{"id":2176,"date":"2023-09-18T21:46:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T02:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/?p=2176"},"modified":"2023-09-29T20:17:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T01:17:08","slug":"know-a-beginning-farmer-who-believes-in-food-sovereignty-ffd-is-seeking-nominations-for-the-2023-john-kinsman-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/?p=2176","title":{"rendered":"Know a Beginning Farmer Who Believes in Food Sovereignty? FFD is Seeking Nominations for the 2023 John Kinsman Prize!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375931903_698167129012457_8860967714729083275_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375931903_698167129012457_8860967714729083275_n-1024x439.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375931903_698167129012457_8860967714729083275_n-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375931903_698167129012457_8860967714729083275_n-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375931903_698167129012457_8860967714729083275_n-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/familyfarmers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375931903_698167129012457_8860967714729083275_n.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2011, Family Farm Defenders has distributed a total of $36,000 in grants to nearly 20 beginning farmers. The prize is named in honor of John Kinsman, one of the founders and longtime president of Family Farm Defenders who was a tireless champion of civil rights, social justice, and food sovereignty both in the U.S. and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a><\/a>be considered for the prize, nominees must meet the following criteria: engaged in own farm for less than five (5) years; engaged in small scale livestock and\/or vegetable and\/or fruit production; market products locally; practice sustainable management of natural resources; promote healthy soil; conserve biodiversity; and support food sovereignty principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those nominated will be asked to complete a questionnaire as their application, which will then be reviewed by FFD board members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners will then be publicly recognized as part of an award dinner and public ceremony, tentatively scheduled for Sat. Nov. 11th at 5:30 pm at the Round Barn Lodge in Spring Green &#8211; stay tuned for more details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to nominate someone for the 2023 John Kinsman Prize, please send their name and contact info to: familyfarmdefenders@yahoo.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadline for nominations is Fri. Oct. 13th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FFD is also looking for sponsors of this year\u2019s prize \u2013 anyone who contributes over $100 as a prize sponsor receives two complimentary tickets to the award banquet and ceremony, as well as mention in the evening&#8217;s program.   FFD is a 501 c(3) charitable organization, so any donation is tax deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2011, Family Farm Defenders has distributed a total of $36,000 in grants to nearly 20 beginning farmers. 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