Ballotpedia: Ja'Nell Henry

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Ja'Nell is originally from Durham. She earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish from Guilford College.

Ja'Nell currently works as director of operations and strategic partnerships at Black Farmers' Market, which she co-founded. She previously served 3 terms with AmeriCorps and has worked at other non-profits.

Ja'Nell Henry's campaign for Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor is her first run for public office. 

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Supports prioritizing environmental justice initiatives to address challenges like gentrification and lead contamination, ensuring all communities have access to clean environments.

Supports prioritizing environmental justice initiatives to ensure that  all communities have access to clean environments.

- Supports prioritizing environmental justice initiatives to ensure that  all communities have access to clean environments.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to create educational programs to address the environmental impacts of urbanization.

Plans to create educational programs to educate the public on sustainability.

Believes in supporting local farmers and creating economic opportunities through community-based organizations and food systems.

Plans to advocate for historically underserved farmers.

- Plans to create educational programs to educate the public on sustainability.
- Believes in supporting local farmers and creating economic opportunities through community-based organizations and food systems.
- Plans to advocate for historically underserved farmers.

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Ja'Nell Henry

Ja'Nell currently works as director of operations and strategic partnerships at Black Farmers' Market, which she co-founded. She previously served three terms with AmeriCorps and has worked at other non-profits.

Ja'Nell Henry's campaign for Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor in Durham County, North Carolina is her first run for public office. 

Supports expanding access to soil and water conservation programs, saying "By ensuring that all farmers, especially small and historically underserved ones, have the resources they need to thrive, we can promote sustainable farming practices and enhance the overall well-being of our community."

Believes in making a positive community impact through her work as a community organizer and entrepreneur.

Supports small and historically marginalized farmers and wants to expand access to programs for them.

Believes supporting local agriculture can drive economic development.

Supports small farms and plans to continue working with the Black Farmers' Market to provide resources and economic opportunities to local farmers.

Supports environmental justice and education on environmental issues.

Supports the Durham County Farmland Preservation Program.

Believes clean air and water are "basic human rights" and supports policies to reduce pollution and promote green spaces.

Has experience as a health educator and social worker.

Believes in addressing "Environmental Inequality in Durham," as highlighted in the 2022 Journal of Environmental Justice.

Supports local food systems and their economic benefits, as evidenced by the 2021 study "The Economic Impact of Local Food Systems," published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.

Supports increasing economic development and expanding green jobs.

Supports boosting the local economy and green jobs.

Believes in promoting sustainable land and water management practices.

Owns and operates Swiner Publishing Company, which provides services for authors and entrepreneurs, and Serenity Hydration and Wellness, which offers IV hydration and self-care consultations.

Supports employee ownership, transitioning the company into a farmer- and staff-owned LLC in January 2005.

Supports veterans' rights and recognition.

Supports boosting the economy and ensuring access to fresh food by promoting local produce and farmers' markets.

Ja'Nell Henry is a Durham native who attended Smith Elementary, Carrington Middle, and Riverside High School. She earned a BA in Spanish with minors in Business Management and Non-profit Management from Guilford College.

Ja'Nell Henry is the Co-Founder of the Black Farmers' Market. She has also served three terms with AmeriCorps.

As of August 21, 2024, Ja'Nell Henry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 