Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is launching an ag equity and food insecurity initiative this month called #AgConnectsUsAll.
The project begins with listening sessions to create a long-term strategy to address the two issues.
“I have already been traveling across the state listening to people at the center of agriculture and food access including community advocates, farmers, businesses and educators to understand what works and what can be better.”
In a video posted on Twitter, Stratton says she chose to launch the initiative during Black History Month to honor her ancestors who thrived in agriculture after emancipation from slavery.
