Category: Allies
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How Allies Support LGBTQ+ People in Rural Communities
In agriculture and rural communities, fostering belonging for LGBTQ+ people is crucial, yet challenging. Allies can support by advocating for inclusive policies, normalizing difficult conversations, and providing visibility. Strong allyship involves understanding personal stories, engaging in brave discussions, and maintaining commitment beyond Pride Month to create equitable spaces for all.
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Endarkened Allyship in Agriculture: BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Perspectives
The article discusses the challenges of allyship in agriculture, particularly for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. Kendrick Spencer shares his experiences in agriculture education, highlighting the need for educators to be supportive allies for such students. The article emphasizes the importance of confronting systematic oppression and offers tips for endarkened allyship.
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Hidden Allyship: Helping Those Who Feel Unsafe Being Out
This article discusses the importance of allyship for LGBTQ+ individuals who are not out. Dr. Tiffany Drape shares her experiences in supporting students who have not come out, emphasizing the need for genuine support, celebration, and giving space and time. The article underscores the impact of staying hidden and provides practical tips for practicing allyship.
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Pride Cow Pins | Fostering Allyship in Agriculture
Taliah Danzinger, an advocate for inclusivity in agriculture, launched the Dairy Pride Alliance and Pride Cow Pins to support LGBTQ+ individuals. Through her allyship and commitment, she aims to create a more inclusive future in agriculture. Taliah created Pride Cow Pins to help visually demonstrate support. Contact her directly for pins.
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Taking Action Toward Inclusion in Agriculture | Beef Farmers of Ontario
Continuing conversations for Pride in Agriculture, leaders from the Beef Farmers of Ontario are sharing how other organizations can learn from their work on diversity, equity, and inclusion in agriculture. In Part 1 of the conversation with BFO, Joe Dickenson and Jennifer Kyle described how learning and awareness were big first steps toward being more…
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Beef Farmers Address DEI in Agriculture | Beef Farmers of Ontario
As part of Pride in Agriculture, it is important to feature organizations that are doing the work to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people in agriculture and rural communities. Beef Farmers of Ontario is one organization actively demonstrating how to create more inclusive spaces for everyone and work toward greater DEI in Agriculture.…
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Harvest Pride at CHS
As part of Pride in Agriculture series, it’s important to include conversations about allyship and the work our industry organizations are doing to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities. I’ve asked people from a few companies to share how they’re approaching this work as examples for others in the industry. Harvest Pride is…
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Allyship, Even if it’s Uncomfortable | Britany Hurst Marchant
Meet ally Britany Hurst Marchant (she/her) lives in Firth, Idaho with her husband, Luke. I first connected with Britany during her time working with Idaho cattle ranchers when I was invited to speak at one of their meetings in Sun Valley and I’m excited to hear her perspectives on allyship in agriculture. Connect with Britany…
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The Diversity Imperative
Today, we’ll hear from one-half of the duo behind the Diversity Imperative podcast that explores conversations surrounding the potential of diversity in agriculture. Hannah Konschuh (she/her) is a grain farmer from Cluny, Alberta, Canada, and shares her views as an ally in agriculture. I had the pleasure of connecting with Hannah and her co-host, Erin…
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Being an Ally in Agriculture | Janice Person
As part of Pride in Agriculture, we must include diverse perspectives knowing LGBTQ+ issues impact many family and friends in agriculture and rural communities. Today, you will meet a great friend, mentor, and ally in agriculture, Janice Person. Janice always works hard to bring joy to the room and uses her talents in communications and…