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North Carolina Farmers, Faith Leaders Gave Over 400 Boxes of Produce To Combat Food Insecurity

Black farmers: USDA names members of new commission on discrimination

But some Black farmers and activists are skeptical the new equity commission will do enough to address the longstanding discrimination.

BIPOC Farmers: Apply For An Organic Farming Micro-grant

BIPOC Farmers: Apply Now through March 31 For Organic Farming Micro-grants Black, indigenous and people of color can now access funding for potential farm projects through BIPOC Farmer Micro-grants offered by the Rodale Institute, which also features programs for veterans and health care workers. 1.9K views PHOTO: courtesy of the Rodale Institute The Rodale Institute has partnered with the Organic Farmers Association to offer a new “micro-grant” for small-scale, U.S.-based, BIPOC farmers. Potential awardees are Black, indigenous or people of color who are current or aspiring organic farmers. Also eligible for a micro-grant are BIPOC students, interns and apprentices who work in some way with an organic operation.