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we don't have any Black vendors at our market

our market hasn't previously set boundaries for what we do and don't accept under the idea of tolerance ; but in order to truly be tolerant we must set boundaries for what we are intolerant of

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Some diversity amongst vendors, with an effort to include more farmers of color

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I think about who we're serving - aka whose dollars guide what products, programs, and vendors we have. RE: A point in the chat that we may be serving predominantly affluent, white customers. 

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I think about who we're serving - aka whose dollars guide what products, programs, and vendors we have. RE: A point in the chat that we may be serving predominantly affluent, white customers. 

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I also think SNAP/WIC/other use should be destigmatized.

Accessibility needs to come before it is 'needed'/asked for.

Last - the Puddin' scandal was partially because of lack of transparency within the organization. Transparency (which evens ground, power disparities) is essential to equality.

Why not survey what kind of products people want to see rather than making assumptions?

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We are open to all in our little market and I think we make that obvious - however, I'm sure there's room for growth!

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We are open to all in our little market and I think we make that obvious - however, I'm sure there's room for growth!

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diversity of vendors and customers. serving local nutrient dense food  in food deserts, which are usually in minority communities 

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diversity of vendors and customers. serving local nutrient dense food  in food deserts, which are usually in minority communities 

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structure of market makes it inaccessible to many, no employees of color, no SNAP benefits

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The town can be a barrier - there is no diversity on the town council or board of supervisors - women and minorities are not represented and that makes it hard on businesses in the area.

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The town can be a barrier - there is no diversity on the town council or board of supervisors - women and minorities are not represented and that makes it hard on businesses in the area.

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we are beginning to address racial inequity, the conversation has started

we have a strong snap program

we ave a vibrant and diverse community

I am highly committed to becoming better

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racial diversity of vendors not proportionate to overall number of vendors

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racial diversity of vendors not proportionate to overall number of vendors

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Collaboration with vendors and communities to ensure markets are accessible and welcoming to all

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Reach out to community and business leaders of color. LISTEN to what they need

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Reach out to community and business leaders of color. LISTEN to what they need

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I think Freshfarm is willing to listen. But I'm still not sure they understand the core of the problem. And I think that skepticism is still present in how they're viewed widely. They're still in the public eye.

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I think Freshfarm is willing to listen. But I'm still not sure they understand the core of the problem. And I think that skepticism is still present in how they're viewed widely. They're still in the public eye.

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They have been trying to improve their diversity among vendors. I don't know how successful it has been. Organizationally - I still think a lot of higher up positions on the markets team are held by white people. The top 2 positions are not, but when this was mentioned it was dismissed as tokenizing. I see why. It's not a pass to not improve in other areas.

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hearing from people within the communities we are trying to reach

collaborating

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Here I am answering these questions, but I have never asked our four black own vendors what they need from the market.

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Here I am answering these questions, but I have never asked our four black own vendors what they need from the market.

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promotion of SNAP program

more diversity among vendors

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Motivation in the face of such large problems

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Motivation in the face of such large problems

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Pretty sure I get in my own way. OR, I'm oblivious for no other reason than I'm not aware, in my priviledge, of problems.

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We need to expand and normalize our SNAP program.

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We've recognized for awhile our lack of diversity and have been attempting to level the field some. We discuss the topic and maintain a producer list with operations that range in size to allow producers who may struggle to grow have a chance.