Category Archives: Black Farmers

Atlanta, BCFSN Membership, Black Church, Black Farmers, Health, The Network

First CSA Distribution at Ebenezer Baptist Church! (Atlanta)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
09
Sep

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, The Black Church Food Security Network was in Atlanta to celebrate the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distribution day for Ebenezer Baptist Church. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with […]

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Atlanta, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Earth Day, Events, The Network

Black Church & Black Farm Make History This Sunday in Atlanta!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
19
Aug

This week, we’ll witness another historic moment at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with Black farmers and expand their capacity for food justice ministry in the Atlanta Metro […]

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BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events, Virginia

Virginia Church Holds Innovative Health & Wellness Service

Posted on by Black Church FSN
03
Jun

On June 2, 2024 New Hope Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia held an innovative Sunday service focused on health and wellness.  The service was part of the church’s 105th anniversary celebration.  Pastor Sam Logan used to day to launch an initiative called “90 Days To A Better Me.” The innovative worship service included a short […]

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BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden, Earth Day, The Network

Advancing Food Sovereignty In Atlanta For Earth Day!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
30
Apr

For the second year in a row, The Black Church Food Security Network spent #EarthDay Weekend in Atlanta. Georgia is in second place when it comes to where most of our member churches are currently located. (Maryland is number one!). We made great progress this past weekend on a number of exciting initiatives that we’ve […]

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BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, Events, The Network

Thank you Essence Festival & New Orleans!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
07
Jul

Because of the generosity of the Fund II Foundation, the Black Church Food Security Network team was in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Essence Festival of Culture which took place Friday, June 30 – Sunday, July 2, 2023.  This annual event brings upwards of 500,000 attendees – mostly Black women – to New Orleans for […]

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Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, The ARC

The Ministry of Matchmaking Churches & Farmers

Posted on by Black Church FSN

Through our ARC Program, we are learning and perfecting a process of bringing Black church leaders and Black farmers together in partnership.  Up to this point, we’ve put laser focus on helping farmers sell their produce and goods to churches.  Now, we are more aware that the more lasting connections between farmers and the faith […]

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Earth Day Weekend At Ebenezer Was Amazing!

Posted on by Black Church FSN
01
May

Our organization has never experienced what happened at The Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.  This church, which is the historic church of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Family, allowed us free rein for the weekend to provide their members and guests a holistic experience.  We, in turn, created the kinds of […]

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Baltimore, BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farm Tour, Black Farmers, Events, North Carolina, Philadelphia, The Network

A Field Trip With Friends: Hanging Out With Happy Dirt In Durham, NC

Posted on by Black Church FSN
04
Apr

On March 21-22, 2023, we brought together a few of our friends to join us on a field trip to Happy Dirt in Durham, North Carolina.  Pastor Carolyn Cavaness of Bethel AME in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and two food ministry leaders from Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Maryland; Brother Marcus Jean and Karima Davis joined this […]

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BCFSN Updates, Black Farmers, The ARC

What Is The ARC Program?

Posted on by Black Church FSN
06
Jan

In 2020, we launched our version of a hybrid food hub.  While many organizations and local and state governments were starting up food distribution operations in communities across the country, we noticed that many Black farmers were being excluded from these programs or weren’t being paid in an equitable and sustainable manner.  We also heard reports […]

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BCFSN Membership, BCFSN Updates, Black Church, Black Farmers, Church Garden

Five Ways To Support Us In 2023

Posted on by Black Church FSN
02
Jan

Early in a new year, many people are thinking about how to enhance their lives or set resolutions around their goals.  It makes sense that this happens in January as, for many, it feels like a fresh start and perfect opportunity to set the tone for the kind of year that they wish to have.  […]

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