by KBFA | Dec 20, 2024 | Grants, Organic Grant
At the Kansas Black Farmers Association (KBFA), we are thrilled to share the latest updates from our USDA Organic Certification Grant program, which supports urban and rural farmers in their journey toward organic certification. This program is empowering farmers to...
by KBFA | Dec 19, 2024 | ILA Grant
Heirs’ Property: How Historical Inequities Continue to Impact Black Land Ownership In the early 20th century, Black Americans owned an estimated 16 to 19 million acres of farmland across the United States. Today, that number has dwindled to less than 4.7 million...
by KBFA | Jul 11, 2024 | News
Edgar Hicks, a visionary leader in agriculture and community development, leaves behind a legacy defined by his dedication to fostering agricultural knowledge and community bonds. Growing up in Louisiana during the era of segregation, Edgar was fortunate to have...
