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About Us

About

KBFA.

KBFA has a long history of working with underserved producers. Founded in 1999 in Nicodemus, Kansas – the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War – the organization aims to preserve the Kansas minority farmer legacy through education, promotion of the agricultural lifestyle, and collective niche product development. Currently, the organization trains new farmers, youth, women, and veteran farmers. KBFA is a national voice in the grassroots effort to support BIPOC farmers.

Our

Mission.

The mission of the Kansas Black Farmers Association is to preserve the Kansas minority farmer legacy through education, promotion of the agricultural lifestyle and collective niche product development.

KBFA has a long history of working with underserved producers. Founded in 1999 in Nicodemus, Kansas – the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War – the organization aims to preserve the Kansas minority farmer legacy through education, promotion of the agricultural lifestyle, and collective niche product development. Currently, the organization trains new farmers, youth, women, and veteran farmers. KBFA is a national voice in the grassroots effort to support BIPOC farmers.

Our Goals

Goal 1

Build and strengthen KBFA into a sustainable organization

Goal 2

Promote and fortify the Nicodemus farming legacy

Goal 3

Provide and develop youth education

Goal 5

Promote KBFA through outreach activities

Goal 5

Develop products and marketing strategies

About

Nicodemus.

Nicodemus Kansas is the oldest all African American town west of the Mississippi River from the reconstruction period of the 1870s. Nicodemus was founded by five men, one of which was a white land surveyor W. R. Hill. Mr. Hill went on to start his own town, which became the Graham County seat: Hill City. Nicodemus was named a National Park in 1996 by President Bill Clinton!

Our Team

Meet Our

Team.

We are here to provide strong support for you, the farmer.

At KBFA, our dedicated team is passionately committed to serving you and the community we cherish, ensuring that every initiative we undertake is rooted in collaboration and support for BIPOC farmers. From seasoned experts to enthusiastic newcomers, our diverse team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, eager to foster growth and cultivate a sustainable future together. We believe that by listening to your needs and sharing our insights, we can empower one another and strengthen the legacy of Kansas minority farmers for generations to come.

Dr. JohnElla Holmes

CEO/ President

Dr. Counts

Board of Director

Francessca Petrie

Board of Director

Justin Howard

Board of Director

Chinwe Okoye

Member

Ashley Gonzales

Member

Brenda Russell

Member

Brittany Jones

Member

Chris Horne

Member

Ingrid Perez

Member

Maria Venditti

Member

Michael H

Member

Renee Horne

Member

Ingrid Perez

Member

Renee Horne

Member

Taryn Griffith

Member