What if farmers who feel trapped in an agricultural system where large corporations make all the decisions, even down to how many animals the farmer will raise, what he or she will feed them and when the animals will be slaughtered; what if those farmers had other options?
An organization called Mercy For Animals has created an innovative model of alternative farming opportunities, and helps farmers make the transition from animal-based agriculture to growing fruits and vegetables, or mushrooms, or hemp. The model is a project aptly entitled Transfarmation.
In this edition of Mothering Earth, we’ll hear from Katherine Jernigan, Farmer Outreach Manager for the Transfarmation project.
Photographs courtesy of Mercy for Animals
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Katherine Jernigan is the farmer outreach manager for Transfarmation. She has a background in food systems and sustainable agriculture and has grown food and worked with farmers for more than 10 years. She has a BA in environmental studies and a dual MBA and MS in sustainable food systems. Katherine is a relationship builder and collaborator focused on bringing people with diverse backgrounds and specialties together to achieve common goals. She works with Transfarmation farmers to develop and execute their plans for farm transitions and ensures they have the tools and support to be successful.
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