Meet Matt Schaller, leader for Ag Community Relief, an association helping communities struggling through natural disasters. He makes time to talk about the efforts with us and touches on:
- Stepping up for farmers beyond FEMA and American Red Cross efforts
- What it’s like to show up with a handshake and a smile to make a difference in people’s lives
- Addressing needs as they come – from largescale to local, small disasters
- Utilizing others’ specialties
- How some farmers might prepare for worsening weather conditions
- The reason Matt is involved in Ag Community Relief
- Ways people can help rural people in need after a natural disaster
- Building a network of individuals and resources through leadership and non-traditional media
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