As part of the Pride in Agriculture series, today we'll hear from an ally, Alaina Sill (she/her), who lives in Liberal, Kansas where she works in Human Resources at Seaboard Foods. Alaina shares experiences with diversity and how she has found avenues to be allies in rural communities and the workplace. Alaina and I met … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Allies in Rural Communities | Pride in Agriculture
Harvest Pride at CHS | Pride in Agriculture
As part of the 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 … Continue reading Harvest Pride at CHS | Pride in Agriculture
Allyship, Even if it’s Uncomfortable | Pride in Agriculture
Today in the Pride in Agriculture series, 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 … Continue reading Allyship, Even if it’s Uncomfortable | Pride in Agriculture
The Diversity Imperative | Pride in Agriculture
Today in the Pride in Agriculture series, 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 today. I had the pleasure … Continue reading The Diversity Imperative | Pride in Agriculture
Being an Ally in Agriculture | Pride in Agriculture
As part of the Pride in Agriculture series, it's important we include diverse perspectives knowing LGBTQ+ issues impact many family and friends in agriculture and rural communities. So I am excited to have several allies share their stories. Today, I want you to meet another great friend, mentor, and ally in agriculture, Janice Person. Janice … Continue reading Being an Ally in Agriculture | Pride in Agriculture