Marcellina Reis of Sweet Freedom Farm

The 503rd recipient is Marcellina Reis of Sweet Freedom Farm in Kingston, NY. Marcellina writes:

What self-care and well-being mean to me as a farmer: “Being with the land should mean healing but the stress of farming makes what should be some do the most grounding practices as humans, not as grounding as it should be. Taking care of oneself is having stress relieving practices and taking time to be grounded and eat the food you grow.”

How I might use this $100 self-care award: “I will be using the $100 for bodywork and a nutritionist.”

Most important self-care needs that contribute to my well-being as a farmer: "Body work is so important as a farmer. We are athletes! Yet as an industry we get such little care and attention to our bodies.”

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