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Our Story

Here at 2020 Farmers Cooperative, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to further achieve our cause. Since 2020, a group of Black farmers, seasoned and new, decided to come together in order to support and assist  Black and Socially Disadvantaged  farmers and ranchers. We view our success in a variety of ways and measuring our success not by monetary size, but by more qualitative measurements such as the scale, impact and effectiveness of our efforts. Just imagine what we can achieve together!

Meet The Team

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Brenda Waller, MD-President

Is a generational farmer and grew up on the farm her family share cropped for decades. Dr. Waller is now the owner of the land she and her family worked for years.

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Quintin Gray
Board Member

Quintin Gray, President and CEO of Q.Gray & Associates, brings his extensive experience in Foreign Agricultural Service to assist the 2020 Farmers Cooperative and it's members expand global opportunities. Our collective expertise and dedication ensures that we continue to provide high-quality opportunities, products and services here and abroad.

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Deborah Morton, Board Member

Is an Urbanite turned Farmer. Deborah grew and retired from the Urban setting to plant her roots back on the farm as a beneficiary of heir property from her family.

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Deborah L. McCullough, MD - Board Member

Physician turned farmer. Dr. Deb downsized seeing patients and put on her boots. Deborah is a first time farmer learning her way around the farm while raising sheep and goats.

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Reginald Cason,
Board Member

A little bit of country, a little bit of rock and roll.  Reggie keeps things rolling by moving the idea to concept.  Not missing a beat, Reggie is a hands on board member advocating for farmers, both in the inner city as well as rural America.  Reggie is co-owner of Webbie Farms and brings his rhythm and soul to 2020. He is an accomplished thought leader.

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Terence Coles - Treasurer

Terence is a serial entrepreneur, but keeps his hands steady on the plow as he assist in managing his family's farm. Terence is a third generation farmer who obtained his JD from Howard University school of law.

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Michael Gibson, Board Member

Alonna Adesope, Board Member

Michael is a 3rd generation cattle farmer and is all about working together to help individuals  succeed. Michael has a passion for building systems of success and with the rest of our dedicated team, I am confident that we can provide the best guidance, assistance and  service possible to help our members and communities thrive.

Alonna brings her years of experience in the food industry and her classical culinary skills to the collective. She brings her managerial skills in overseeing high-volume production operations to assist BIPOC farmers in learning how to scale their business and create value added opportunities.  Alonna says “I am very passionate about ending hunger and being a change agent!".

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