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Title:  Field Organizer - U.S. Virgin Islands Overview: SAAFON is a network of small-scale Black sustainable farmers in the Southeastern United States and U.S. Virgin Islands. The USVI Coordinator holds an important dual role at the center of SAAFON’s work: Cultivating on-going development of respectful, responsive...

View this in Mailchimp It's Been a busy summer!   In this edition you will find upcoming opportunities, learn more about SAAFON’s Farmer Brigades and read about recent news impacting Black farmers. SAAFON 2021 Spring Farm Brigades Applauded By Georgia Farmers “The greatest wealth is the land’s ability to support...

You can also view the newsletter here. It's Planting Season! In this edition you will find upcoming opportunities, learn more about SAAFON’s Farmer...

[Cross-posted with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition] Annual Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarships Awarded to Three Rising Stars in Sustainable Agriculture 2021 scholars exemplify Hayes’ commitment to racial equity and advancing opportunities for farmers of color In partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) and...

Hello SAAFON Network! ​We have two great opportunities to share with you - 1) RAFI-USA’s Farmers of Color Network Grant - deadline is February 19th, 2021 2) Cynthia Hayes Scholarship - deadline is March 8th, 2021 Application details for both below:  RAFI Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund:  2021 Grant Cycle RAFI-USA’s Farmers of...