Acres4Change

03/08/2023

We’re very proud to be selected for , thanks to local Starbucks partners (employees) in our community. Neighborhood Grants strengthen longstanding and newly established community connections that partners are nurturing and building as community champions, all in service of our neighborhoods. We’re glad to be part of several organizations nominated that are empowering youth, fighting hunger, uplifting families and promoting environmental stewardship. Thank you Foundation!

19/06/2023

On this historic day, let's reflect on the importance of land ownership in addressing the racial wealth gap. Let’s celebrate Juneteenth by highlighting the power of land ownership as a pathway to economic empowerment for Black farmers. Let us continue to create and share stories of resilience and success in overcoming obstacles, uplifting Black voices, and amplifying the importance of land ownership in building intergenerational wealth. Together, we can make a difference and pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future. 🌟💪🏾

09/03/2023

Happy International Women’s Day! This we would like to highlight that Acres4Change is part of a revolution of woman-founded organizations in a field dominated by white men. We would like to thank all of the powerful women that have grown and supported us over the years. Starting off with a board of 2 women and 7 men things switched pretty quickly as we have a majority female team leading our mission and have gotten us to where we are now. One of those powerful women is Pertula George-Redd, our founder. Driven, passionate, and caring, she is an inspiration to us all on this team. Thank you for all your strength and resilience in our quest for justice!

14/02/2023

Black History Month represents building community and uplifting one another. Over the course of the 20th century Black farmers have lost 12 million acres of land due to theft and discrimination (The Atlantic). This is equivalent to $326 billion worth of land in the U.S (Bloomberg). This long history of injustice and its consequences is why we need to support programs that bolster Black farmers and pave the way for other organizations to blossom alongside them. We are highlighting the amazing and inspirational work done by BLISS Meadows, an organization we follow in the footsteps of. BLISS (Baltimore Living In Sustainable Simplicity) Meadows was founded in 2017 by Atiya Wells and now runs and hosts a variety of different community engagement projects as a part of their mission to inspire and reconnect Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color (BIPOC) back to nature. We recently got the opportunity to visit and our Stewards fell in love!

Check out the link in our bio for more information on Acres4Change and our mission and make sure to check out BLISS Meadows’ 10 Acre farm and follow their developments: https://backyardbasecamp.org/

07/02/2023

Black History Month represents resilience and perseverance for a new generation of aspiring farmers. The number of black farmers in America peaked in 1920, with nearly a million farmers (According to the Guardian). Today, of the country’s 3.4 million total farmers, only 1.3%, or 45,508, are black, according to the US Department of Agriculture. These farmers also disproportionately own a mere 0.52% of America’s farmland. For generations, black farmers have been robbed of their land and denied opportunities to become landowners. We are re-investing resources in underserved communities and equipping beginning farmers with land and the resources and tools they need to be successful. We are celebrating our Stewards (Daria Harvey, Jennifer West, Benjamin Rogers, and MarTaze Gaines) this Black History Month who are currently retrofitting, managing, and establishing a mushroom farm and preparing for land ownership.

“Revolution is based on land. Land is the basis of all independence. Land is the basis of freedom, justice, and equality...” — Malcom X.

Check out our website for more information on Acres4Change and our supporting our Stewards: https://www.acres4change.org/

22/06/2022

21/06/2022

Without farmers we cannot eat! Thank you Strength to Love II for welcoming Acres4Change stewards to this beautiful farm that is assisting Baltimore's Sandtown- Wi******er neighborhood in addressing food apartheid.

21/06/2022

Acres4Change steward working hard towards land ownership at Green Street Academy.

02/03/2022

We are so excited to announce our Stewardship application is now LIVE!

A4C's Stewardship Program will provide land and professional resources to BIPOC farmers. We have been working tirelessly to get this program up and running and it is finally here! Applications are due March 15th, we can't wait to hear from you!

Find out more at https://www.acres4change.org/stewardship

Stewardship Program Acres4Change provides land and professional resources to qualifying individuals to generate income and increase economic stability through a two-year mushroom and mentoring program designed to cultivate well-rounded farmers. We invest in the establishment of a mushroom farm which...

09/02/2022

Started Black History month with colleagues and friends from Chesapeake Harvest and Whitelocke farm to conduct the Mushroom Freight Farm Risk Assessment in Baltimore last week. Eager to launch our Stewardship Program for underserved BIPOC farmers. Stay tuned!

24/12/2021

Hello friends, we want to tell you about an exciting prospect of ours! We have partnered with a community solar company, Neighborhood Sun, to help people save money on their electricity bills, reduce carbon emissions, and raise money to advance Acres4Change's mission. For every new subscription, Neighborhood Sun will donate $50 to Acres4Change! If you live in MD, NJ, or NY and want to be a part of the movement, please sign-up here or RSVP for our Zoom sign-up party where we walk you through the sign-up process and answer your questions.

https://www.acres4change.org/5k-challenge

$5K Challenge Your 2022 Solar Resolution! Please select your community solar help session below.Why? Because…anybody who pays an electric bill can subscribe to a solar farmthe average community solar customer offsets 10 hot air balloons filled with carbon dioxide every year! up to 90% of your elec...

