Posts Tagged ‘Black farmers’
14th Annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners National Conference
The 14th Annual Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners (BUGs) National Conference comes to Dillard University in New Orleans October 23–25, 2026, under the theme “Soil as Sanctuary: Cultivating Culture, Community & Change.” The annual gathering brings together Black farmers, urban growers, gardeners, food-system advocates, educators, organizers, and community members to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and explore the many ways growing food can nurture healthy communities.
Read MoreBlack Farmers Win Court Case That Restores $127 Million in Federal Grants
The Trump administration’s decision to end USDA grants that cost jobs and programs has been overruled by a judge.
Read MoreBlack Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land
A couple who moved inland after facing a hurricane now faces racial aggression from locals, including their neighbors.
Read MoreAfrican millennials and Gen Z are quitting their big-city dreams to go make more money back on the farm
Despite plans for other careers and sometimes against their parents’ wishes, young people are returning to farming in Africa.
Read MoreThis Alabama Cattle Rancher Is Ready for a Legal Battle to Protect His Land
Private developments and railroads are forcing some Black farmers in the south to fight for the land they rightfully own.
Read MoreFarming 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Read MoreUSDA Promised Loan Relief, Then Repealed It.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.
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