Grower-Shipper Association Foundation

Agknowledge provides policy makers and other community leaders the opportunity to "walk in the shoes of a farmer" so that they may see monterey county through the eyes of those directly involved in the many facets of agriculture. The nine monthly seminars take program fellows throughout the diverse geography of monterey county with farm tours and hands on experiences. 23 community members were accepted into the program in 2024 to participate in the nine-month executive educational program. Agknowledge provides participating fellows a deeper understanding about the heritage, diversity, stewardship and complexity of monterey county agriculture and the interdependencies of agriculture, local government and the community.

Ag against hunger program is to help alleviate hunger and combat food waste by channeling surplus produce to food banks and food assistance programs.in 2024, gsaf partnered with the food bank for monterey county at their on-site farm to conduct gleanings. In addition, this program has connected volunteers to the natividad community garden in salinas, ca for harvesting produce that goes directly to the nearby community. The ag against hunger program hosted the annual ag woman of the year award luncheon, which celebrates a local woman that contributes to the ag industry as an innovative leader.