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"23 Individuals and Organizations Building Stronger Black Communities and Food Systems"

"These 23 organizations and individuals represent a small portion of the efforts underway to fight racism and inequality and to build stronger Black communities and food systems, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting them."

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"Want to See Food and Land Justice for Black Americans? Support These Groups."

Food justice is racial justice. As the nation rises up to protest atrocities against Black people, here are some organizations working to advance Black food sovereignty.

Sylvanaqua Farms

Out to democratize food and agriculture in the D.C. region.

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Soul Fire Farm

Soul Fire Farm is a BIPOC*-centered community farm committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system.

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On-Farm Heating with Biomass

David and Jane Marchant of River Berry Farm—an organic vegetable and fruit producer in Fairfax—were early adopters of biomass heating.

Olivia's Croutons

Olivia’s Croutons has grown from a home kitchen operation to occupying an 8,000 square foot facility that ships to stores across the US.

High Mowing Organic Seeds

By developing seeds that are known to work here, High Mowing fills an important niche in Vermont's food system.

Vermont Fresh Network

The fact that chefs and farmers are like ships passing in the night is one reason why the Vermont Fresh Network has been invaluable in fostering chef-farmer relationships in Vermont.