare, share, and eat nutritious food that is free from exploitation.
HEAL Food Alliance, June 2020
