By Andi Anderson
Farm Aid celebrates distributing more than $1.3 million in grants for 2023, prioritizing farmer-led climate solutions and aiding family farmers in crisis. The grants aimed to advance racial equity in agriculture and curb corporate dominance in farming.
President Willie Nelson expressed gratitude for those purchasing festival tickets and donating, enabling Farm Aid to fund organizations striving for equitable and sustainable farming systems.
In 2023, Farm Aid allocated $390,515 across various programs:
- $35,500 in emergency grants to struggling individual farmers.
- $23,015 for farmer leadership development.
- $120,000 in disaster grants for flood and hurricane-affected farmers.
- $194,500 in strategic grants supporting Native American producers and rural communities fighting factory farms.
- $17,500 in scholarships for agriculture students.
In Indiana, Farm Aid invested $83,000 in 10 community-based organizations, furthering this year's goals.
Farm Aid's grants reflect their commitment to sustain family farmers and promote sustainable agriculture. Their broader efforts include boosting demand for family farm produce, advocating for farmer-friendly policies, protecting natural resources, and fostering a thriving family farm system.
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Categories: Indiana, Government & Policy, Sustainable Agriculture