The number of Latino farm and ranch operators increased 21% in the past five years. This good news because it highlights the vibrant, diverse agricultural future as it the system deals with two significant challenges: "an increased demand for production to feed the growing global and U.S. population, at the same time as much of the current farmer and rancher population is edging toward retirement," Farm Credit reports. Check out this infographic that explains the issue. Here also are groups that support Latino farmers, according to Farm Credit: Latinos in Agriculture
National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association (NLFRTA)
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
INROADS
National FFA The NLFRTA, for example, works with ...
In West Oakland, there are plenty of liquor and small corner stores that sell junk to the already at-risk community they serve. HOPE Collaborative (Health for Oakland’s People and Environment) plans to help these stores sell better food and become beacons of health. HOPE Collaborative is a community collaborative working towards policy and systems change to promote the health and well-being of families and youth in the most vulnerable communities of East and West Oakland. Their new Healthy Corner Store Project connects corner stores with financing opportunities, community and technical support that will allow stores to provide fresh, healthier food options. The project promotes resident leadership in building an efficient neighborhood-based food system that will ultimately ...
Adapting to life in the United States causes high levels of stress in Hispanic immigrant youth, who frequently turn to alcohol, according to a new study. The study, published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence and reported by Voxxi News, indicates that recently immigrated Hispanic youth often report struggling with self-identity and stress as they try to find "a balance between cultural roots and their new environment." "Enduring bicultural stress during adolescence—a vulnerable developmental phase in which adolescents are still forming their own identity—places them at risk for participation in risk behaviors," the study's lead author, Assaf Oshri of the University of Georgia, told Medical XPress. "We found that bicultural stress disrupts their identity consolidation over ...
More than 16% of Latino adults experienced a mental illness during the previous year, and communities of color are more likely to lack access to care to meet their behavioral health needs. This makes mental health awareness important in Latino communities. Let’s tweet about the education and access Latinos have to mental health and wellness, as well as what cultural barriers Latinos face with addressing mental health issues: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Mental Health and Latinos”
DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
TIME: Noon CT (1:00 PM ET)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: @APApsychiatric @SAMHSAgov We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we explore: Why mental health is important for Latinos
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Santa Fe, New Mexico is home to rich culture and beautiful landscapes, but many families living here don't have easy access to affordable fresh fruits of vegetables. The Santa Fe Food Policy Council has been working to assess challenges and brainstorm solutions, and they are getting close to taking action. The council conducted a three-year study in the region, where centuries-old farming traditions still take place but youths deal with obesity and hunger. According to a public radio story, the council says its main priorities are improving public transportation so low-income residents can easily get to grocery stores or farmers markets, increasing the presence of locally grown food in schools and preserving farmland. A plan will be brought to city council to be voted on in ...
Workplace death rates are higher among Hispanics than other racial/ethnic groups, especially among Spanish speakers. Hispanics often work in higher-risk industries, including agriculture and construction, and they face cultural and language barriers, which undermine "the effectiveness of safety materials and hazard warnings printed in a language they don’t speak or read," the Albuquerque Journal reports. This makes Spanish-language safety materials critically important. So the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a Spanish website with workplace safety materials, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a wealth of Spanish publications and other resources for employers and employees. Employers are urged to review these ...
A new non-profit organization, Healthier Colorado, is hoping to bring changes to the state of Colorado by working for improved health care policy. According to a Denver Business Journal article the costs of health care insurance have risen dramatically in Colorado compared to other states. Because of this the Colorado Health Foundation supported Healthier Colorado with a $10 million grant to help reform the state's current policy. According to the news article, Healthier Colorado will begin working towards two goals: 1. To reduce childhood obesity in the state
2. Make health insurance more affordable In the news article, Healthier Colorado's executive director, Jake Williams notes that Latino kids are especially at risk for becoming overweight and obese and that they do not ...
Community activists in Baldwin Park, CA have been working for years to improve the food environment, working to swap chips and sugary snacks for more fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2008, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA), the Baldwin Park Resident Advisory Committee (BPRAC), and their partners started working with 14 corner stores to establish the Healthy Selection Program; this effort helped several corner stores begin selling healthy items. These efforts also led to specific policy research and development. In 2012, the Baldwin Park Healthy Corner Store Policy was drafted to help local corner store owners provide and promote healthy foods, limit youth exposure to negative advertising, and adjust floor plans to encourage healthy choices. On August 20th, ...
Students in one of top 10 fastest growing Latino states will soon experience improved standards in PE. According to a blog post from Education Week, the South Dakota Board of Education recently updated their standards for physical education.
By using the same national framework developed by SHAPE America (formerly the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)), in 2014, the South Dakota Department of Education (SDDOE), worked to draft their own state guidelines for what students in grades K-12 should know and be able to do.
According to a news article from Argusleader.com the most recent updates to standards occurred in 2006, however, students' needs have changed since then.
"The [new] standards identify knowledge and skills students should know and be able to ...
