Building More Inclusive Agricultural Futures Through Networks of Care

U of G Master’s student Francis Jabile’s research improves support for queer and racialized farmers.

Through a series of in-depth interviews with queer and racialized farmers in Ontario, Jabile is uncovering the ways these individuals conceptualize and practice care, both for one another and for the land they steward. His research draws on feminist and queer theory to frame care as an ecological and social practice that enables farmers to thrive. 

Through his work, Jabile hopes to inspire the next generation of students—especially those from equity-deserving backgrounds—to see agriculture as a space where they belong and can thrive. 

Read the story on U of G News: Building More Inclusive Agricultural Futures Through Networks of Care 

See Jabile's poster presentation from the 2024 Rural Symposium, published in the journal Rural Review: Ontario Rural Planning, Development, and Policy: An Exploration of Intersectional Farmers in Networks of Care within Ontario Agri-food Systems.