Let's celebrate! There is a lot of good news out there, which is sometimes overshadowed by the difficult and shocking events that dominate the news coverage. This week, we offer you five Weekly Wins, shared this week by MCN staff.

Jillian forwarded on the important Public Charge ruling published yesterday, which ensures that eligible immigrants can apply for and receive government benefits like SNAP, WIC, and reduced-fee school meals without fear of jeopardizing their immigration status – a huge, long-awaited win! Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2022 Public Charge Final Rule

Be kind! Kaethe offered up a study that backs up her work on the benefits of kindness, and that also found that people routinely underestimate the value of kindness to others. A Little Good Goes an Unexpectedly Long Way: Underestimating the Positive Impact of Kindness on Recipients

Jessica shared this six-episode podcast from FRSAN, which helps farmers and ranchers support each other through shared experiences of joy and struggle that come hand in hand with working and cultivating the land. Cultivating Resilience: Growing Together

The bivalent booster is here -- hoorah! Not sure how to time it? Amy forwarded on Your Local Epidemiologist's excellent and thorough take on the decision. Considerations for Your Fall Booster 

This week, New York implemented its new overtime rule for farmworkers! Ed joined a call on the change, and part of his speech on the topic was shared on the local news. Support, Criticism Pours in about Farm Worker Overtime Plan

Have a safe and healthy weekend!