Are we at the table or on menu?Giving thanks is often difficult. |
| Giving thanks can sometimes seem particularly difficult when navigating federal policies that undermine rather than support our community. Our 12 August newsletter shared documents and expressed frustration with federal officials and agency decisions harming agriculture in the Klamath Basin and threatening our way of life.
Although we have every right to be frustrated, it is also important to acknowledge when agencies and officials do provide genuine assistance and understanding. We must also appreciate that many federal officials are doing everything they can within the system’s structures to ensure farmers are not forgotten. Despite the challenging circumstances, it is important to express our thanks. It is also important to remember that we must continue fostering dialogue and seeking solutions that benefit our communities. We must do this even when it appears those who shall not be named are manipulating the system to work hard against positive outcomes for all our communities. |