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Where are my ticket proceeds going?
The Growers Alliance of Central Texas is a grassroots farmer organization founded in 2010 by organic and sustainable farmers in order to provide a more unified and powerful voice in guiding issues that impact growers in Central Texas. Members of GroACT often have no medical insurance and/or high deductible insurance. In recent years, various fundraising efforts have been organized for farmers suffering from debilitating illnesses, diseases and accidents, but the need for a Farmers Medical Emergency Fund is critical. Ticket proceeds from Farmgrass will go toward this fund.
The GroACT Farmers Emergency Medical Fund is dedicated to the memory of Sara Rowland, Hairston Creek Farm
Here are some examples of recent successful fundraising efforts:
*Market Report by Kate Thornberry (Austin Chronicle) which mentions both Jane Levan's (Dewberry Hill Farms) broken arm and the Ottmers Family Farm's hail damage to their whole crop followed by their son's car accident.
*Addie Broyles (Statesman) Facebook post about Jane Levan and the Ottmers.
*Benefit for Sarah Rowland of Hairston Creek Farm when she was diagnosed with aggressive cancer.
*Market Report by Kate Thornberry (Austin Chronicle) which mentions both Jane Levan's (Dewberry Hill Farms) broken arm and the Ottmers Family Farm's hail damage to their whole crop followed by their son's car accident.
*Addie Broyles (Statesman) Facebook post about Jane Levan and the Ottmers.
*Benefit for Sarah Rowland of Hairston Creek Farm when she was diagnosed with aggressive cancer.
