Airbnb, New Communities Land Trust plan historic experiences on Black farms

By Albany Herald Staff

Black farmers across southwest Georgia are sharing their farms on the Southwest Georgia Agri-Tourism Trail, a brand new, first-of-its-kind collection of extraordinary stays and experiences on Airbnb – and all in partnership with The New Communities Land Trust, a historic organization founded during the civil rights movement that supports Black farmers.

The New Communities Land Trust launched the trail to support participating farmers in accessing the economic opportunities of local tourism through hosting while raising social awareness of the history and present-day needs of Black farming communities. They are widely recognized as the original model for community land trusts in the U.S. – and its membership of Black farmers in Albany. Shirley Sherrod, co-founder of NCLT, is partnering to open the Southwest Georgia Historic Agri-Tourism Trail on Airbnb.

Guests will have an opportunity to relax in a rural and natural setting, while also learning the rich history of the land and engaging with the Black farming community. Along with empowering participating farmers to access the economic opportunities of local tourism through hosting, this trail will provide meaningful opportunities for travelers to discover the culture and natural beauty of this region, while raising social awareness of the history and present-day needs of Black

Read more about this unique partnership between farmers and Airbnb.

Other organizations working for Black farmers include the USDA, which took notice of racism against Black farmers, and the Black Farmers Collective, which sees food as liberating, unlike the forced work during slavery.

Don’t miss out on more breaking news.