When the climate crisis strikes, equipment breaks down, or sudden transportation issues arise, our Rapid Response Fund is here to support. The fall application cycle of the BFF Rapid Response Fund is open until October 31! buff.ly/K73VPoL

Another great workday at Rootwork Herbals! We cared for some fruit trees, harvested calendula flowers and tulsi, and got some hands-on experience gathering and working with medicinal herbs. Thank you to all the amazing folks who came out to this workday!

Last month, we gathered with the team for our quarterly staff meet-up at Riverside Church. It was energizing to spend time together and brought us a renewed sense of camaraderie, which we definitely needed as a fully remote org. ✨️ 💚

From Earthseed Farm and Retreat Center, Sun Valley Forum, and Black Farmer Fund, we thank all in our community, and those new to it, who came to our "Fields of Connection" Happy Hour for Climate Week at Maysles Documentary Center.

Our 5th Abundance in Autumn festival was magic ✨️ It was wonderful to connect, be on land, and break bread with funders, investors, donors, friends, and family at this special event in celebration of the Autumn harvest. Thanks to all who supported and attended!

Abundance is tomorrow! Swipe to see the last few vendors that will be in attendance at this year's festival. Some folks have been able to come off the waitlist, so give it a shot. buff.ly/7Cq7vVm You can also make a donation at the eventbrite link. See you there, fam 💚

Join us for a Climate Week Happy Hour Honoring Black Agriculture in NYC! September 21st from 3-5pm, in partnership with Sun Valley Forum and Earthseed Farm and Retreat Center. The guest list is filling up fast! RSVP now for an afternoon of conversation, community, and connection. buff.ly/Tyz9ch4

We are all sold out for Abundance in Autumn 2026, but you can still join the waitlist! For those who will be there, check out some of the vendors at our Farmer's Market. buff.ly/7Cq7vVm

Meet Hartford Sensory Garden, our 10th recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund. The Connecticut based garden was founded by Denise Harris, a mom who noticed the lack of safe and accessible outdoor to provide a sensory rich environment and nurturing space for families in the community.

Meet Rapid Response Committee member and Black food sovereignty strategist, Kenya Crumel. Since 2021, she’s worked to provide non-extractive capital to Black farmers.

We are excited to share the 8th recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund, Giving One Tenth Community Garden (GOT)! Based in Newark, NJ, GOT is a vibrant urban garden dedicated to increasing food access, promoting food justice, and fostering community resilience.

RSVP for our Annual Celebrating Abundance in Autumn Festival! September 18th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, this event will be jam-packed with: - Hands-on land activities - Live music - A family-style lunch made by Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders - A farmers market, and more! bit.ly/bffabundance

Congrats to Garden of Love, our 7th recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund! Founded in 1994, the Garden of Love is a community driven green space in Harlem, NY. Neighbors joined forces to implement sustainable practices, increase food access, and deepen community ties.

Our logo carries the adinkra symbol "Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo," translated as "help me and let me help you." Interdependence isn't a value we aspire to. It's the whole model. To build Black community wealth and health, we have to work together. This BPM, be part of that helping hand. bit.ly/bffbpm

Our office will be closed from Aug 24-28. We'll be back on Sept 2 refreshed and ready to support Black food actors! #SummerBreak #OutofOffice

We're thrilled to introduce the 6th recipient of our 2026 Community Garden Fund, CS53 Community Garden & Outdoor Learning Lab! What was once vacant land in Buffalo’s East Side has become a living green space of nourishment and collective care. With the gift, they can purchase more garden beds.

Are you a passionate communicator (located in the Northeast, US) interested in strengthening the Black food system through storytelling? We are on the lookout for the right Communications Associate! 🔎 To apply, check out blackfarmerfund.org/careers!

Whole Foods Market and the National Young Farmers Coalition hosted an incredible information session, Q&A, and lunch with farmers from across the country to gauge their needs, build community, and celebrate the launch of their new fund. Congratulations to both, and thank you for having us!

Last month we held our 2nd annual Rapid Response Fund (RRF) Committee retreat 🌱 Together, staff and the committee worked hard on the farm to prep a saffron field at Calabash Gardens, build community, and reflect on the work they have accomplished over the last year.

Meet Community Garden of Knowledge, the next recipient we're sharing from our 2026 Community Garden Fund! Based in the Bronx, Community Garden of Knowledge serves Black, Afro-Indigenous, Caribbean, and Latinx communities, bringing elders, families, youth, artists, gardeners, and neighbors together.

Can you believe we’re more than halfway through the year? Our 2026 Midyear Report is now available! Take a moment to reflect with us on all we've achieved together. bit.ly/bffmy26

Back at another beautiful workday at Trinity Farm. 🍎 We are always honored to join Farmers David and Veronica Haughton on their apple orchard. This year, our team of volunteers supported by removing heavy rocks from the soil to prepare the field for planting. Many hands make for light work!

Meet Avis Alberta Love Garden, the 2nd business we are highlighting from our 2026 Community Garden Fund. 31 Black-led gardens in the northeast received a $500 gift to support their operational and capacity-building efforts this year. Learn more about them at www.growpittsburgh.org/directory/ga...

We would like to introduce you to our fourth recipient of the 2026 BFF Community Garden Fund, Chris Hubeon & Beal Neal Community Garden in Bellport, NY! The garden was established in 2010 by community members wanting access to fresh produce in their food desert neighborhood.

Folks, we have extended the deadline to apply for emergency funds to August 7th! You have one more week to apply. Our Rapid Response Fund provides critical financial assistance to Northeast Black farmers and food businesses in emergencies. blackfarmerfund.org/rapid-respon...

Today, we are putting the spotlight on Brian McMahon High School Garden, the third recipient of the BFF Community Garden Fund! Based in CT, the garden is run by students under the guidance of a volunteer master gardener.

Did you know that 3 out of every 10 farmers are currently experiencing a disability? Farming is hard on the body and mind, folks. Read about 5 resources that can support farmers with disabilities on our blog. blackfarmerfund.org/blog/disability-pride-month-26

Disability Pride Month: Sharing Five Resources for Farmers with Disabilities — Black Farmer Fund

By Onyx Ramirez and Mykalee McGowan, BFF Senior Communications Manager & Communications Associate

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Farmers in the Northeast! If you've experienced an unexpected hardship that has put you in a financial bind, the BFF Rapid Response Fund is here to help. Get up to $10k in emergency assistance to cover expenses like: property damage, lost crops and more! Apply by July 31: buff.ly/iyx0pEk

Meet food system strategist and storyteller, Adjoa Kittoe. Since 2024, she is ⅓ responsible for deploying over $600k in emergency funding to 50 agricultural and food businesses in the Northeast as a BFF Rapid Response Fund (RRF) Committee member.

We held our 5th community workday of the year at SEAmarron Farmstead. Based in Danbury, Connecticut, our team and community members helped the hemp farm with removing weeds, building beds, and planting tubers! Sign up for future workdays at www.tinyurl.com/BFFWORKDAYS26.