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Pasture to Plate: A Virtual Journey Through the Livestock Production Chain

Join Pasture to Plate training on January 22, 2026

Karen Williams

Dec 29, 20252 min read

2020 Farmers Cooperative – 2025 Year in Review

In 2025, the 2020 Farmers Cooperative demonstrated resilience and resolve amid a challenging funding environment. Despite the termination or delay of several anticipated funding opportunities, the Cooperative remained focused on its core mission: strengthening farmers, expanding shared ownership, and advancing equitable agricultural systems. Throughout the year, we prioritized member engagement, operational stability, and fiscal responsibility, ensuring the Cooperative remain

Karen Williams

4 days ago1 min read

The National Council of Black Growers Annual Conference 2025

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

Karen Williams

Dec 17, 20251 min read

Local Farmers Pilot Fresh Produce Service in Danville, Upper Marlboro Beginning September 6, 2025

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

Karen Williams

Sep 5, 20252 min read

Building Bridges: Roots Africa and 2020 Farmers Cooperative Partner to Empower Farmers in Cameroon

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

Karen Williams

Sep 3, 20252 min read