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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 10h

Last month, we held our 9th virtual skillshare, “Pollinators and Pesticides: Supporting Healthy Farms”. Hosted by pollinator expert, Caro Munoz Agudelo, we learned how to recognize pollinators and sustainable farming practices to create a pollinator friendly habitat.

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Pollinators and Pesticides, Supporting Healthy Farms | Black Farmer Fund Skillshare

Black Farmer Fund's ninth virtual skillshare, "Pollinators and Pesticides: Supporting Healthy Farms". Hosted by pollinator expert, Caro Munoz Agudelo, participants learned how to recognize local…

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 12h

BFF had a blast at #ClimateWeekNYC, a world-leading global climate event that brings together changemakers to promote climate action. By connecting with climate forward leaders and orgs, we can build a future where Black food actors have the resources to nourish their communities and the land.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 4d

We are excited to share that our Business Support Director, Myra Marcellin, is stepping into a new chapter as Investment Director!

We also extend our gratitude to Charles Wade for his leadership and dedication to our work during his time at BFF.

Learn more: bit.ly/investmentbff25

Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 4d

Our team and fellow food actors traveled to Porter, Maine for our sixth Community Workday at LaFinca Cooperative! We helped the worker-owned cooperative with weeding and prepping beds while building relationships with each other and the land.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 6d

Our President, Olivia Watkins, be taking part in The Real First Movers: How Catalytic Capital Can Actually Take Risks with co-presenters Tenesha Duncan of Orchid Capital Collective and Alexander Sterling of Turtle Island Community Capital.

Join us and register today: buff.ly/SqXSsAy

Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 6d

Join BFF at @socapglobal.bsky.social flagship event in San Francisco, October 27–29, for #SOCAP25—where the focus is on building trust, sparking deeper collaboration, and aligning capital with impact in more intentional ways.

Learn more and register here: buff.ly/SqXSsAy

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 8d

Farmers' markets are more than a cute outdoor space to shop, but an essential cornerstone of many communities. Our latest blog post highlights 9 Black farmers' markets whose community impact is far greater than your average supermarket.

9 Black Farmers Markets Strengthen Communities Nationwide — Black Farmer Fund

By Mykalee McGowan, BFF Communications Associate

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 13d

Are you a business or investment expert with a passion for food justice? Help us advance equity in food and agriculture by joining our team! We are currently hiring for two new roles: Senior Impact Investment Manager and Senior Business Support Manager.

Apply at www.blackfarmerfund.com/careers

Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 13d

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 13d

Had an unexpected crisis that put you in a financial bind? Apply for the Rapid Response Fund!

The fund provides up to $10k in direct financial assistance for emergency situations and up to $50k for applicants affected by recent government funding freeze!

Learn more and apply: 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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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 14d

Check out our first blog post for Hispanic Heritage Month, Undocumented Latinx Farm Workers: The Invisible Backbone of American Agriculture, where we dive into the impact that undocumented Latinx farm workers have on American agriculture and economy.

Read more here:

Undocumented Latinx Farm Workers: The Invisible Backbone of American Agriculture — Black Farmer Fund

By Mykalee McGowan, BFF Communications Associate

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 15d

Freshly restored from our summer break, the BFF team gathered in New York City for our 2025 Q3 Staff Meetup! The Investment team shared updates of the BFF Fund 2.0 process, we celebrated our President's birthday, and we completed for the best guacamole! 🥑

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 15d

📣 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧📣 Farmer David and Veronica Haughton of Trinity Farm need your support to recover from a devastating house fire. Help us raise $100k to cover housing costs, medical bills, and more.

Donate at bit.ly/trinityfarmrelief and spread the word!
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Donate to Help the Haughton Family Rebuild After Fire, organized by Onyx Ramirez

Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted community, Early this Septembe… Onyx Ramirez needs your support for Help the Haughton Family Rebuild After Fire

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 18d

With 1 day left before the Celebrating in Abundance festival, we’re excited to give you a sneak peek of the farmers, food business owners, and artisans vending at our farmers market.

Want to join us? Grab our last tickets here: buff.ly/Qe0Y4Qj

🎵: Reality by Chromonicci

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 20d

BFF Rapid Response Fund provides vital support to Black agricultural and food businesses facing urgent challenges. By supporting businesses, like Uptown and Boogie Healthy Project, we're strengthening our community.

The 2025 fall application cycle begins on October 1. Learn mor: buff.ly/MpTKJJT

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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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 20d

Earlier this year, the Uptown and Boogie Healthy Project, a NYC non profit org that run farmers markets, CSAs, and workshops applied for the BFF Rapid Response Fund. Thanks to the gift, they were able to repair their greenhouse and continue their mission to improve food security in their community.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍂 Across cultures, the fall season is a time to celebrate the harvest and prepare the land for cooler weather and the shorter days ahead.

Share in the comments below. What are your wins from past two seasons and what lessons will you carry forward in the autumn?

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NPR @npr.org · 22d

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 26d

Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30 am - 3:30 pm for our Abundance in Autumn Festival as we honor the harvest, the wisdom, and the community that sustain our work.

Learn more and register here at www.tinyurl.com/ABUNDANCEFEST25.

#BlackFarmerFund #CelebratingInAbundance #Autumn 🍂

4th Annual Celebrating Abundance in Autumn Festival

Join us for Black Farmer Fund’s 4th Annual Celebrating Abundance in Autumn Festival on Saturday, September 27th at Rise & Root Farm!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 27d

Discover how pollinators can improve crop yields, support long-term soil health, and more at our September skillshare, Pollinators and Pesticides: Supporting Healthy Farms on Thursday, September 30 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm EST!

Register today at www.tinyurl.com/POLLINATORSKILLSHARE.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · 29d

🎉 Congratulations to BFF's Sonja Lockhart, selected for the 2025-2026 Seeding Power Cohort! She will focus on collective learning, movement building, and more alongside regional food justice leaders to build equitable food systems in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Meet the 2025-2026 Seeding Power Fellows - Community Food Funders

Meet the 12 individuals in our next Seeding Power cohort!

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · Sep 10

Last month, we had our eighth skillshare, “Preserving Your Family Legacy with the Power of the Sun”. Hosted by Okovate Sustainable Energy, attendees explored the world of Agrivoltaics, the dual use of land for solar energy and agriculture.

Watch the replay here: buff.ly/zAlYlDc.
#solarpower

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FoodPrint @foodprintorg.bsky.social · Sep 10

Food and farmworkers have long been vulnerable — but immigration crackdowns are making everything worse — and threatening our food system.

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How the current immigration crackdown is impacting food and farmworkers

Food- and farmworkers have long been vulnerable — but immigration crackdowns are worsening conditions and threatening our food system.

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · Sep 8

Welcome Washington Cuzco, BFF's New Finance Associate! 🎉 We're excited to have his love for community care and financial expertise on board!

Learn more about Washington by visiting our team page at blackfarmerfund.com/our-team1

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Black Farmer Fund @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us in congratulating Jerry & the Senior Gents Community Garden, our 20th recipient of the 2025 BFF Community Garden Fund! Started as a beautification project, the small community garden flourished into a hub for neighbors of all ages to learn through gardening. #Brooklyn #NY

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