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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From Earthseed Farm and Retreat Center, Sun Valley Forum, and Black Farmer Fund, we thank all in our community, and those new to it, who came to our "Fields of Connection" Happy Hour for Climate Week at Maysles Documentary Center.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our 5th Abundance in Autumn festival was magic ✨️ It was wonderful to connect, be on land, and break bread with funders, investors, donors, friends, and family at this special event in celebration of the Autumn harvest. Thanks to all who supported and attended!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Abundance is tomorrow! Swipe to see the last few vendors that will be in attendance at this year's festival. Some folks have been able to come off the waitlist, so give it a shot. buff.ly/7Cq7vVm You can also make a donation at the eventbrite link. See you there, fam 💚

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us for a Climate Week Happy Hour Honoring Black Agriculture in NYC! September 21st from 3-5pm, in partnership with Sun Valley Forum and Earthseed Farm and Retreat Center. The guest list is filling up fast! RSVP now for an afternoon of conversation, community, and connection. buff.ly/Tyz9ch4

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are all sold out for Abundance in Autumn 2026, but you can still join the waitlist! For those who will be there, check out some of the vendors at our Farmer's Market. buff.ly/7Cq7vVm

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Meet Hartford Sensory Garden, our 10th recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund. The Connecticut based garden was founded by Denise Harris, a mom who noticed the lack of safe and accessible outdoor to provide a sensory rich environment and nurturing space for families in the community.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Meet Rapid Response Committee member and Black food sovereignty strategist, Kenya Crumel. Since 2021, she’s worked to provide non-extractive capital to Black farmers.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We are excited to share the 8th recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund, Giving One Tenth Community Garden (GOT)! Based in Newark, NJ, GOT is a vibrant urban garden dedicated to increasing food access, promoting food justice, and fostering community resilience.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

RSVP for our Annual Celebrating Abundance in Autumn Festival! September 18th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, this event will be jam-packed with: - Hands-on land activities - Live music - A family-style lunch made by Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders - A farmers market, and more! bit.ly/bffabundance

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Congrats to Garden of Love, our 7th recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund! Founded in 1994, the Garden of Love is a community driven green space in Harlem, NY. Neighbors joined forces to implement sustainable practices, increase food access, and deepen community ties.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our logo carries the adinkra symbol "Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo," translated as "help me and let me help you." Interdependence isn't a value we aspire to. It's the whole model. To build Black community wealth and health, we have to work together. This BPM, be part of that helping hand. bit.ly/bffbpm

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our office will be closed from Aug 24-28. We'll be back on Sept 2 refreshed and ready to support Black food actors! #SummerBreak #OutofOffice

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We're thrilled to introduce the 6th recipient of our 2026 Community Garden Fund, CS53 Community Garden & Outdoor Learning Lab! What was once vacant land in Buffalo’s East Side has become a living green space of nourishment and collective care. With the gift, they can purchase more garden beds.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you a passionate communicator (located in the Northeast, US) interested in strengthening the Black food system through storytelling? We are on the lookout for the right Communications Associate! 🔎 To apply, check out blackfarmerfund.org/careers!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Whole Foods Market and the National Young Farmers Coalition hosted an incredible information session, Q&A, and lunch with farmers from across the country to gauge their needs, build community, and celebrate the launch of their new fund. Congratulations to both, and thank you for having us!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Last month we held our 2nd annual Rapid Response Fund (RRF) Committee retreat 🌱 Together, staff and the committee worked hard on the farm to prep a saffron field at Calabash Gardens, build community, and reflect on the work they have accomplished over the last year.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Meet Community Garden of Knowledge, the next recipient we're sharing from our 2026 Community Garden Fund! Based in the Bronx, Community Garden of Knowledge serves Black, Afro-Indigenous, Caribbean, and Latinx communities, bringing elders, families, youth, artists, gardeners, and neighbors together.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Can you believe we’re more than halfway through the year? Our 2026 Midyear Report is now available! Take a moment to reflect with us on all we've achieved together. bit.ly/bffmy26

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Back at another beautiful workday at Trinity Farm. 🍎 We are always honored to join Farmers David and Veronica Haughton on their apple orchard. This year, our team of volunteers supported by removing heavy rocks from the soil to prepare the field for planting. Many hands make for light work!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Meet Avis Alberta Love Garden, the 2nd business we are highlighting from our 2026 Community Garden Fund. 31 Black-led gardens in the northeast received a $500 gift to support their operational and capacity-building efforts this year. Learn more about them at www.growpittsburgh.org/directory/ga...

