Madisyn “Madi Mango” spent the summer of 2021 with the Food Literacy Project. She is a junior at Western Kentucky University where she studies Psychology and Gender/Woman Studies. In the future, Madisyn would like to start a clinic that assists individuals with eating disorders and explore how food justice plays a role in their diagnoses. Her summer with YCAP allowed her to work outside, learn farming practices, and participate in a rare opportunity that will help her in the future. When asked, “Why should you grow and cook your own food?”, Madisyn responded, “You feel connected to the world and know the origin source of your food.” She also added, “Smaller farms deserve more recognition for being a part of the change, supporting local businesses, and using more organic farming methods.”
