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YOUTH AMBASSADORS FOR A BETTER Fighting Climate Change From TheGround Up
Welcome & Intros Who are YABC Who Is ABC2? Agenda Youth & AG BATTER UP! Get Into It!
Introduction/Icebreaker 1. Say Your Name 1. State Your Pronouns (She/Her/Hers) (He/Him/His) (It,Their, They) 1. What do you expect to gain from this experience? WORLD CHANGERS We Just Don’t Walk In The Space...We Created The Space!
WHO ARE WE? 2019-2020 YABC Officer Team • 75-100 Small town kids • Middle and High • Chance Holmes-Snowden- President schoolers • Anthony Gregg- Vice President • Advocates of the • Aazizah Lee-Bryant- Secretary environment • Joi Kemp- Reporter • Hard workers • Gabby Rangel • Devin Bowen • Farmers • Angelica Hines • T’Miracle Banks
WHERE ARE WE FR • Coastal North Carolina • Columbus, Bladen, Brunswick, and New Hanover Counties • Whiteville • Wilmington • East Arcadia • Elizabethtown • Bladenboro • Food deserts, Low income communities.
MISSION STATEMENT To increase the quantity, quality, and sustainability of community gardens in the tri- county areas of Columbus, Bladen, and Brunswick.
Why We’re Noteworthy • Sell produce to urban markets AND provide food to our local community • First youth-of-color led food policy council in the state of NC! • The ONLY youth vendors, and youth-of-color at any of our farmers markets • First youth-led food justice Summit in the state • We bought our own mobile trailer and youth helped write the grants! • Create a pipeline: from YA college intern with us • Scholarships for youth • Annual Christmas Banquet
HOW DID WE GET STAR 2014: Youth Today: Youth Empowerment Empowerment and and Leadership Environmental Leadership Group Back-to-School Day Climate Justice Summit Farmers Market
OUR GOALS • Give youth a positive outlet to channel their skills. • Increase access to locally grown food • Shatter the glass ceiling of young adult farmers. • Build leadership and entrepreneurial skills • Utilize our land to produce the most organic and • Support local farmers by creating new healthiest crops. markets • Advocate for surrounding communities. • Policy & Advocacy • Expose youth to new and challenging environments.
WHO DO WE PARTNER WITH? Farmers Markets Peers: Food Youth • New Hanover Regional Medical Center Initiative, FFA • Columbus • Elizabethtown Local High Schools Area Farmers & Businesses (ex. Shelton’s Herb Farm) NC State & A&T Extension • North Carolina State University –Vacation Vittles • Columbus, Brunswick, & Bladen County Cooperative Extension Funders • Resourceful Communities Program • Z. Smith Reynolds • Kate B. Reynolds Foundation • Community Food Strategies Local churches- particularly Graham’s Chapel
Our Major Programs
Vacation Vittles Vacationer Supported Agriculture program through NC State University and NC Cooperative Extension. How it works: Vacation Vittles Coordinator Local Farmers • Areas We Serve: Youth Beach properties • Ocean Isle Beach Ambassadors • Southport • Bald Head Island • Oak Island • Sunset Beach • Holden Beach • Sustainable model- we make money, and farmers make money!
Farmers Market Where are our markets?: • Columbus County Farmers Market – Whiteville, NC • E-Town Farmers Market- Elizabethtown, NC • New Hanover Regional Medical Center- Wilmington, NC How to conduct good customer service: • Smile • Customers are always right • Give them a little bit of extra Sales have increased because we are able to get repeat customers
2ND ANNUALYOUTHFOODJUSTICESUMMIT 2019’s Theme: Climate and Food Systems Resiliency • Three-day youth-led conference May 24-26th 2019 • Incredible undertaking, and opportunity for us to learn about our group dynamics, multi-tasking, and problem-solving! • Purpose • Learn what work is happening by other like-minded youth organizations throughout North Carolina • Fellowship with each other and have a good time! • Learn new skills and information about agriculture and our environment
The day -to-day work • Hold two group meetings a month. • Officer team leads the meeting • When’s the next big thing? • Farmers markets • Developing garden schedule • Meeting with local officials and university leaders • We balance work & play with college tours and trips
HURRICANE FLORENCE &RECOVERY • The Youth Ambassador Experience/Operation Airdrop • Post-storm reactions • How did the storm affect us? • Lost our crop • Lost homes, roads were washed out • What’s next for the farmers in our area? • Have to find new and innovative ways of gardening, because storms are more frequent • Just Florence Recovery Summit
THANK YOU! Please visit us at: https://www.menandwomenunited.org/
Making Sustainable Ag Cool for Young People 101 December 6, 2019 Presented By ABC2 World Changers: Zachary Clemons Tray Dekle
Welcome Tray Dekle
Community Standards Listen and Show You Hear One Speaker At A Time Attack Ideas, Not People Step Up, Step Back Wear Our ABC2 Jersey
A Better Chance A Better Community Get In To It! 22
Hello! We are the ABC2 World Changers 23
Specific Purpose To share ways to engage youth in Sustainable Agriculture Program exhibit through the development of the Youth Led ABC2 Community Farm Of Hope, Prosperity & Change 24
What is ABC2? Programs? Meaning? Impact? Heard?
