Through work connecting with 2SLGTBQIA+ farmers, farm workers, ag enthusiasts, homesteaders and land stewards, EFAO has discovered there may be more cool queer pals living in rural spaces than one might think. As folks with identities, genders, families and relationships that don’t fit into binary, heteronormative categories, the move to the country can be complicated.

This event brings together panelists to speak from lived experiences as queer and gender-diverse folks who have moved rurally to pursue their farming, homesteading and land stewarding dreams. They’ll share candidly about the challenges and the beauty of queer rural life. We’ll save some time for questions, audience sharing and discussion after our panelists present.

Panelists may reflect on questions such as: How will I find a place I can afford to live? Will I be safe? Will I make friends? How do I access affirming medical care? How can I connect with community and the land?

This event aims to spotlight 2SLGTBQIA+ voices. Allies are welcome and encouraged to attend, but please consider holding onto your questions or comments until community members have had a chance to speak. You’re always welcome to follow up with EFAO staff after the event if there wasn’t time for your question or comment to be addressed.