Pride & Joy

Happy little (and not so little) things to mention

words: Jennifer L. Rubenstein | photography: Torrie Hudson

“She’s my sweet little thing… She’s my pride and joy…” sang Stevie Ray Vaughn. I pause, breathe deep and give gratitude to just a few things that give me pride and joy as we walk into our Hoosier spring season.

Pride

James Beard 2023 Semi-Finalist Nominees: Abbi Merriss, Bluebeard Samir Mohammad, 9th Street Bistro

For programs and organizations such as the Immigrant Welcome Center empowering Indy’s immigrants to adapt, integrate and thrive. ImmigrantWelcomeCenter.org

For women like Arianna Cruz, founder and creator of MORE magazine (Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone) focusing on creating content that is valuable and powerful. MoreMagazine.org

Joy

Being appointed as a 2023 Indiana Grown Commission Board Member, which gives me the opportunity to advocate for policy change within the food and beverage industry.

Getting flower seeds like Amaranth Hot Biscuits, Chocolate Lace Flower, Zinderella Peach Zinnia and Thai Silk California Poppy from Floret to plant this spring. FloretFlowers.com

For those social butterflies who tag #EDIBLEINDY on their foodie adventures.

And lastly…. my own pride and joy always and forever.

Get farmland.org

Discrimination against marginalized groups in agriculture negatively affects all Americans by limiting the opportunities for farmers, workers, and consumers.

AFT is raising up diverse voices in agriculture, because we believe diversity contributes to a more resilient agricultural system, a stronger economy, and a more equitable society.