Founded in 2012 by Enfield resident Mr. Chester B. Williams, A Better Chance, A Better Community (ABC2) is a nonprofit organization that exists to… “empower young people by providing a life skills program that promotes positive values, healthy habits, and education through community development, culture, and awareness—resulting in real life power, World Changers are Game Changers.” Who we are
Mission Statement Connecting underserved and marginalized communities with resources to empower youth and advocate for community solutions and healthier lifestyles. Changing The World One Community At A Time!
4 Focus Areas Healthy Eating Active Living Civic Engagement Youth Empowerment/Entrepreneurship
Focus Areas & Moving Forward Active Living Meets Every 1st Saturday (World Changers Orientation) • Recreate U$ – Draft Parks & Rec Master Plan Cliff Notes – Youth Town Hall Meetings – Community Engagement Sessions – Advocate for County Wide Parks & Rec Department
Focus Areas & Moving Forward Civic Engagement Meets Every 2nd Saturday • Rock The Vote – Voters Registration Goal Of 250 – Policies to Lower Voting Age to 16 – Party At The Polls
Focus Areas & Moving Forward Healthy Eating Meets Every 3rd Saturday • Community Farm Of Hope, Prosperity & Change – Grown Kale, Spinach, Tomatoes, Onions, Basil, Dill – Developing Farmers In Training Curriculum – Attending & Presenting at Local, State & National Convenings
2 Acres
Planting in a community garden in Healthy Food Westview, Atlanta, GA Garden of Hope, A Place to Prosperity, and A Place for Garden and Change (aka Community Grow “The Community Farm”) World Changers’ Empowerment Center
Community Farm Coordinator
What’s Growing On? Working Together Works!!! 35
The Beginning Dreaming sessions 2017: ● Community Engagement Sessions Clearing of land Funding Support - Resourceful Communities/PICH Climate Justice Summit
The Grand Opening Saturday, April 27, 2019 ● Community & Partners Day ● Haliwa-Saponi Tribe Ceremony ● Century Farm Dedication ● 5K - Farm Run/Walk
Grand Opening
Community Days @ Farm Every 3rd & 4th Saturdays • Community Gathering Days • Clean up • Work on Specific Tasks • Learn a new Garden Lesson • Community Luncheon
Youth MEETS FARM Open Mic BBQ & Community Veterans Farm Party
Student Interns • DUKE In t e r n s • Z S m it h Re yn o ld s N PIP • H ig h S c h o o l In t e r n s • Wa ld e n Un ive r s it y • C o lle g e In t e r n s
Permaculture gardening is based on the concept of using the perfect plants for the climate, and utilizing only what works best for the local environment We planted two Permaculture gardens at Franklinton Center At Bricks and our own ABC2 Community Farm. Edible Gardens which includes native fruit trees, herbs and bushes. 45 Permaculture Garden (Edible Gardens)
Growing Real Opportunities With Kids GROW-K Food Council Founded March 2019 46
GROW-K Youth Food Council Growing Real Opportunities With Kids ● Host Trainings. Addressing Social Determinants of Health. ● C o n d u c t a H e a lt h y Fo o d s As s e s s m e n t o f H a lifa x (H e a lt h y Fo o d s Ma p ) ● De e p e n t h e le a d e r s h ip c a p a c it y o f yo u t h ● S it e vis it t o a r e a Fo o d C o u n c ils fo r g u id a n c e , a d vic e a n d p e e r le a r n in g . ● H o s t 10 C o m m u n it y En g a g e m e n t S e s s io n s & Fo c u s Gr o u p
2020 Bound:
World Changers 2020
SUNFLOWER PROGRAM HIGH TUNNEL PROGRAM CHICKEN PROGRAM COMMUNITY FARM OF HOPE, PROSPERITY & CHANGE
Chief Global Catalyst Tray Dekle
RECREATE U$ ● Draft Master Plan Cliff Notes ● Voters Registration Campaign ● Summer Fitness Program ● Teen Focus Groups ● Fitness Party
GROW-K ● Garden Parties ● Food Assessment ● Community Based Healthy Foods Model ● Healthy Corner Store Initiative
