Black Farmer Fund
@blackfarmerfund.bsky.social
Black Farmer Fund is a non-profit organization that supports Black farmers and food businesses in the US Northeast.
Learn more at www.blackfarmerfund.com
Learn more at www.blackfarmerfund.com
Farm School NYC, an urban agriculture education space is facing closure due to funding gaps. Many Northeastern QTBIPOC farmers started their journey at Farm School NYC. Now, the city could lose vital knowledge and support for new growers. Read on @nonprofitquarterly.org.web.brid.gy:
If Farm School NYC Closes, What Will the City Lose? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
If FSNYC is forced to permanently close, what historical, cultural, and institutional knowledge will New York City lose?
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December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Farm School NYC, an urban agriculture education space is facing closure due to funding gaps. Many Northeastern QTBIPOC farmers started their journey at Farm School NYC. Now, the city could lose vital knowledge and support for new growers. Read on @nonprofitquarterly.org.web.brid.gy:
BS: Huge thanks to the Black Information Network, for including us in their recent article, “Giving Tuesday: Non-Profits to Support Today & Beyond”. Read the article here: www.binnews.com/content/2023...
December 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
BS: Huge thanks to the Black Information Network, for including us in their recent article, “Giving Tuesday: Non-Profits to Support Today & Beyond”. Read the article here: www.binnews.com/content/2023...
Join us on Thursday December 11 from 3-4pm ET for Impacts to SNAP/HIP for Farmers and Communities virtual skillshare. Learn the importance of food incentive programs in local food and economy and how they are impacted by the current administration. Register at bit.ly/SNAPskillshare. #SNAP
December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join us on Thursday December 11 from 3-4pm ET for Impacts to SNAP/HIP for Farmers and Communities virtual skillshare. Learn the importance of food incentive programs in local food and economy and how they are impacted by the current administration. Register at bit.ly/SNAPskillshare. #SNAP
BFF joined Buen Vivir Capital Institute in DC for an evening with social impact leaders and funders, including its founder Alicia Delia. The gathering highlighted a global-south centered vision for integrated, values-driven investing rooted in solidarity.
December 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
BFF joined Buen Vivir Capital Institute in DC for an evening with social impact leaders and funders, including its founder Alicia Delia. The gathering highlighted a global-south centered vision for integrated, values-driven investing rooted in solidarity.
BFF will join a panel at the Museum of Food and Drink on Dec 11 at 7pm, moderated by author, @nancymatsumoto.bsky.social. Our president, Olivia Watkins, will speak alongside women leaders transforming food systems.
Grab your tickets today: buff.ly/LRuGL0W
Grab your tickets today: buff.ly/LRuGL0W
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BFF will join a panel at the Museum of Food and Drink on Dec 11 at 7pm, moderated by author, @nancymatsumoto.bsky.social. Our president, Olivia Watkins, will speak alongside women leaders transforming food systems.
Grab your tickets today: buff.ly/LRuGL0W
Grab your tickets today: buff.ly/LRuGL0W
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A special message from BFF’s co-founder and President, Olivia Watkins. To give to BFF this #GivingTuesday, head to bit.ly/give2bff. With your support we can reach our goal of $25,000 this end of year giving season, and continue to support our community. #wegotus
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A special message from BFF’s co-founder and President, Olivia Watkins. To give to BFF this #GivingTuesday, head to bit.ly/give2bff. With your support we can reach our goal of $25,000 this end of year giving season, and continue to support our community. #wegotus
This #GivingTuesday, we ask that you consider contributing to Black Farmer Fund. This year has been difficult for our community, from government cuts to policies that work against us, and more. When the system fails — WE GOT US.
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This #GivingTuesday, we ask that you consider contributing to Black Farmer Fund. This year has been difficult for our community, from government cuts to policies that work against us, and more. When the system fails — WE GOT US.
This month, BFF staff gathered in NYC for our annual strategic planning retreat. We welcomed our new team members, celebrated birthdays, and worked together to revise our Theory of Change. We are grateful for this time to grow and build together as we refine our processes that fuel our mission.
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This month, BFF staff gathered in NYC for our annual strategic planning retreat. We welcomed our new team members, celebrated birthdays, and worked together to revise our Theory of Change. We are grateful for this time to grow and build together as we refine our processes that fuel our mission.
We held a presentation and special panel at the Shippan Point Garden Club meeting in Stamford, CT. Panelists, Xel Simone of Havah House and Marcellis Counts of Apian Industry shared their experience working with BFF and thoughts on the future of farming, land restoration, and community building.
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We held a presentation and special panel at the Shippan Point Garden Club meeting in Stamford, CT. Panelists, Xel Simone of Havah House and Marcellis Counts of Apian Industry shared their experience working with BFF and thoughts on the future of farming, land restoration, and community building.
