Farm
Black Farming Industry
While 13.4% of the United States population is black or African‑American, black farmers make up only 1.34% of all farm producers. Black‑owned farms and gardens allow the African‑American community as a whole to gain access to more land, control growth of their own food and build community amongst one another. In addition, consuming fresh produce is a crucial component for leading a healthy lifestyle and preventing common diseases that plague the African‑American population. In Thompson Hospitality’s ongoing effort to promote sustainability and support black‑owned businesses, this month we encourage you to support black‑owned farms near your campus community. Find your school to locate a black‑owned farm near you:
Cheyney University Mill Creek Farm globe 4901 Brown St Philadelphia, PA 19139 Coppin State University Cherry Hill Urban globe Community Garden 900 Cherry Hill Road (at Veronica Ave.) Baltimore, MD 21218 Edward Waters College Infinite Zion Farms globe 626 W South St Orlando, FL 32805
Elizabeth City State University Abanitu Organics globe 485 John Obie Rd. Roxboro, NC 27574
Lincoln University Mill Creek Farm globe 4901 Brown St Philadelphia, PA 19139
Florida Memorial University Smarter By Nature globe 524 N MLK Jr Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32301
Mississippi Valley State University 34th Street Wholistic globe Gardens & Education Center 805 B 34th St Gulfport, MS 39501
Hampden-Sydney College Broad Rock Community Garden globe 404 E Broad Rock Rd Richmond, VA 23224
Norfolk State University GoGreen Farms and Greenhouses globe 5844 Churchland Blvd Portsmouth, VA 23703
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