Poder Juvenil Campesino (PJC) is a group of young men and women farmworkers who are changing their community. Poder Juvenil Campesino means “Rural Youth Power” in English, and there is no doubt these youth are powerful! They are between the ages of 12 and 22 from Lenoir, Greene and Wayne Counties and are the spark… Read More →
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7 CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK FARMERS TO AGRICULTURE
February 4, 2017 Original article by: Poughkeepsie Farm Project 7 Contributions of Black Farmers to Agriculture As technology and research have advanced in the past 200 years, the way we approach farming has changed significantly. Countless inventions, ideas, and practices from important figures in history have increased productivity and efficiency on the farm. In celebration… Read More →
MBA FoodCon 2020
This past January NC Field had the opportunity to participate in MBA Foodcon hosted by NC State University, in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. FoodCon is an annual conference that celebrates the food and agri-business community. The business schools of UNC, NC State University, and Duke University co-sponsor this one-day conference each… Read More →
We’re Hiring! Community Organizer positions available!
Community Organizer (2) Part-Time Positions available – Bilingual Required NC FIELD is a non-profit community-based organization working to educate the public and be of service to agricultural workers and their families. We provide direct services and advocacy to youth (Poder Juvenil Campesino/Rural Youth Power) to give them the support they need to graduate high school… Read More →
#GFAF feature: Kamal Bell
Happy Black History month buena gente! via GIPHY This month’s #GIVEFOODAFACE feature is owner and founder of Sankofa Farms in Efland, NC, Kamal Bell! Kamal Bell is a husband, father, farmer, educator, HBCU graduate, and a current doctoral student at NC… Read More →