Organic Farmers needed c/o organic research study

Andy Pressman (NCAT) and Carolyn Dimitri (NYU) are trying to understand the challenges facing certified organic farmers regarding the economic sustainability of their farm operations. We are seeking certified organic farmers to participate in a virtual focus group so that we can understand their particular financial or economic challenges.

Our next focus group will be for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) organic farmers, where we will discuss their specific needs. The focus group will be held on August 25, 1-2:30 pm EST. This focus group will be led by Felicia Bell of NCAT.

Farmers will participate via zoom (we would prefer this if you are able) or call into the session, if internet access is an issue. Farmers will receive a $75 honorarium for participating in a 90 minute focus group and filling out a very brief survey prior to the focus group.

Please contact Carolyn Dimitri at carolyn.dimitri@nyu.edu or Andy Pressman at either andyp@ncat.org or 479-587-3475 to express your interest in participating and we will follow up with additional information.

Thank you for considering our request. Your participation would help ensure the success of our research, and we would be grateful if you would be able to spare the time to join us. If you are interested in participating but are not available on August 25, please let us know and we will contact you at a later date for a different focus group.

Best regards, Carolyn Dimitri and Andy Pressman

This research is funded by USDA NIFA OREI, contract number 2020-5130-32182.