Congratulations are in store for BFF Community Garden Fund recipient, Breukelen Houses on their presentation at the NYC Housing Authority Resident Climate Action Grants Showcase. 🎉
www.harlemworldmagazine.com/nycha-climate-exchange-housing-fund-host-resident-climate-action-grants-showcase/
www.harlemworldmagazine.com/nycha-climate-exchange-housing-fund-host-resident-climate-action-grants-showcase/
NYCHA, Climate Exchange, Housing Fund Host Resident Climate Action Grants Showcase
The Public Housing Community Fund and The New York Climate Exchange (Exchange), in partnership with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) hosted the
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November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations are in store for BFF Community Garden Fund recipient, Breukelen Houses on their presentation at the NYC Housing Authority Resident Climate Action Grants Showcase. 🎉
www.harlemworldmagazine.com/nycha-climate-exchange-housing-fund-host-resident-climate-action-grants-showcase/
www.harlemworldmagazine.com/nycha-climate-exchange-housing-fund-host-resident-climate-action-grants-showcase/
BFF Co-founder, Olivia Watkins was a featured panelist at the #SOCAP25 Real First Movers: How Catalytic Capital Can Actually Take Risks workshop. We want to thank @socapglobal.bsky.social for inviting us to exchange knowledge with fellow impact investment leaders.
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
BFF Co-founder, Olivia Watkins was a featured panelist at the #SOCAP25 Real First Movers: How Catalytic Capital Can Actually Take Risks workshop. We want to thank @socapglobal.bsky.social for inviting us to exchange knowledge with fellow impact investment leaders.
We had a great time at this year's Food Funded East! Our Impact Investment Associate, Savannah D'Orazio, was a judge for the Entrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Feedback Panel, where they met the next wave of farm and food innovators and learned how they are shaping the future of food
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We had a great time at this year's Food Funded East! Our Impact Investment Associate, Savannah D'Orazio, was a judge for the Entrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Feedback Panel, where they met the next wave of farm and food innovators and learned how they are shaping the future of food
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🌵🌱You are invited to join the Western Arid Grower Network, a free online community for small-scale veg growers in dry, extreme climates. 3 winter gatherings, speakers, farmer-to-farmer discussion, free & open to all! 1st session: Dec 8. ➡️Register: aridgrowers.org/speakers-topics
2025 Speakers & Topics
2025 Speakers & Topics Join us the second Monday of the month, December through February, for presentations and discussions on focused on small-scale arid vegetable growing. December 8th, 2025 …
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November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🌵🌱You are invited to join the Western Arid Grower Network, a free online community for small-scale veg growers in dry, extreme climates. 3 winter gatherings, speakers, farmer-to-farmer discussion, free & open to all! 1st session: Dec 8. ➡️Register: aridgrowers.org/speakers-topics
We traveled to the Finger Lakes for our second annual Investment Committee retreat. We discussed investment process updates, explored the Ithaca farmers market, learned how to cook Ghanaian cuisine. We are grateful for their work towards a thriving Black agricultural ecosystem.
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We traveled to the Finger Lakes for our second annual Investment Committee retreat. We discussed investment process updates, explored the Ithaca farmers market, learned how to cook Ghanaian cuisine. We are grateful for their work towards a thriving Black agricultural ecosystem.
Check out this article by News Channel 13, that features Taina Asili and her recent pilgrimage, Fever Pitch. In September, the artist and fellow collaborators walked 156.3 miles to raise awareness for climate justice and collective liberation.
Read the article here:
Read the article here:
Local woman calls for climate justice as she walks from Albany to NYC
Taína Asili recently embarked on a pilgrimage, walking 156 miles from Albany to New York City to raise awareness for climate justice and support local farmers.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Check out this article by News Channel 13, that features Taina Asili and her recent pilgrimage, Fever Pitch. In September, the artist and fellow collaborators walked 156.3 miles to raise awareness for climate justice and collective liberation.
Read the article here:
Read the article here:
Welcome Joshua Parkes, BFF's New Development Associate! 🎉
We're thrilled to have him on board as his experience in authentic relationship building and passion in community empowerment aligns with our values and mission.
Learn more about Joshua and our team at www.blackfarmerfund.com/our-team1.
We're thrilled to have him on board as his experience in authentic relationship building and passion in community empowerment aligns with our values and mission.
Learn more about Joshua and our team at www.blackfarmerfund.com/our-team1.
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Welcome Joshua Parkes, BFF's New Development Associate! 🎉
We're thrilled to have him on board as his experience in authentic relationship building and passion in community empowerment aligns with our values and mission.
Learn more about Joshua and our team at www.blackfarmerfund.com/our-team1.
We're thrilled to have him on board as his experience in authentic relationship building and passion in community empowerment aligns with our values and mission.
Learn more about Joshua and our team at www.blackfarmerfund.com/our-team1.
