Black Farmers in America

Fighting for an Equitable Food System
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-84030-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Earthscan Food and Agriculture

This book presents a captivating exploration of the often-overlooked experiences, challenges, and enduring triumphs of black farmers in America.

This book examines the historical roots, present-day realities, and future possibilities of Black farming in the United States through the lens of equity, land, and local food systems. Tracing Black agriculture from slavery and Reconstruction to contemporary struggles and innovations, it reveals how discriminatory policies, land dispossession, and structural racism have shaped persistent disparities in farming, food access, and economic opportunity. Centering the local food system as a site of both challenge and possibility, the book explores how community-supported agriculture, cooperative ownership models, urban farming, and land-based reparative efforts are creating pathways toward empowerment and food sovereignty. Through in-depth case studies in the Appalachian region, the Mississippi Delta, the U.S. South, Detroit, and Washington, D.C., the book highlights the resilience, creativity, and leadership of Black farmers navigating systemic barriers while building sustainable, community-rooted solutions. Combining historical analysis, policy review, qualitative narratives, and quantitative data, the book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of how race, land, and food systems intersect, providing both critical insight and practical strategies for advancing equity in agriculture. Ultimately, the book calls readers to action, offering a roadmap for collaboration, advocacy, and investment in a more just and resilient food system that centers Black farmers and growers.

Black Farmers in America is an essential read for anyone seeking to actively participate in transforming our food systems into an equitable and inclusive space for all.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Price, Mya O.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Umwelt- und Gesundheitspolitik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltpolitik, Umweltprotokoll
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Agrarsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Sachkultur, Materielle Kultur
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Ökotrophologie (Ernährungs- und Haushaltswissenschaften)
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziologie von Migranten und Minderheiten
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften: Ernährung & Gesellschaft
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. 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.