Giving Tuesday is almost here! On December 3, 2024, the world will come together to give to organizations making a difference. Join our efforts in supporting Black farmers with the tools, capital, and opportunities they need to grow and thrive. Your gift helps empower Black farmers who face systemic challenges, creating lasting change in our agricultural communities. Let’s make a difference together! #GivingTuesday #SupportBlackFarmers #RootedInCommunity #GrowingALegacy #FreedmenHeirsFoundation
Freedmen Heirs Foundation
非盈利组织
A non-profit organization dedicated to the promise of successful black farms.
关于我们
Freedmen Heirs Foundation is a non-profit with a mission and vision to promote the prominence, profitability, and sustainability of Black-owned farms and farmers by providing access to capital and new market entry. Freedmen Heirs Foundation is expediting change in the U.S. agriculture sector by bridging the gap between two worlds: Black farmers and the marketplace while creating economic and socially responsible opportunities. Currently, Freedmen Heirs is expanding market access by forging relationships among top leaders across all sectors of U.S. agriculture and the food supply chain to create new connections, share knowledge, and generate innovative ideas to support the growth and profitability of Black farmers and landowners.
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https://www.freedmenheirs.org
Freedmen Heirs Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
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- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Washington, D.C.
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- 非营利机构
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US，Washington, D.C.
Freedmen Heirs Foundation员工
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Only one week left to register to attend our upcoming “Wholesale Opportunities at Procurement Companies” webinar with Lynn Gorsuch, Category Development Manager for Supplier Diversity & Sustainability at Foodbuy USA. Click the link below to register. https://lnkd.in/emBjtWbm
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Developing programs that support the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of row crop farmers.
Have you registered for the NBGC 2024 Annual Meeting? If not, register today! We have an exciting line up of tours, workshops, and our Boots and Bling Gala is one you don’t want to miss! Follow the National Black Growers Council LinkedIn page for all 2024 Annual Meeting Updates!
???? Let’s Get Growing, Charleston Style! ???? Calling all farmers, growers, partners, and ag enthusiasts! The National Black Growers Council Annual Meeting is the place to be this December. ?? When: December 11-13, 2024 ?? Where: Charleston, South Carolina ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eysdcTz5 (https://lnkd.in/gukvdHt4) ?? Why You Can’t Miss This: ?? Insightful workshops ?? Networking with industry leaders ?? Southern cuisine (yum!) ? Western Elegance Gala (bring your best boots!) ?? Don’t wait—secure your spot today and be part of the movement shaping the future of agriculture! Registration cost increases onsite. ?? Drop a ?? in the comments if we’ll see you there! #NBGCAnnualMeeting #GrowTogether #CharlestonBound #Agriculture
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In The Minority AgVocate?, we aim to share Freedmen Heirs Foundation's program initiatives, updates, and pertinent agricultural news with a minority-centered focus. This month's issue features: ?? Honoring Our Veterans; ?? The Farm Bill: Why Passing It is Crucial for Minority Farmers ?? November Agripreneur Spotlight Features; and ??Upcoming events and farmer resources. Read the full issue by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/enDKtgZe Sign up to receive your copy of The Minority AgVocate? directly in your inbox!https://lnkd.in/eRSNSQKu
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The Farmers B.A.G is a minority & woman-owned business. Our goal is to inspire a new generation of African American farmers and agriculturists through community outreach, advocacy and education.
Spread the word! The Farmers B.A.G is looking for minority farmers based in the North Carolina area to participate in our farm school. If you are a minority farmer interested in farming, obtaining a growing contract, and learning how to run a scalable agribusiness this program may be perfect program to help you obtain these goals. You'll also gain experience with grant writing in addition to obtaining a farm number. Our application is open now through December 6, 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/eAgHp55i to apply now.
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Today all of us at Kiss The Ground are excited to announce our Regenerative Transition Grants! $500k direct to farmers and ranchers for 1. Training ($1,000 toward in-person training with Soil Health Academy or Savory Institute) and 2. Equipment, infrastructure, and supplies ($10-50k grants) Apply at https://lnkd.in/g3i3fv8X This is for farmers and ranchers only (especially those that need the help). Apply today or share this post to reach a farmer/rancher who is wanting to transition to regenerative agriculture! Huge shout out to the whole team at Kiss the Ground for putting this together especially Karen Rodriguez Kylie Wagner, the Humble Bundle for your generous contribution to make this happen, our training partners, Savory SHA, and Soul Fire Farms for committing to this, our board member Rick Brown for helping me dial in this concept, and our CEO Evan Harrison for committing us to grow our direct resources to farmers. Apply at https://lnkd.in/g3i3fv8X
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Global Supplier Diversity Lead @ Cargill | Driving Inclusion in Supply Chain
The NMSDC is offering an Information Session on the ACRES Program this Thursday 11/21/24 at 7pm EST. If you are interested in attending, please register below. Freedmen Heirs Foundation National Black Growers Council Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce Nature For Justice American Farmland Trust ARKANSAS LAND AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Black Farmers Index 1890 Universities Foundation
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OPEN GRANT OPPORTUNITY! How can we improve our food systems from the community level? FFAR has partnered with Danone to support research that investigates just that. Over a two-year period, grantees will be challenged to design, implement and evaluate actionable community-based projects for sustainable food systems that improve human health and nutrition. Each of the eight grantee teams will receive $50,000 to support and expand their project. The deadline for proposals is February 14, 2025.
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American Farmland Trust, Black Family Land Trust, Freedmen Heirs Foundation, and?Farmer Veteran Coalition?are partnering to better understand the needs of historically underserved producers, including farmers of color, women, and veterans in adopting climate-resilient practices in their operations. Over the next two months, we are hosting a series of virtual listening sessions with producers to learn how we can better serve your needs. Participating producers will receive a stipend in the amount of $100. Click the link below to share your contact information and learn how you can participate in a session. https://lnkd.in/dxfZiZEH
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?? ANNOUNCEMENT ?? Our “Wholesale Opportunities at Procurement Companies” webinar has been rescheduled for December 3, 2024, at 1:30 pm CST. Our guest speaker, Lynn Gorsuch, Category Development Manager for Supplier Diversity & Sustainability at Foodbuy USA, will share invaluable insights on how farmers can tap into wholesale food opportunities with procurement companies and GPOs. Lynn will also provide actionable steps to help farmers navigate this market. Click the link below to join the discussion. https://lnkd.in/emBjtWbm
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