Meet Matt Schaller, leader for Ag Community Relief, an association helping communities struggling through natural disasters. He makes time to talk about the efforts with us and touches on:

• Stepping up for farmers beyond FEMA and American Red Cross efforts
• What it’s like to show up with a handshake and a smile to make a difference in people’s lives
• Addressing needs as they come – from largescale to local, small disasters
• Utilizing others’ specialties
• How some farmers might prepare for worsening weather conditions
• The reason Matt is involved in Ag Community Relief
• Ways people can help rural people in need after a natural disaster
• Building a network of individuals and resources through leadership and non-traditional media

Sites mentioned in this podcast:

• https://www.agcommunityrelief.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agcommunityrelief/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgComRelief

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