From: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/wwl-plan.pdf
Support Black Farmers
Corbin Hill will be holding two webinars this month on Black farmers in New York State.
There are only 139 Black farmers among the 57,000 in NYS in a $42 billion industry. Feeding the food insecure is noble and necessary but not sufficient. This series speaks to the struggle and pathways for Black Farmers’ success in New York State.
| Black Farmers’ Pathways to Success Webinar Series: Reimagining Urban Food Systems Rocky Acres Community Farm: Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 1:00- 2:00pm ET Black Yard Farm Cooperative: Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 1:00- 2:00pm ET Register here Black farmers have been marginalized nearly out of existence for decades. According to the 2017 Agricultural Census, Black farmers experienced a $908 loss in annual earnings compared to the $42,000 in annual earnings for White farmers; and less than 1% of New York State Farmers were Black. In the face of the pandemic, Black farmers continue to face disproportionate burdens that prevent growth. The question remains as to how Black farmers can thrive despite these systematic barriers? In this two part series, we will begin to address this question as we shed light on the challenges and successes of the Rocky Acres Community Farm and the Black Yard Farm Cooperative at Corbin Hill Farm. Join us as we celebrate Black farmers’ pathways to success in honor of Black History Month. For more information on the speakers click here. Moderated by Onika Abraham, Director of Farm School NYC Closed captions will be provided. Email us at Storm@corbinhillfarm.com for accessibility concerns and needs. |