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Pride Month

Our Commitment

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA are committed to encouraging a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity that ensures:

  • All members and staff are valued, belong, and can have their voices heard.
  • Staff and leaders are able to clearly articulate and reflect our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are aware of social context, create positive inclusive environments, eliminate microaggressions, and help each other build genuine relationships and networks.
  • All are treated collegially in all communications, public or private.
  • Leadership understands and works to change the conditions needed to create an environment where everybody can thrive and grow personally, academically, and professionally.
  • Scientific career and professional development opportunities are available to support lifelong growth, and by extension, promote inclusion for all society members.
  • Leadership represents the diversity of our Societies - including the diverse perspectives and beliefs of our members.
  • An environment that is safe and free from harassment and other negative behaviors.
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Shannon Mingalone, left, and Eve Mingalone are seen in their hoop house at their business Ramshackle Farm in Harvard, Illinois. The couple started their small growing operation in 2021, after moving to the area from Colorado. They grow lettuce and Asian greens over the winter using hydroponic farming techniques. They also have 50 raised beds outside, and a hoop house for growing vegetables indoors during the winter. Shannon said she found the local queer community surprisingly amazing. Credit: Coburn Dukehart/Wisconsin Watch
 

Highlighting LGBTQ+ in Agriculture

Wisconsin Public Radio: Despite obstacles, LGBTQ+ farmers find fertile ground in the Midwest.

Iowa Public Radio: How LGBTQ+ farmer's perspective might help reshape agriculture.

Green America: We Grow Where We Go: LGBTQ+ Farmers Put Down Roots.
 

LGBTQ+ Nonprofits in Agriculture

Out in the Open: Building rural LGBTQ+ community, visibility, knowledge, and power: https://www.weareoutintheopen.org/

Cultivating Change Foundation: Celebrating Agriculture. Celebrating People: https://www.cultivatingchangefoundation.org/

Lesbian Natural Resources: An organization established to support Lesbian community land projects: http://www.lesbiannaturalresources.org/

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A group of Out in the Open Summit-ers from years past. Credit: Out in the Open
 
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Queer farmers like Sweet Potato, above, are dedicated to building community in rural and agricultural spaces. Credit: Emma Banks
 

LGBTQ+ Groups and Projects

The Queer Food Foundation: An intersectional, equitable food system where the LGBTQ+ community is represented and thriving: https://www.queerfoodfoundation.org/ 

The Quinta Project: A hybrid community which connects individuals online and on their land project: https://quintaproject.org/

Interlocking Roots: A Queer and Trans* Black and Indigenous People of Color (QT*BIPoC) network of farmers, foodies, and earth stewards: https://interlockingroots.wordpress.com/

The Queer Farmers: Reimagining American agriculture: https://modernfarmer.com/2022/01/queer-farmers-american-agriculture/ 

Country Queers: A project documenting LGBTQ+ experiences in rural, small town, and country areas:  https://www.countryqueers.com/