Making America’s youth healthy again with Jacqueline Capriotti

In this episode of 'Ag Talk: Your Story Matters', Venessa chats with Jacqueline, a prominent advocate for agriculture and health, who is spearheading a movement to revive the World War Victory Gardens. Jacqueline discusses her efforts to empower families, schools, churches, and farmers to grow their food locally and her involvement with the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) initiative alongside RFK Jr. She shares her personal journey, including her children's battle with cystic fibrosis, which inspired her mission to connect healthcare and agriculture. Jacqueline also highlights the historical significance of Victory Gardens during World Wars I and II, emphasizing the importance of community and local food systems. Later, Christine White from the National FFA Organization joins to discuss the upcoming 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, focused on empowering students. The episode reflects on the transformative power of agriculture, community, and resilience.