Sharon Stone, a retired elementary school teacher, has been awarded the 2023 Bill Best Food Award for Food and Farm Stewards for her work to provide affordable fresh food to her community.
Stone began her journey to food justice in 2019 when she joined the Market Gardeners Program through Seedleaf, an organization dedicated to empowering local growers. When she retired from teaching in 2021, she took the opportunity to devote her time to growing more vegetables.
Stone took on the role of farmer liaison for the Woodhill International Market, which is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) market that provides fresh, local produce to underserved communities. The market operates on a sliding scale to accommodate everyone, regardless of income or background.
Stone is passionate about providing fresh, affordable food to her community, and she believes that small-scale farmers are essential to a thriving local food ecosystem. She is a tireless advocate for food justice, and she is an inspiration to her community.
The Bill Best Food Award is named for Bill Best, a collector and preserver of heirloom beans, author, and director of the Sustainable Mountain Agriculture Center. The award is given to individuals who go above and beyond to support their communities and promote sustainable food systems.
Stone is a deserving recipient of the Bill Best Food Award, and her work is an inspiration to us all. She is a tireless advocate for food justice, and she is committed to providing fresh, affordable food to her community. She is a true food hero.
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