BIPOC Farmers - Land Access Conversation & Grow Together Night

BIPOC Farmers - Land Access Conversation & Grow Together Night

Sunday Sept. 29 (changed date and time from original date of Sept. 30)
3-5pm: Land Access Conversations
5-7pm: Grow Together Night
Urban Fresh Gardens
77 Hill Street
Waterbury, CT 06704

LAND ACCESS CONVERSATIONS 3-5PM-------------------------------------------

Join Us for "Land Access Conversations with BIPOC Farmers" hosted by Kae Vargas of Connecticut Farmland Trust. Are you a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) farmer or aspiring farmer? We invite you to participate in an important conversation about land access in our state.

Event Overview: This event is part of a series of Land Access Conversations designed to better understand the specific needs, challenges, goals, and knowledge surrounding land access among diverse farming communities. By focusing on the experiences of BIPOC farmers, we aim to uncover the unique barriers and opportunities you face in accessing and securing farmland.

Why Attend?

• Voice Your Experiences: Share your personal stories and challenges related to land access.
• Connect with Peers: Engage with other BIPOC farmers and aspiring farmers who share similar experiences.
• Influence Change: Your input will directly inform strategies and policies aimed at improving land access for BIPOC communities in the state.
• Resource Sharing: Learn about existing resources, programs, and opportunities that can support your journey to land ownership or access.

Event Details:

• Date: September 29th
• Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
• Location:
• Registration:

$150 PARTICIPATION STIPEND AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST 20 CT FARMERS TO REGISTER! Although BIPOC farmers from our region are welcome to join us, stipends are only available for BIPOC Farmers in Connecticut. This conversation is crucial for creating a more equitable and inclusive farming landscape. Your insights will help shape future initiatives and ensure that the voices of BIPOC farmers are heard and respected.We look forward to your participation!

GROW TOGETHER NIGHT 5-7PM------------------------------------------------------

Join us at Urban Fresh Gardens for a farm tour, drinks, dinner, and hang out :)

NCTFA's Grow Together Nights are a wonderful time to connect with fellow farmers during what can otherwise be a very stressful time of year. We hope to see you there!

This event is co-hosted by CT Farmland Trust, Bailey College of the Environment at Wesleyan University, and NCTFA.

Funding for this project was paid for by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant AM22SCBPCT1132. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. Funding awarded and administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

77 Hill St, 77 Hill Street, Waterbury, United States