- 1.) Provide mentorship to returning generation Black farmers
- 2.) Establish new market opportunities and income for Black farmers and producers
- 3.) Improve access to nutrient-dense, culturally-appropriate food for Black communities
- 4.) Create affinity and community spaces for healing, cultural heritage preservation and empowerment
- 5.) Establish partnerships with local institutions and organizations to amplify market access and create distribution networks owned by Black farmers and their communities
- 6.) Facilitate community-led initiatives to promote food sovereignty and resilience among Black communities.
Returning Generation Black Farmers
The Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Caucus is a cooperative network of producers and associations of producers of agricultural products located in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Vision
Mission
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Meet Our Board of Directors

Gail TaylorFounder of Three Part Harmony Farm

Briana StevesonBoard Secretary - Community and Food Justice Advocate

Renee FosterFounder of Hampton Roads Urban Ag

Leslie EvansLawyer - Aspiring Farmer

Farmer ChippyFounder of Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm

Stephanie MillerVice President - Founder of Mystic Pine Farm

Jamie ShanklinFounder of Messiahs Market Herbs & Horticulture

Thelonius CookBoard President - Founder of Mighty Thundercloud Edible Forest
Our Support Team
The MABFC is led by a talented team of diverse individuals and we're always looking for more to join us!
We are also accepting nominations to join our Board!
Email info@blackfarmers.coop

Steven JonesSenior Advisor

Ramona “Phoenix” Wilson-XuField Secretary

Tisha MichelleSocial Media Manager / Richmond Food Hub Coordinator

Ashley MackellField Secretary

Erica JonesMarketing Communications Manager

Chigo OguhCommunications Specialist
The Timeline
Aug 2023
Founded
Although we've been convening since January of 2023, we became an official legal entity on August 23, 2023
Nov 2023
Marketplace Launch
We officially launched our online Marketplace on November, 15th 2023.
Jan 2024
First Annual Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Conference
This historic date, January 26th-27th, will mark our 1st annual conference and anniversary of our first gathering.
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