On this week’s episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you’ll meet Dana DiPrima.

On the heels of a long career in social marketing and community organizing and in the shadow of an accidental farm in Upstate New York, Dana founded the For Farmers Movement to support small American farmers by sharing farmer stories, dispelling myths and awarding grants. 

The For Farmers Movement aims to bring farmers and non-farmers together on common ground where it connects the dots between issues we all care about; health, community, the environment and our economy.

For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/208

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DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:

[03:06] Accidental Farming: A Personal Story

[06:12] The Importance of Understanding Agriculture

[09:06] The For Farmers Movement: Building Community

[12:01] Grant Programs and Their Impact

[14:51] Misconceptions About Farming

[18:04] The Role of Small Farmers in Agriculture

[20:46] Connecting Urban and Rural Communities

[23:58] Future of the For Farmers Movement

[27:08] The Rewards of Rural Life

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