8. Building Community Through Agricultural Livelihoods for Refugees

Matt Simon
Matt Simon New Leaf Agriculture, Multicultural Refugee Coalition

New Leaf Agriculture is a social enterprise of the Multicultural Refugee Coalition. The certified organic farm, located in Elgin, Texas, creates livelihood opportunities for refugees through a community-supported agriculture program as well as sales at farmers markets and to restaurants. Matt Simon and Nico Schuessler focus on the ways in which the farm supports its refugee employees, as well as its impact on the surrounding community. They also cover some of the exciting upcoming projects on the farm, and elaborate on our regenerative and organic methods. They can’t wait to share our community with you!