To offer broader understanding about how this statement is being implemented, here are some recent examples of how this statement and MOFGA’s ongoing commitment is manifesting in our day-to-day work:

• We commit to land acknowledgements in our public events and have incorporated land acknowledgement language that all staff can use into our organization’s style guide.
• Our staff participated in the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge and facilitated a discussion for farmers participating in the challenge.
• We are working on a three-year grant to offer training to agricultural services providers and organizations on diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We offer free event registration for BIPOC and other marginalized community members to reduce barriers to MOFGA’s educational programming.
• MOFGA hosts events and discussions led by BIPOC community members and centers the work being done by BIPOC-led businesses and organizations in those discussions.

 If you have any questions, want to provide feedback or would like to see a more detailed version of this statement including direct action steps related to the outlined goals, please email [email protected].