🚨FINAL OPPORTUNITY! Applications for the fall cycle of the BFF Rapid Response Fund are due TODAY! Up to $10k in emergency support and $50K for applicants affected by recent government funding freeze!
🚨Apply now: www.blackfarmerfund.org/rapid-response-fund
#EmergencyAid
🚨Apply now: www.blackfarmerfund.org/rapid-response-fund
#EmergencyAid
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🚨FINAL OPPORTUNITY! Applications for the fall cycle of the BFF Rapid Response Fund are due TODAY! Up to $10k in emergency support and $50K for applicants affected by recent government funding freeze!
🚨Apply now: www.blackfarmerfund.org/rapid-response-fund
#EmergencyAid
🚨Apply now: www.blackfarmerfund.org/rapid-response-fund
#EmergencyAid
This month, we sponsored 9 Black food actors to join us at the 2025 Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference in Detroit, MI. The conference featured farm tours, workshops, and more! Huge thanks to Black Urban Growers for hosting such a powerful event. We are looking forward to next year!
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This month, we sponsored 9 Black food actors to join us at the 2025 Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference in Detroit, MI. The conference featured farm tours, workshops, and more! Huge thanks to Black Urban Growers for hosting such a powerful event. We are looking forward to next year!
⏰𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗔𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟭 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! ⏰
The fund provides up to $10k in direct financial assistance for emergency situations and up to $50k for applicants affected by the recent government funding freeze!
Apply at buff.ly/P52MmGq
The fund provides up to $10k in direct financial assistance for emergency situations and up to $50k for applicants affected by the recent government funding freeze!
Apply at buff.ly/P52MmGq
BFF Fund 2.0: Rapid Response Fund — Black Farmer Fund
When disaster strikes, waiting for help shouldn’t be part of the problem. Our rapid funding process is designed to get financial support into the hands of businesses facing one-time emergencies—fast.…
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October 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
⏰𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗔𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟭 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! ⏰
The fund provides up to $10k in direct financial assistance for emergency situations and up to $50k for applicants affected by the recent government funding freeze!
Apply at buff.ly/P52MmGq
The fund provides up to $10k in direct financial assistance for emergency situations and up to $50k for applicants affected by the recent government funding freeze!
Apply at buff.ly/P52MmGq
We held our 4th annual Celebrating Abundance in Autumn festival with partners, collaborators, and family at Rise and Root Farm. 🍁 The day was filled with farm activities, music, and of course delicious food. Thanks to all who made this event possible.
🎵: Pullen Park by Sarah the Illstrumentalist
🎵: Pullen Park by Sarah the Illstrumentalist
October 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We held our 4th annual Celebrating Abundance in Autumn festival with partners, collaborators, and family at Rise and Root Farm. 🍁 The day was filled with farm activities, music, and of course delicious food. Thanks to all who made this event possible.
🎵: Pullen Park by Sarah the Illstrumentalist
🎵: Pullen Park by Sarah the Illstrumentalist
Black Farmer Fund is seeking a full-time Senior Impact Investment Manager to oversee the underwriting, structuring, and management of our investment portfolio.
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Careers — Black Farmer Fund
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October 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Black Farmer Fund is seeking a full-time Senior Impact Investment Manager to oversee the underwriting, structuring, and management of our investment portfolio.
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Black Farmer Fund is seeking a full-time Senior Business Support Manager to oversee growth and the ongoing health of BFF's portfolio of farm and food businesses.
Learn more and apply here at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Learn more and apply here at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Careers — Black Farmer Fund
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October 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Black Farmer Fund is seeking a full-time Senior Business Support Manager to oversee growth and the ongoing health of BFF's portfolio of farm and food businesses.
Learn more and apply here at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Learn more and apply here at buff.ly/RUrlWhK
Check out Invisible Hands, Visible Burden: The Challenges of Undocumented Latinx Farmworkers, our last post for our Hispanic Heritage Month series. Learn the challenges immigrant farmworkers face and how you can support the many orgs working hard to improve their wellbeing and livelihood.
Invisible Hands, Visible Burden: The Challenges of Undocumented Latinx Farmworkers — Black Farmer Fund
By Mykalee McGowan, BFF Communications Associate
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October 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Check out Invisible Hands, Visible Burden: The Challenges of Undocumented Latinx Farmworkers, our last post for our Hispanic Heritage Month series. Learn the challenges immigrant farmworkers face and how you can support the many orgs working hard to improve their wellbeing and livelihood.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars - Food Funded East returns to New York City on Thursday, October 23rd! Join us for an inspiring day of connection, learning, and celebration of the people shaping a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Register Here Today:
Register Here Today:
2025 FOOD FUNDED East
FOOD FUNDED East: Convening impact-focused food entrepreneurs and investors to catalyze capital for a just and equitable food system.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars - Food Funded East returns to New York City on Thursday, October 23rd! Join us for an inspiring day of connection, learning, and celebration of the people shaping a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Register Here Today:
Register Here Today: