Experienced Black Farmer driven to create land access and safe learning spaces for Black Folks interested in agriculture.
FRESH FARM PRODUCTS
Black Yard Farm will be vending at the schenectady green market on Sundays from Mid August through November 2024 and providing produce and protein to a food pantry and soup Kitchen in the Bronx,NY
We have officially launched our 2024 CSA program, available to folks local to the capital region
EDUCATION SERVICES
A big challenge in reconnecting with agriculture in the North has been finding opportunities to learn from established Black Farmers or curriculum highlighting the many ways black farmers have contributed to agriculture beyond the period of enslavement. We are building space to continue to share this invaluable information through leading workshops and hosting Volunteer days. In the coming years Black Yard plans to offer education packages for schools and mentorship in the forms of internships and Apprenticeships on farm.
ON FARM EXPERIENCES
Black yard hosts opportunities for folks to experience the farm in person including but not limited to
• Farm to Table Dinner
• Farm Tours
• Volunteer Days
• Workshops
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NETWORKING EVENTS
Our upcoming events intend to foster connections to promote our community’s wellbeing through fresh food, a love of agriculture, and good vibes. Please stay in touch to learn more about our upcoming events.
We are melanated stewards of the earth.
FAQs
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Black yard farm is black centered farm that provides Black folks and folks of the African Diaspora comfortable space to learn about farming, reconnect with nature and enjoy leisure time in agricultural space.
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Increasing the number of Black Farmers in agriculture and creating space for Black Folks to grow an autonomous, culturally relevant food system.
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We are a team of experienced Black Farmers driven to create land access and safe learning spaces for Black Folks interested in connecting with agriculture.
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We are feeding fresh food and knowledge to build a supportive and safe community for the US-based Black Diaspora.
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• The Black Community
• Folks in the Bronx/NYC, The capital region and Washington County, NY.
• Schools and Black Youth
• The Black Diaspora within the US interested in supporting or participating in farming.
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• Grow and Distribute Fresh Farm Products
• Offer Educational Services
• Provide Hands-on Farming Experience
• Offer Mentorship
• Conduct Networking Events
Our Guiding Principles
✓ To speak the truth, work hard, share joy, transfer knowledge.
✓ Building a movement towards a just food system.
✓ Creating a successful pathway for Black Farmers.
✓ Ensuring the next generation are good stewards of this earth.
✓ Bridging beginning farmers to learn, practice, and teach.
✓ Making connections to promote our community’s wellbeing.