Posts Tagged ‘Black farmers’
Farming While Black: Film Screening
This visually eloquent film chronicles author of the book FARMING WHILE BLACK, Leah Penniman, and two other Black farmers’ efforts to reclaim their agricultural heritage. Collectively, their work has a major impact as leaders in the sustainable agriculture and food justice movements.
Read MoreUSDA Cuts Food Business Centers Supporting Black Farmers
Trump’s USDA has cut Regional Food Business Centers that researched and offered help to small and midsize farmers and sellers.
Read MoreUSDA Ends Key Support for Black Farmers Amid Trump Anti-DEI Orders
While some worry about the impact this will have, others point out that Black farmers haven’t benefited as much as expected.
Read MoreUSDA Promised Loan Relief, Then Repealed It. Black Farmers Are Fighting Back
As Donald Trump and DOGE attempt to reign in government spending, some farmers have lost funding necessary to make a living–and food.
Read MoreHow many Black farmers are there in the US? Why we doubt the government stats
The USDA’s agricultural census appears to paint a more positive picture of Black farm ownership than exists in reality.
Read More2024 Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners National Conference
Soil & Soul: Forging Urban and Rural Sovereignty is the theme of this year’s conference. Come join us to connect with our Black agrarian family from across the nation in Houston, TX. Through engaging and participatory workshops, panel discussions, farm tours and fun social events, we will take time to honor our past, celebrate our present and dream up the future of Black Food Sovereignty. The conference will provide hands-on, skill-building workshops on sustainable agriculture education including soil health, land reclamation, financial literacy, seeds saving, and other related topics.
Read MoreUSDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers
The USDA has reached a $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination.
Read MoreBlack farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
While Tractor Supply Company has bowed to conservative customers, another group sees the offense in such actions.
Read MoreCaring for the Ancestors’ Land
Artist and activist Bevelyn Afor Ukah is on a mission to relieve food insecurity in the Black community by teaching gardening skills in combination with ancestral teachings.
Read MoreNational Black Farmers Conference 2023
The National Black Farmers Association Conference is an interactive two day program providing practical knowledge and direct training to enhance skills, networking, and financial resource capabilities for small, limited resource and socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and landowners.
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