Monday, February 16, 2026

A New Direction for Black Farmers’ Network

 New Beginnings Same Purpose By Veronica Womack August 20, 2025 Thank you so much for your many years of support. It has been an honor to magnify Black farmers and the region in which we live. The Black Farmers’ Network is now moving forward as an independent initiative. While it was previously associated with USDA, Georgia College &...

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2017 USDA Census of Agriculture

The average age of Black farmers is 60. Older than
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