Poder Hablar: The Power of Young Farmers Stories with Isabel Quiroz

The Spanish phrase "poder hablar" translates to both the ability to speak and the "power" of speaking. This week, we hear from Isabel Quiroz of Tequio Community Farm in Mendocino, California. Isabel immigrated from Mexico four years ago, and was nervous about participating in the U.S. policy process, and about whether her experiences would be counted by policymakers. She shares with us about her journey to DC for our 2018 Convergence, and how becoming a young farmer advocate has helped her to regain a sense of agency as a U.S. citizen, to feel supported on her farm, and to regain her voice.