I attended the Black Growers Week Farmers Market on October 30 and the Old Katy Farmers Market on October 31. I was excited and nervous, but both events gave me meaningful opportunities to connect with people and share my movement of helping others build. Friday brought 22 sign-ups. At the second event, 17 people scanned and 24 preferred writing their information on a clipboard. One thing I learned was to keep both options available because everyone isn’t comfortable scanning. Four people were veterans, and I referred them to my nonprofit. The prize wheel helped start conversations. Across both events, we gave away gift cards and meat packages, including a $500 meat package on October 30. Our cow donations supported a family of 11 that Friday and three additional families on Saturday. We also supported both ranchers and thanked the event volunteers with gift cards. My son, his friend, and Rice University volunteers helped throughout the weekend. My daughters also prepared candy-filled water bottles for Halloween. Having support made a difference because I stayed busy talking with visitors. One unexpected connection was a rancher offering to teach young people and aspiring farmers free of charge. That’s an opportunity I look forward to exploring. Next time, I would give one helper the specific responsibility of managing sign-ups while I’m having conversations. I left encouraged, grateful, and ready to continue these relationships. Sharing just a few pictures from the events! @Tiffany Gaines