Watch: Our Sacred Land–Farms, Food, and Fairness

This hybrid event, held March 6 at First Congregational Church in Albuquerque, lifted up the voices of those at the center of our food systems in New Mexico and beyond. Panelists discussed the multi-faceted challenges facing farmers and ranchers – from mental health to local challenges to national legislation. — such as the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (OFF Act).

Pam Roy, executive director of Farm to Table New Mexico, introduced
panelists and led the discussion

Alan Brauer from Indigenous Farm Hub was one of our panelists

Desiree Woodland spoke about the stress conditions facing farmers

Our special guest Sarah Carden from Farm Action Fund visited us from western New York.
She and Cash Carruth, a farmer from Bloomfield, NM, spoke about the Opportunities for
Fairness in Farming Act, also known as the OFF Act.

Here is the full video, courtesy of First Congregational Church.  
Included are an introduction by Rev. Clara Sims and a question-and-answer session