1st Edition
Black Farmers in America Fighting for an Equitable Food System
1. An Introduction to the Historical and Contemporary Landscape of Black Farming in America 2. The Local Food System and Its Potential for Empowering Black Farmers and Grocers 3. Overcoming Barriers and Promoting Equity in the Local Food Systems 4. Case Study 1: Empowering Black Farmers: Innovations and Triumphs in Community-Supported Agriculture – Highlighting the Appalachian Region 5. Case Study 2: Land Reparations and Restorative Justice for Black Farmers – Examining the Mississippi Delta Region 6. Case Study 3: Examining Southern Cooperative Farming and Collective Ownership Models 7. Case Study 4: Urban Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Black Neighborhoods – Highlighting Urban Models in Detroit, Michigan, and Washington, D.C. 8. Sowing Seeds of Change: Strategies and Solutions for Advancing Black Farming Futures 9. Harvesting Hope: Empowering Black Farmers through Action and Advocacy 10. Appendix: Resources and Organizations Supporting Black Farmers and Growers
Biography
Mya O. Price serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Social Impact Officer at Creating Healthier Communities (CHC). Previously she served as President and CEO of the Root Cause Coalition, as a founding Assistant Professor at The George Washington University Global Food Institute, and held national leadership roles at Feeding America. She holds a PhD in Urban Leadership and Entrepreneurship from the University of the District of Columbia, USA.
