more new farmers and producers to the 75-deep roster—starting Sunday, April 3. Almost all of the newcomer will “self-identify from key groups historically excluded from agriculture,” according to FreshFarm representatives.
—mostly centered around the Dupont Circle market—over a lack of diversity and inclusion. At the time, FreshFarma message encouraging social media followers to patronize Black-owned businesses in the FreshFarm network “It’s an important time for self-reflection and to analyze the processes in general,” says FreshFarm executive director Hugo Mogollon, who joined the nonprofit in 2019 after its merger with Community Foodworks. “We want to offer a platform for socially disadvantaged and underserved vendors. That’s an important part of the process.”
Black, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, military veterans, and women. Mogollon says the specific farmers and producers have not yet been finalized for the Sunday expansion or the weekday market.
Useful background to the FRESHFARMDC changes here. (Non-paywalled)