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We would like to introduce you to our fourth recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund, Chris Hubeon & Beal Neal Community Garden in Bellport, NY! The garden was established in 2010 by community members wanting access to fresh produce in their food desert neighborhood.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Folks, we have extended the deadline to apply for emergency funds to August 7th! You have one more week to apply. Our Rapid Response Fund provides critical financial assistance to Northeast Black farmers and food businesses in emergencies. blackfarmerfund.org/rapid-respon...

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today, we are putting the spotlight on Brian McMahon High School Garden, the third recipient of the BFF Community Garden Fund! Based in CT, the garden is run by students under the guidance of a volunteer master gardener.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Did you know that 3 out of every 10 farmers are currently experiencing a disability? Farming is hard on the body and mind, folks. Read about 5 resources that can support farmers with disabilities on our blog. blackfarmerfund.org/blog/disability-pride-month-26

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Disability Pride Month: Sharing Five Resources for Farmers with Disabilities — Black Farmer Fund

By Onyx Ramirez and Mykalee McGowan, BFF Senior Communications Manager & Communications Associate

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Farmers in the Northeast! If you've experienced an unexpected hardship that has put you in a financial bind, the BFF Rapid Response Fund is here to help. Get up to $10k in emergency assistance to cover expenses like: property damage, lost crops and more! Apply by July 31: buff.ly/iyx0pEk

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Meet food system strategist and storyteller, Adjoa Kittoe. Since 2024, she is ⅓ responsible for deploying over $600k in emergency funding to 50 agricultural and food businesses in the Northeast as a BFF Rapid Response Fund (RRF) Committee member.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We held our 5th community workday of the year at SEAmarron Farmstead. Based in Danbury, Connecticut, our team and community members helped the hemp farm with removing weeds, building beds, and planting tubers! Sign up for future workdays at www.tinyurl.com/BFFWORKDAYS26.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Join us at our next Community Work Day on Saturday, August 1 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We'll be heading to Trinity Farm in Clintondale, NY, to support farmers, David and Veronica Haughton! Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/BFFWORKDAYS26

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Meet Avis Alberta Love Garden, our second recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund. Based in Pittsburgh, the garden is a Black women-led space where community, care, and connection grow alongside the plants. With the gift, they can finally remove invasive vegetation and plant new trees.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Last month, we joined Farmers Delroy and Nita of Farm Fresh Caribbean in Montgomery, NY! The BFF team and our volunteers planted callaloo! Plenty thanks to Farm Fresh Caribbean for hosting us. Sign up for a future BFF Comunity Workday at www.tinyurl.com/BFFWORKDAYS26.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Big news! The 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund awarded $500 each to 31 Black-led gardens in the Northeast! 1st recipient: 400 Montauk Community Garden in East NY. With the gift, they can expand their medicinal herb garden and workshops!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We're so excited to be back at the 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) Forum in Savannah, Georgia! With "Ancestral Futures" as the year's theme, the forum invited attendees to recover wisdom that has been marginalized or erased, and to apply it to the challenges of our world.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We are thankful to have been invited to participate in the Future of Food is Medicine Roundtable at the New York Fed. This fruitful panel and event brought together stakeholders from academia, policy, philanthropy, and finance.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Last month, we participated in the 2026 Sun Valley Forum in Idaho. BFF President, Olivia Watkins joined Pandora Thomas of Earthseed Farm, to discuss reclamation of Afro-indigenous ecological practices. Huge thanks to @sunvalleyforum.bsky.social and Earthseed farm team for this great experience.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Emergencies are unexpected but access to resources shouldn’t be. BFF's Rapid Response Fund provides critical financial assistance to Northeast agricultural and food businesses working to create a thriving and resilient Black food system. Applications due July 31: buff.ly/rY6EY6i

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BFF Fund 2.0: Rapid Response Fund — Black Farmer Fund

When disaster strikes, waiting for help shouldn’t be part of the problem. Our rapid funding process is designed to get financial support into the hands of businesses facing one-time emergencies—fast.…

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Pride started as a protest and that spirit of resistance still lives in Black Queer farmers. Read our latest blog to learn the 4 key challenges they face in the ag field and the 5 orgs fighting for change. Read more: www.blackfarmerfund.org/blog/black-queer-farmers

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join Our Team! We are currently seeking a full-time Impact Lending & Relationship Associate to help steward and grow our impact-driven investment portfolio. Learn more and apply today at www.blackfarmerfund.org/careers.

