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Ag Students For Facts

In today's episode, Maddie, Brooke, and Vanessa discuss current ag issues faced by marginalized people. Each of us discusses and delves deep into a different topic that a marginalized community faces. We talk about the Line 3 pipeline, the Flint water crisis, and the lack of accessibility for disabled people in the agriculture industry. In this podcast, you will learn background information on each topic, as well as any recent developments. If you scroll further down you will find a plethora of resources that will help you further educate yourself on the matter or allow you to make a donation if possible!
LINKS:
LINE 3 PIPELINE
Stop Line 3: https://rb.gy/tcpzmw


Honor the Earth: https://donorbox.org/line-3
RISE Coalition: https://www.gofundme.com/f/x5pwc-rise-coalition?fbclid=IwAR1xX2YzikbkxUq01iQL1LmWFthh0IKjsZNJ2inUvp5vymBFEovDSwuiSeg


Giniw Collective: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5b85950daa4a9905ff8c1e7a


Line 3 Legal Defense Fund: https://fundrazr.com/81YBOc?ref=ab_59k2r1_ab_1obwVILg04N1obwVILg04N


Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stopline3


Petition to Ask Biden to #StopLine3: https://www.stopline3.org/take-action


Fact Sheets and Educational Resources: https://www.stopline3.org/resources
Divesting Money Away From Fossil Fuels: https://mazaskatalks.org/#theboycott
FLINT WATER CRISIS
United Way Genesee: https://www.unitedwaygenesee.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id;=5


Flint Water Study: http://flintwaterstudy.org/


Community Foundation for Greater Flint: https://www.cfgf.org/
DISABLED PEOPLE IN AGRICULTURE
Agrability: http://www.agrability.org/
National Ag Safety Database: https://nasdonline.org/



Current Ag Issues Faced By Marginalized People

In today's episode, Maddie, Brooke, and Vanessa discuss the agricultural workforce's current labor shortage, and how it is affected by immigration legislation. This week, we look into both sides of the issue, talking about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and the pros and cons of the current H-2A visa program.
Register for the IRIS Run for Refugees! Registration open until February 7. https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewHaven/IRISRunforRefugees
Call your Senators to help get the Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed! Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. 
Happy Inauguration Day!



Ag Labor Reform

In today's episode, Maddie, Brooke, and Vanessa discuss the current situation on climate change and how climate change has affected tropical storms, hurricanes, wildfires, and human health and livelihoods. For each topic we go into the depth of the current situation, talking about the 2020 hurricane season, intensive storm systems, destructive wildfires, and how these natural disasters have affected human health, both mental and physical.
LINKS TO DONATE:

 California Wildfire Recovery Fund:

https://disasterphilanthropy.org/donate-to-the-california-wildfires-recovery-fund/


 Oregon, Washington, and other parts of North America Wildfire Recovery Fund:

https://disasterphilanthropy.org/support-north-american-wildfire-recovery/


  Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund:

https://disasterphilanthropy.org/donate-to-the-atlantic-hurricane-season-recovery-fund/

I need housing support:
 https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
I need food support:
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank


I need mental health support:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
CT Young Adult Warmline: 1-855-6-HopeNow (12pm-9pm)


COVID-19 Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)


Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/


Register to Vote: 
https://iwillvote.com/

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Current Ag Issues Faced By Marginalized People

Ag Labor Reform

The Truth About Hurricanes, Wildfires, and Climate Change