1. Integrating Opportunities & Programs to Create a living Food Web

2. What is Adelante Mujeres? Adelante – “rise up, flourish or move forward” Mujeres – “women” Mission: The holistic education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families Goals: Increase opportunity Build community Preserve participants' cultural heritage Advocate ecological awareness Love & respect the Earth Live in solidarity with others Believe in yourself & commit to personal growth

3. What does Adelante Mujeres do? PROGRAMS Adelante Education (adults) Early Childhood Education Adelante Chicas (youth) Adelante Agricultura The Forest Grove Farmers Market Adelante Empresas

4. Adelante Agricultura

5. Forest Grove Farmers Market

6. Adelante Empresas

7. A holistic approach to building entrepreneurs. “This is a learning program. We are on the road, learning; even if we are not yet earning a lot of money, we have the satisfaction of providing organic food, fresh and locally grown, to our clients and our families.” - Alfredo Sanchez

8. Markets Access Farm Production Farm Land SNAP Match $ Capital (IDAs) Added Value products Fair prices Biz Classes Direct support to farmers Nutrition Education Community Collaborations Planning

9. 1. Introduce yourself 2. Choose a theme, idea, program, organization, or community 3. Think of connections

10. ¡Adelante! For more information please contact: Alejandro Tecum Adelante Agricultura Director 2420 19 th Ave. Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: 503.992.2041 Email: atecum@adelantemujeres.org Kaely Summers Nutrition & Market Access Coordinator Phone: 503-992-2041 Email: ksummers@adelantemujeres.org ksummers@adelantemujeres.org Website: www.adelantemujeres.org www.adelantemujeres.org