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Careers — Black Farmer Fund

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This Juneteenth, brought to you by the BFF team, we are highlighting the many food and herbal traditions that have healed, protected, and sustained our ancestors throughout history. 🥘 Read about making mullein tea, black-eyed pea salad, and benne wafer! blackfarmerfund.com/blog/juneeenthrecipeshare

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Let’s celebrate Juneteenth together, fam. Juneteenth reminds us of the strength of our ancestors, who fought for freedom, access to land, and the power to cultivate it to feed their families. Your donations are creating opportunities for Black farmers and food businesses. bit.ly/bffj19

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

On May 18, we held our fourth annual Resilience Webinar, where we reflected on the work we’ve done in 2025 and discuss how we can cultivate resilience within the Black agricultural community with fellow Black food system actors. Watch the replay on YouTube: buff.ly/LIpbWEt

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BFF Resilience Webinar 2026

Black Farmer Fund's annual resilience webinar. Olivia Watkins, BFF President and co-founder, moderated our dynamic panel. Panelists include: Tomia MacQueen, owner of Wildflower Farm in New…

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Are you new to farming and don’t know where to go for resources and support? Come to our upcoming virtual skillshare, “Meet the Farm Service Agency” on June 18 at 5 pm EST. Learn about their programs like disaster assistance, farm loans, and more. Register: www.tinyurl.com/FSASKILLSHARE

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Virtual Skillshare Registration: Farm Service Agency (FSA) Overview

Join us on June 18 from 5:00–6:00 PM ET for a skillshare on farm programs and financial resources available through USDA agencies, including the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources…

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our 5th virtual skillshare of the year, “Spotlight on Trinity Farm” is now available on YouTube! Accompany Farmer David Haughton on the farm while learning its history, current operations, and much more! Watch the replay: youtu.be/w-brTJLW9DM

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Spotlight on Trinity Farm

Get a glimpse of the life of a Black Farmer today at our fifth virtual skillshare this year. In this session, accompany Farmer Dave on the farm as you learn about its history, current operations, and much more!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our team recently convened in uptown NYC for our 2nd quarter staff meetup! We discussed project management and tech trends at our Operations workshop. Later, we connected over East African cuisine at Massawa and viewed Black art at the Studio Museum.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our 3rd Food System Report is out now! 🥬 Read about current news that affect our food system and impact Black agricultural communities. Read about Iran War’s effect on small farmers, a Black women homesteader collective, and more at www.tinyurl.com/BFFFOODSYSTEM3.

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BFF Food System Report #3 (Apr-Jun 26).pdf

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Connect with the land and Black food actors at our 3rd community work day on June 14, 2026 from 10am to 3pm. We’ll be in Montgomery, NY to support Farm Fresh Caribbean in weeding and planting. Sign up today at www.tinyurl.com/BFFWORKDAYS26.

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2026 Community Work Day Sign-Up Form

Hey Black Farmer Fund family! We’re excited to continue this season’s Community Work Days and spend time together on the land. These days are a chance to offer extra hands to farmers in our…

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

BFF President, Olivia Watkins, had the opportunity to speak at Regenerative NYC’26, last month. The global event gathers the agricultural, investment, research, tech, supply chain industries to connect and build the future of regenerative food systems.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Recently, our team and fellow food system actors got down and dirty at La Finca Cooperative! We assisted the Maine-based farm with brush clearing, field prep, and animal chores!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

On April 2, we held our first Community workday at Black Yard Farm in Argyle, NY. We supported farmer Ashanti Williams with prepping beds and transplanting seedlings for the growing season.

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