About this Event
Eat. Gather. Learn.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 2nd, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Crops Barn, Oregon
About This Event
Join us for UMOJA, a gathering designed to strengthen unity among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) farmers in Oregon. Rooted in the first principle of Kwanzaa—Umoja (Unity)—this event is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build collective power in agriculture.
At this free event, you’ll enjoy incredible food, meaningful conversations, and invaluable resources to support your farming journey.
What to Expect
🍽️ Eat – Enjoy a delicious meal from Akadi PDX, a renowned West African restaurant in Portland.
🤝 Gather – Engage in small group discussions to foster relationships and explore ways to support each other. We’ll collect insights on:
- What type of farming you do?
- Why do you farm/What do you love about farming?
- What are some of the strengths and challenges you face as a farmer?
- How can collaboration with other farmers help meet your needs?
📚 Learn – Hear from leading Black agricultural organizers:
🔹 Qiddist Ashé, Executive Director of Black Oregon Land Trust (BOLT), will introduce our new BLAC Network (Black Leaders in Agriculture Collective)—a statewide initiative to connect and support Black farmers. Learn what a land trust really is, how to join our community, and discover alternative pathways to land access and ownership.
🔹 Shantae Johnson, Executive Director of Feed’em Freedom Foundation, will share how farmers can get involved as contract growers for their Black Food Hub Program, providing produce, greens, and more to support Black communities.
🔹 Resource Hub – Learn about funding and support for farmers, with representatives from:
✅ NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
✅ Black Food Fund & Black Food Sovereignty Coalition (invited speakers)
✅ Additional organizations offering grants, training, and business resources for BIPOC farmers
🔹 Join the Movement – Sign up for our listserv to stay connected, receive farming resources, and hear about upcoming farm workshops.
🎁 Participant Stipend – Attendees who complete a short survey at the end of the event will receive a stipend for their participation.
Who Should Attend?
- BIPOC farmers, ranchers, and food producers of all experience levels
- Those interested in alternative pathways to land access and ownership
- Farmers seeking community, funding, and collaboration opportunities
- Agricultural advocates and organizers looking to support BIPOC-led initiatives
This event is free, but space is limited—register today to reserve your spot!
➡️ RSVP Now
Let’s build a strong, united network of BIPOC farmers in Oregon. We can’t wait to gather with you! 🌿✨
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1980 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, 1980 West Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, United States
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