01/12/2021

It's ! This is a global movement to show the power of individuals improving their communities. Check out https://mtyc.co/ohcc9f to support Acres4Change!

Acres4Change’s mission is to create economic stability through land access and ownership, professional development, and racial healing. The overarching goal of A4C’s program is to provide BIPOC and low-income individuals with skills, resources, and support that they need...

28/10/2021

Good morning all. We would like to share a cause with you so close to our mission. BIPOC farmers are in need of debt relief. Emergency debt relief will keep small farmers operational, allowing them to maintain their income and contribute to their communities. We must urge Senator Vilsack and the Senate Committee of Agriculture to make this change happen. If you are able please sign this petition organized by the National Black Food Justice Alliance:
https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/black-and-indigenous-farmers-need-emergency-debt-relief-now?source=rawlink&utm_source=rawlink&share=345db4a2-2993-4324-b07a-26cd95236417

Black farmers need emergency debt relief now. Over the past century, Black people have lost over 12 million acres of land and today, Black farmers account for less than 2% of all land-owning producers in the United States. And in the midst of a public health crisis that has sped up corporate greed a...

13/10/2021

Happy National Farmer's Day to all the hardworking farmers in our community and beyond!

14/09/2021

14/09/2021

Acres4change is on a mission to increase land access and ownership, address issues of food sovereignty and access in local communities and build partnerships with like-minded individuals. Last Thursday we visited our friends at Whitelock Community Farm in Baltimore where we met some individuals dedicated to the movement. Whitelock Community Farm is a vibrant open space that grows food and activates the community to promote social equity in the neighborhood. We are able to learn from their model of skill-building, food access, community initiative, and open dialogue.

10/09/2021

Happy Friday everyone! We came across some great resources from the Cornell Small Farms Program and would like to share this list of organizations, companies, and media that support BIPOC in agriculture.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-L-mx-aAJrVljcvGcyTUx90evWZWhKjPN1XfPitVqqU/edit?usp=sharing

BIPOC in Agriculture and Food: A Resource Guide **FOR ANYONE WISHING TO COLLABORATE** #1 Thank you! #2 Leave a comment (Right Click → Comment) with the info you want included and I will add (or remove) it. This can include links, descriptions, edits or anything else you think people...

02/09/2021

Congratulations to a friend and advocate of Acres4Change, Marga Laube, on the publication of her book "Agents of Evolution.'' The throughline of the book is centered around the question "Will we succumb to chaos, or evolve into a more collaborative living system capable of facing the challenges before us?" We're honored and thrilled that Acres4Change and our founder are featured in Chapter Six of the book. Agents of Evolution is available on Amazon in paperback and ebook http://amzn.com/163676889X/

Agents of Evolution: An Astrological Guide For Transformative Times

23/07/2021

Excited to announce that I've been selected as a Finalist for 's Fellowship! It's an honor to be part of this select group of global leaders advancing racial equity from all angles. Check out this year’s Social Impact Talent Report https://bit.ly/36NUMQH

The 51 Finalists for Echoing Green's spring 2021 Fellowship are the top emerging global leaders advancing racial equity from all angles.

19/06/2021

Today we celebrate Juneteenth which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. And yet, Black land theft and land inequity is still rampant in the United States.

Black farmers have faced decades of discrimination which has cost them an estimated 20 million acres since 1910.

At Acres4Change, we are combatting these Injustices and Building Futures by giving Black farmers access to land ownership.

Our Fellowship Program provides individuals with skills, resources, and support that they need to create a profitable agricultural operation.

CLICK HERE https://www.acres4change.org/, and learn more about our work and how YOU can help BUILD BLACK WEALTH through Land Ownership.

In solidarity,


The Acres4Change Team


“Revolution is based on land. Land is the basis of all independence. Land is the basis of freedom, justice, and equality...” Malcolm X

Building Futures Through Land Ownership.

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10/06/2021

Cornell’s Alpha Zeta on a Mission to Support Acres4Change

The Cornell chapter of Alpha Zeta has shown dedication to agriculturists as part of their philanthropy events this past spring semester. Alpha Zeta is a co-ed social and professional fraternity that seeks to further agriculture and life sciences. Part of the purpose of Alpha Zeta is to promote the advancement of agriculture, and AZ chose to sponsor A4C in their most recent philanthropy event due to that shared value. Cornell’s AZ chapter has stated that “philanthropy is an integral part of the Alpha Zeta experience, especially at Cornell. The members of the fraternity not only participate in service activities as a chapter but also give back to their communities individually through various outreach and volunteer opportunities.” As part of their end-of-year philanthropy event, AZ selected A4C as one of their organizations to receive proceeds. AZ sold embroidery kits designed by Benedick and Beatrice and raised $130 for A4C. Alpha Zeta is happy to support the shared mission of A4C, and hopefully, there will be some future for further collaboration.

04/05/2021