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 remained strong,...

Join Pasture to Plate training on January 22, 2026

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. Attendees included a...