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Seanicaa (Edwards) Herron and I recently spoke about the equity challenge in US farmers in securing financing and land ownership. It was my first time officially interviewing but glad we had a productive and important discussion on the current state of agriculture in the US. To continue the conversation, Seanicaa will be at our Future of Food and Beverage Forum in Minneapolis (May 28-29). Will we see you there? https://lnkd.in/e7UYvMfH Patrice Lazard Freedmen Heirs Foundation Anamya A. #IFfoodUS25

?? Farming isn’t just work—it’s a way of life. But with that life come unique challenges, often overlooked. Join us March 27, 2025, at 12:30 PM CST for our “Farmer Well-Being Beyond Resiliency” webinar. ??? Featuring Michelle A.T. Hughes & Laura Del Prete, DRCC from National Young Farmers Coalition, we’ll explore essential tools for nurturing mental health, building strong community ties, and supporting YOU—the backbone of our fields. Your well-being matters. ?? Save the date by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/erFAH5kb #BlackFarmers #FarmerWellBeing #FreedmenHeirsFoundation

Grow your farm or food business with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center's Business Builder Sub-Award! This program offers funding for small and mid-sized businesses to expand regional supply chains, with tracks for equipment (up to $50k), business planning (up to $25k), and product development (up to $100k). Eligible entities include farms, food businesses, and small non-profits. Applications are open until April 7th, 2025, and informational sessions are scheduled for March 19th and 27th. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/e7Y95ngf. Please note: BFF is not affiliated with this program. For any inquiries, contact NASDA foundation and the Northeast Regional Food Business Center. #farmfunding #foodbusiness #smallfarms #northeastfarmers #agribusiness

??Deadline Alert: The RAFI Beginning Farmer Stipend application deadline is Wednesday March 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST. This stipend offers $3,000-$5,000 to support beginning farmers in AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN or VA. Take the eligibility quiz and apply before the deadline: https://bit.ly/4bdsIGI Don’t miss this chance to support your farming journey!

Farming isn’t just a job; it’s a lifestyle that comes with its own set of challenges. Too often, these challenges and the strategies to overcome them are overlooked. Join us on March 27, 2025, at 12:30 pm CST for our “Farmer Well-Being Beyond Resiliency” webinar. During this webinar, Michelle A.T. Hughes and Laura Del Prete, DRCC from the National Young Farmers Coalition, will share practical tools for fostering mental health and community support essential for our farming community. Register now by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/dyyTxvx7

Connecting with Organizations Supporting Black Farmers In our final post, we focus on organizations dedicated to supporting Black farmers and fostering sustainability in agriculture. Organizations such as the Black Family Land Trust https://www.bflt.org/, Black Farmer Fund https://lnkd.in/epPwt3zV, and the National Black Growers Council https://lnkd.in/e7uVWApV work tirelessly to provide support, funding, and resources to ensure the future of Black farmers is bright. We encourage you to get involved, donate, or spread awareness about these vital organizations.?Check out additional organizations below who are making a difference in the Black farming community. ????Black Farmers Index https://lnkd.in/eYca4JKt ????Black Farmers Network https://lnkd.in/ewtD77c3 ????Black Soil KY https://lnkd.in/e9zUkD27 ????Black Sustainability Inc.?https://lnkd.in/gsKBz-Kq ????Black Urban Growers https://lnkd.in/eiDd3JDv ????Iowa Farmers of Color https://lnkd.in/e6GVcmC5 ????Jubilee Justice https://lnkd.in/eqUrhaan ????Kansas Black Farmers Association https://kbfa.org/ ????Nature4Justice https://lnkd.in/eDNVznwh ????Potlikker Capital https://lnkd.in/gnMH6md2 ????Texas Small Farmers & Ranchers CBO https://tsfrcbo.org/ ????The KKAC Organization https://www.kkac.org/

Success Stories of Black Farmers Today This week, let’s celebrate the success stories of contemporary Black farmers. Today, we highlight inspiring figures like Christi Bland-Miller, a Mississippi rice farmer balancing family and farm life https://lnkd.in/exGir_Nm. Dive into other resources below that share the significant strides made by these farmers. Their stories serve as a testament to resilience and success despite historical challenges. ???? Former slave bought 60 acres of land in 1867. How his family is making history https://lnkd.in/e3v_7zmg ???? Expressions in Black: Jacqueline Alexander https://lnkd.in/eyakm7z6 ???? Farm Livin' is the Life for Me– Mississippi Roads https://lnkd.in/eXSPdQRR ???? Legacy Regenerated | Patagonia Films https://lnkd.in/ednrdr2N ???? Three Generations of Farmers are Nurturing Indiana's Black Farming Heritage https://lnkd.in/e94-vGhC ???? Honoring the Unsung History of Black and Brown Farmers https://lnkd.in/e2cNEGJt

Are you passionate about building an equitable food system?? Join our team! We're currently hiring talented individuals for 2 open positions, including:? ? ?? Finance Associate: ?A full time position where you’ll be managing administrative finance operations for the Finance Team. ?? Communications Intern: A part-time contracted position where you’ll support the Communications team with social media monitoring and administrative tasks. ? These roles are remote positions with the opportunity to work from the comfort of your home. You will only need to travel occasionally (10-15% of the time) for in-person events and workshops.? Head to our careers page to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekginrJU #nowhiring #RemoteJobs #openpositions #financeassociate #communicationsintern #internship #financejobs

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