The importance of workplace respect

In today’s energetic and evolving work landscape, fostering an environment of respect in the workplace is essential. Workplace respect is more than just a catchword; it is the foundation of psychological security and the bedrock upon which workplace trust is built. Respecting colleagues, valuing their contributions, and treating everyone with dignity not only boosts individual well-being but also drives organizational success.
Lauren Baer: July update

Since the last newsletter in May, it seems as if the world has changed again and that the headwinds against diversity, equity, and inclusion work continue to mount and grow stronger. This is not the direction we want to see, and yet here we are. While it is understandable to feel some level of defeat and shock over the recent circumstances and decisions, it is a clear sign that the work being done by those committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion is even more important.
Lauren Baer: May update

For many people, May is a month of transition. Universities are winding down the semester, students are graduating with excitement about their next steps and future, K-12 students and their families are engaged in a busy month of activities and celebrations before transitioning to summer schedules, and spring is turning into summer.
Lauren Baer: April update

That’s a wrap! (For the moment…) The Together We Grow Connect Conference and 2023 Annual Meeting brought together 70 people across industry, higher education, NGOs, and government.
Lauren Baer: March update

In less than one month we will be in Atlanta, Ga., for TWG’s Connect Conference and 2023 Annual Meeting! We are looking forward to being in-person for this event, for the first time in several years. Our line-up of speakers is exciting, and more session announcements are coming (look for more announcements leading up to the April 1 registration deadline).
Lauren Baer: February update

TWG has a lot in the works at the start of this new year! This month’s newsletter is chock full of updates and information, and I encourage you to review to keep up to date on everything that is happening with the organization. Among all the efforts occurring this year, I am thrilled to be working on a formal strategic planning process.
Lauren Baer: January update

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it is 2023 — and yet I have had no trouble writing the correct date on documents since approximately Jan. 3 (possibly the earliest date I have achieved this in my lifetime).
Lauren Baer: December update

It is hard to believe that 2022 is coming to a close! While this time of year is often a time of reflection, 2023 is on my mind.
Lauren Baer: November update

Together We Grow is on an exciting journey! There are some upcoming happenings you don’t want to miss.
Getting REEL about social!

It has been an amazing time at Together We Grow from a social media perspective. As trends continue to change, we are grateful for our partners, members, and active social participants that work with us to create new and fresh content critical to reach audiences and connect them to agriculture, food and the opportunities in this sector.