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Gleaning Food - organizing a project
Locating Farms for Donations
State departments of agriculture can also be extremely valuable resources in helping to
identify donors for gleaning projects.
These agencies are not only closely tied to the
individual...
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Gleaning Food - organizing a project
Locating Farms for Donations
State departments of agriculture can also be extremely valuable resources in helping to
identify donors for gleaning projects.
These agencies are not only closely tied to the
individual growers, but are also usually the offices that approve and establish farmers’
markets and organize the state and county fairs.
Involving agencies can also help build a
sense of community and cooperation at the local level.
Communicating with Potential Donors
Before going out to ask a farmer to donate, anticipate questions that the farmer is likely to
raise.
Keep in mind that a farmer is going to have some unique concerns that will need to
be addressed.
It’s important not to make promises you can’t keep, such as guaranteeing
that no one will sue if they are injured while on the farm.
Be prepared to discuss the liability
provisions in detail; have a copy of federal and state “Good Samaritan” laws, or well-written
summaries of their
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