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Growers, advocates, agricultural entrepreneurs, and community leaders gathered for the National Council of Black Growers (NCBG) Annual Conference 2025 in New Orleans, LA from December 9 - 12, 2025. The theme, “Cultivating Connections- Strengthening Legacies”   is a reminder of the resilience and promise that had always defined Black farmers in America. Members gathered not just to share stories of struggle, but to celebrate innovation and chart a bold path forward. Attende

Foodie Club offers boxes of seasonal produce to subscribers by Lydia Hall Nathalie, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 — There is nothing like biting into a juicy tomato picked fresh from the vine. Farmers are preparing to offer flavorful tomatoes and other seasonal produce to their neighbors in Danville, Va., and Greater Upper Marlboro, Md., through the Foodie Club, a monthly subscription service pilot program that will launch on Sept. 6. “The Foodie Club is a collaborative effort of local

In a powerful new partnership, Roots Africa , an international nonprofit committed to ending hunger across Africa, has joined forces with the U.S.-based 2020 Farmers Cooperative  to support farmers in Cameroon. Together, they are working to expand farming techniques, introduce innovative technologies, and help farmers increase their yields while spending less time and labor in the fields. Who We Are Roots Africa has long been focused on tackling food insecurity by connecting

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