How To Get Involve 55
Ways To Grow With Us! • Community Days @ Farm Each 3rd & 4th Saturday 10am - 2pm • Community Work Days Every Monday & Wednesday 9am - 12n • Donate to our Community Farm Campaign abc2nc.org • Sponsor a Raised Bed for our Blessing Boxes ($25/month) • Donate Tools 56
How to engage youth in Sust ain able Agricult ure
● Planning fun events about agriculture ● Go in g o n t r ip s t o d iffe r e n t fa r m s ● S h o w u s h o w g r o win g yo u r o wn fo o d is h e a lt h ie r ● En c o u r a g e yo u n g p e o p le t o b e a c t ive o n fa r m s ● We Like t o Pa r t y wit h a Pu r p o s e ● As k yo u n g p e o p le wh a t t h e y like , In c lu d e In e n t ir e p r o c e s s
Engage Youth In Sustainable Agriculture Youth can engage in Agriculture through social media and things they are very familiar with ● Link social media to agriculture ● Improve Agriculture image ● Put Agriculture in school curriculum ● Encourage youth to speak up 60
Youth Empowerment Do’s & Don’ts For Adult Allies
WHAT NOT TO D • Force kids to join • Have a non conducive schedule • Make it uncomfortable • Don’t make it where people can’t join due to beliefs and other reasons • Have the program misrepresent what we believe will help benefit the community
Do’s/Don'ts for Adult Allies Do’s Don'ts ● Listen to our ideas ● Condemn their ● Let us have ideas freedom to pursue ● Don’t Talk over our ideas them ● Talk to Us Not At ● Dictate To Us Us ● Compare Us To ● Provide Advice & Others Support ● Call Us Kids ● Encourage Us ● Call Us Youth, Young People or World Changers 63
How to Maintain Youth Relevancy?
Youth Relevance... In a youth required organization the youth have to be the main priority and every decision should be in the best interest of them. ● Allow the youth to have a voice ● Incorporate youthful activities ● Develop programs with them ● Include the youth in decision making ● Allow them to represent their own interests 65
HOW To GET YOUTH TO STICK Incentivize! • Food • Paid internships, job experience , scholarships, volunteer hours Help the community Balance Work and Play with Beneficial trips • College tours • Peer visits Don’t make it a hassle • Keep it engaging, provide transportation, and open
How to connect Yout h & Adult part n erships
Youth and Adult connection... Youth and adult partnerships are when grown - ups work in partnership with young people to handle issues that young people face or problems that your society or your community face. - Importance of youth and adults staying connected - Having confidence on the judgements of young people - Young people are viewed as valued resources with individual assets 68
3 Things You Should Do! Join the ABC2 & Connect with other Be Honestly YABC! Networks Youth Groups Consistent 69
Why are partnerships important? 70
List of reasons why Partnerships are important... 1) Partnerships are Important for your business's growth, success, and longevity 2) Two or more heads are better than one 3) The roles and expectations of each individual will be well communicated, understood and accepted. 4) Partnerships imply a shared leadership among respected individuals who are recognized and empowered by their own organizations to build agreements and resolve conflicts. 5) A healthy partnership promotes an atmosphere 71 of learning
Batter Up ! ABC2: Get Into It!
Thank You! Any questions? If you need any additional information you can contact us at... ➝ zachary@abc2nc.org ➝ shykeem@abc2nc.org ➝ tray@abc2nc.org ➝ kentwan@abc2nc.org ➝ ceo@abc2nc.org ABC2 Hotline: 252.592.1197 Or contact ABC2 CEO: Chester Williams @ (252)-200-6689
Our social media Outlets Instagram: @abc2wc Facebook: A Better Chance/A Better Community 74
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