These 10 Black Farmers On Instagram Are Showing Us How To Reclaim and Grow Our Own Produce

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we got you on the fruits herbs and veggies for sure⠀ ⠀ : @erika_r_allen

A post shared by bweza (@bweza) on Jul 17, 2020 at 6:54pm PDT

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Can we all just agree that this picture is beautiful in every way?? Pic from @sustainablesprout via @blackpeoplegrow #foodjusticefriday #Blackgarden #Blacklove #afrovegansociety ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #vegansofig #veganforjustice #blackcommunity #afrovegan #blackvegan #blackvegans #blackvegansofig #blackvegansrock #blackhealth #supportblackbusiness #blackandvegan #blackempowerment #blackgardeningcommunity #blackgarden #foodjustice #blackwellnessmatters #plantbasedliving #blackgardener #blackvegancommunity #blackandgreen #veganliving #blackgardeners #blackwellness #blackswhogarden #foodapartheid #foodaccess

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News! My @masterclass will be the 1st class released to a streaming network in CDCR institution (prisons) for women and men. Incarcerated people in California can watch on DRP-TV ‘His @ted talk has been an important part of our curriculum’. #whenwegrowtogether we #growtogether #plantsomeshit #masterclass #ronfinleyinspired #ronfinleyproject @ronfinleyproject #realgsgrowflowers #realgsgrowfood #BAG *** Great News!!! @masterclass is making it happen! There will be systems in place that allow people inside to have spaces to garden! More info to come. **Someone on this thread brought up a very good point and I thank you for that. If the intended students have no place to practice what they’ve learned from the @masterclass what good would it do them? We must have spaces for them to grow, experiment and learn. This is imperative.

A post shared by Ron Finley (@ronfinleyhq) on Aug 22, 2020 at 12:23pm PDT

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That Big Harvest Glow ✨ My cucumbers have taking ova but it’s ok I’m thankful and have so much gratitude for this amazing super food

A post shared by Bontanical Bri ‍ (@botanically_bri_) on Aug 24, 2020 at 11:10am PDT

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Sankofa will be a symbol of resiliency for this generation and many more to come! #Durham #Farmer #Honeybees #urbanbeekeeping #beethechange #blackfarmers #agriculture #education #raleigh #sankofa #futurefarmers #SankofaTribe #STEM #blackfarmer #blackfarmers #NCBeekeeper #blackbeekeepers #agvocate #STEAM

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A post shared by Sankofa Farms (@sankofafarms) on Jul 28, 2020 at 5:58pm PDT

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Thank you to the Alabama State Association of Cooperatives in Epes, Alabama for cooperatively bringing produce from farmers to us at the Indian Springs Farmers Association located in Petal, MS. Definitely enjoyed Working Cooperatively Together! #fsclaf #mac39202 #blackfarmers #farmersrfirstresponders #blacklandmatters #supportblackfarmers

A post shared by MS Association of Cooperatives (@msassociationofcooperatives) on Sep 2, 2020 at 5:34pm PDT

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We made it to another Monday! How many of y’all are happy to be alive today? . . Hey by the way! Click the link in our bio and subscribe to our YouTube channel… We sure would appreciate the support!

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Essential workers✊ ♻️✊ …#gojiberries & #bitterleaf planted ✅

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A post shared by NEW BROOKLYN FARMS (@newbrooklynfarms) on May 16, 2020 at 5:43pm PDT

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Gardening with kids is filled with exploration, education, and fun, allowing them to experience things firsthand and participate in active learning. Working in a garden inspires creativity, develops nurturing skills, and empowers kids to make choices, thus giving them a sense of pride in their accomplishments. #gardening #garden #blackboymagic #blackboyjoy #blackpeopleplant #collardgreens #homegrown #blackboyswithgardens #kidswithgardens #gardenkid

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Our 104th Real Farmer Care recipient is Ashanti Williams @ashantiii23. Ashanti writes, “My name is Ashanti Williams and I am a landless Black farmer. I’m currently stewarding land in a community garden founded by my parents called Taqwa Community Farm in the Bronx. Taqwa was developed in the early 90’s in an effort to provide a safe haven for community members with access to local fresh fruits, vegetables and eventually fresh eggs. I’ve been passionate about raising animals for the past five years, and my passion became the most pronounced after taking over raising the layer hen operation at Taqwa. About three years ago I was presented with the opportunity to transition from urban to rural farming through an apprenticeship raising icelandic sheep in Minnesota. I knew I had found my calling after having the opportunity to live life on the farm and my desire to work with and learn about other species of livestock took off. I continue learning and seeking out different opportunities moving forward. Overall I am grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way over the past few years but they have come at a cost and I’ve been struggling to figure out how to address these issues. As a Black woman farming in the rural predominantly white spaces where most of these apprenticeships have taken place, I’ve been the only Black person/Person of Color involved which has led to a range of negative experiences for me from culture shock, microaggressions, and a lack of diversity in the curriculum being taught. To say the least it’s been hard. My dream in life is to operate a farm of my own working with a collective of folk who work together to teach BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) farming techniques and history through a more truthful lens about the history of agriculture in America. We remain resilient in spite of the horrendous history of the enslavement of African peoples, and the genocide of Indigenous peoples. I want to teach a curriculum that uplifts the resilience that was developed as a result of and in spite of those experiences.” Venmo @ Ashanti-Williams-5 GoFundMe link @ashantiii23 . #realfarmercare #blackfarmers #bipocfarmers #blackfarmersmatter

A post shared by Clara Coleman (@realfarmercare) on Aug 17, 2020 at 5:21am PDT

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Savoring the magic of the garden, @hillhousevintage style I love checking in on the green bbs first thing in the morning with a cuppa tea. When I snapped these photos, the Napa cabbage, Tatsoi and Tuscan kale seedlings were barely visible. Even back then, I was so excited for what was to come. Now, less than two months later, I’m typing this whilst soaking the Tatsoi and kale ahead of tonight’s dinner (swipe for a peek) It’s true: what you nourish will flourish. This week, I hope you pour as much into yourself as you do into everyone around you. Happy Sunday from @thebrigarden, your friendly (and edible) reminder to make hay while the sun is high. I hope you’re able to cherish the tiny pleasures of summer, right now, and grow where you are. ☀️ -Bri

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