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"How can gay farmers find support and resources within the agricultural community?"
The Queer Farmer Network, founded in 2018, offers a dedicated space for LGBTQ+ farmers to seek support, resources, and networking opportunities.
The agricultural industry is traditionally white-male dominated, with the 2014 farm census reporting that more than 92% of American farmers are white, and over 86% are men.
While sexuality and gender identity aren't census-tracked data points, there have been initiatives to gather this information independently to address equity in agriculture.
According to the National Young Farmers Coalition, up to 75% of farmers under the age of 35 identify as LGBTQ+ or allies.
LGBTQ+-owned farms and organizations, like Chaseholm Farm in New York, promote inclusivity and diversity within agricultural industries.
A study by the University of Missouri discovered that LGBTQ+ farmers face unique challenges in maintaining mental health, including isolation due to rural locations and discrimination.
The Naked Farmer campaign encourages LGBTQ+ farmers in rural areas to share their stories and photos, fostering mental health awareness and community support.
Matt Naylor, an openly gay farmer and Farmers Weekly columnist, advocates for reduced carbon emissions within the cattle farming industry.
The rural-based 2SLGBTQIA youth organization, Rural Ontario Queer Youth, has an open call for contributors to an anthology focused on their experiences (deadline May 1st).
In 2021, the fourth Queer Farmer Convergence will take place in Decorah, Iowa, uniting LGBTQ+ farmers from across the US to establish networking, sharing best practices, and collaborating.
InEson's Landline is a short documentary capturing the experiences of gay British farmers through recorded telephone conversations.
Midwestern LGBTQ+ farmers are rejuvenating the image of the family farm by embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity (MinnPost 2021).
A study in the Journal of Homosexuality reports higher instances of depression and stress in rural environments for LGBTQ+ individuals compared to their urban counterparts.
An American University report suggests that LGBTQ+ farmers qualify for various specialized grants and financial programs aimed at historically disadvantaged populations.
Groups such as the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the National LGBTQ Task Force, provide legal and advocacy support for LGBTQ+ farmers facing discrimination.
USDA's Office of Civil Rights has been working on addressing LGBTQ+ discrimination complaints amidst demands for comprehensive and explicit policies (Politico 2019).
The organization Farmers Growing Food Project offers programming for queer farmers and has successfully secured USDA grant funding to support capacity building.
Canadian organization, QueerTech, supports queer farmers' mental health and professional development by providing resources and mentorship opportunities.
A new study in Environmental Science and Policy indicates that diversifying the agricultural workforce, including LGBTQ+ individuals, strengthens sustainability and conservation efforts.
In 2023, the USDA introduced a new initiative, the LGBTQ+ Liaison Program, designed to strengthen connections with LGBTQ+ communities in rural areas and facilitate better access to resources.
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