Black Farmers

The history of Black people in the United states is inextricably connected to the land and agriculture, so why do Black people make up such a small percentage of farm operators in the United States? Rico and Tanya speak with Ivy Lawrence-Walls, a changemaker and CEO of Ivy Leaf Farms in Houston Texas, who is working to increase sustainable food access and wellness in her community. They discuss the challenges faced by Black farmers, their role in addressing food injustice/ food apartheid, and the importance of having more Black-Women-farmers across the country. Visit ivyleaffarms.com to support Ivy and learn more.