This video provides guidance for migrant farmworkers on how to set up a bank account safely and confidently. Access to banking services is an important step toward financial stability, yet many workers may be unfamiliar with the process or unsure of requirements. The video explains basic steps for opening an account, outlines necessary documents, and highlights the benefits of using a bank instead of carrying cash. By increasing financial knowledge and access, this resource supports farmworkers in managing their money securely and building long-term financial well-being.

This video provides essential information to help migrant farmworkers recognize and avoid text message scams. As mobile phone use increases, scammers are increasingly targeting workers with fraudulent messages related to jobs, finances, or personal information. The video highlights common warning signs of scams, offers practical tips for protecting personal information, and encourages viewers to take simple steps to stay safe. By raising awareness and promoting digital safety, this resource supports the well-being and financial security of farmworker communities.

This guide presents practical strategies for local governments and regional commissions seeking to strengthen food system resilience in Appalachian communities. Drawing from group interviews with 113 municipal, county, and regional officials conducted across Appalachia in 2024–2025, the guide identifies actionable approaches that local entities can adapt to their specific context, capacity, and priorities. Strategies covered include conducting food system assessments, forming food policy councils, revising zoning to support urban agriculture, operating mobile markets, incentivizing healthy food offerings in corner stores, and establishing locally owned grocery stores. An appendix documents additional strategies identified by participants for which implementation resources are still emerging. Each strategy includes a description, implementation process, real-world examples, and links to key resources. Funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, this guide is intended to support continued action and collaboration across Appalachian communities working to build more resilient, equitable, and accessible local food systems.