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Black Agriculture Summit ~ Healing From The Inside Out ~
Nationwide, Black Agriculture producers are preparing for new opportunity via "A New Day at the USDA." An Endangered Black Farmers Act for 2012 will put new policies in place to mitigate past systemic challenges. We can never forget the past, however we must prepare for a new golden age of Black Agriculture. Leading Faith Based Organizations, including the major Black Church organizations will demonstrate the "Faith To Farm" while Black, throughout America and beyond. Classical African Civilization and modern appropriate technology is the new way forward.
Black Agriculture Summit
"Healing From The Inside Out"
Opening Reception and Community Health Workshop
Thursday, December 8, 2011
California Endowment ~ Sacramento
1414 K Street #500, Conference Room
Media Briefing:
Black Agriculture in Gold Rush California ~ Nigger Creek, Rough and Ready, CA
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Community Health Workshop
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Endangered Black Farmers Act of 2012
"Faith to Farm" ~ Pigford II ~ Faith-Based Challenge
African Ethnic Specialty Crops ~ Food as Medicine
Fact Sheet:
In 1930, nearly 15% of all U.S. Farms were Black Owned, today close to 1%
In 1930, Black Ag producers owned 19 million acres, today 3 million acres
According to 1997 Census of Agriculture, nearly 70% of Black Ag producers did not participate in United States Department of Agriculture programs.
Endangered Black Farmers Act of 2012 will provide the services and technical assistance essential to mitigate past challenges to compete.
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"Healing From The Inside Out"
Opening Reception and Community Health Workshop
Thursday, December 8, 2011
California Endowment ~ Sacramento
1414 K Street #500, Conference Room
Media Briefing:
Black Agriculture in Gold Rush California ~ Nigger Creek, Rough and Ready, CA
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Community Health Workshop
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Endangered Black Farmers Act of 2012
"Faith to Farm" ~ Pigford II ~ Faith-Based Challenge
African Ethnic Specialty Crops ~ Food as Medicine
Fact Sheet:
In 1930, nearly 15% of all U.S. Farms were Black Owned, today close to 1%
In 1930, Black Ag producers owned 19 million acres, today 3 million acres
According to 1997 Census of Agriculture, nearly 70% of Black Ag producers did not participate in United States Department of Agriculture programs.
Endangered Black Farmers Act of 2012 will provide the services and technical assistance essential to mitigate past challenges to compete.
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For more information:
http://www.blackagriculture.com
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