Elissa Slotkin Instagram – This morning, I had the chance to tour and then sit down with a group of Black farmers and local agriculture leaders at the We the People Opportunity Farm @w.t.p.o.f, which employs formerly incarcerated men and women and teaches them agricultural skills and techniques.
As the only Michigander on the House Agriculture Committee, it’s important that I hear directly about the unique challenges faced by minority and small farmers, like access to water and ownership issues, so we can work towards addressing them through legislation like the Farm Bill.
Many thanks to Grace Fellowship Church – House of Solutions’s Pastor Powell & @w.t.p.o.f founder Melvin for hosting me, as well as @michdeptofag Director Tim Boring, Julius from @growingthehope, TC from @willowrunacres, @fedupministries & all of our attendees for coming out. | Posted on 07/Oct/2023 02:07:23
