Resources & Stories

Resources

"A list of resources amplifying Black chefs and food producers, Black-owned businesses, and organizations helping the food insecure during protests and COVID-19."
In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement we have compiled a list of resources amplifying Black chefs and food producers, Black-owned businesses, and organizations helping the food insecure during protests and COVID-19.
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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.
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Sylvanaqua Farms
Out to democratize food and agriculture in the D.C. region.
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Stories

The Thorny Issue of Farmer Pay
In spite of successes, we are struggling to make our small farm profitable—which often leads to increased stress and a sense of failure. We’re grateful that we’ve been able to finance our startup ourselves, but we recognize that most of our farmer colleagues don’t have such reserves.
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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.
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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.
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High Mowing Organic Seeds
By developing seeds that are known to work here, High Mowing fills an important niche in Vermont's food system.
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