BIPOC Farmer League

Driven by the momentum to bring market opportunities to producers, NFSN is embarking on a new project, the BIPOC Farmer League.

Through our previous projects and developed resources for producers, we have successfully trained over 900 agricultural producers on the best practices and viability of accessing K-12 & ECE markets. The milestones reached throughout our work with producers have led NFSN and partners to seek out new and innovative opportunities to enhance farm to school engagement amongst producers nationwide.

Funded by Farm Credit & CoBank, the Bringing the Farm to School: BIPOC Farmer League will focus on creating opportunities for intentional outreach and training for BIPOC producers on farm to school engagement, ranging from:

  • production planning;
  • school community outreach;
  • and understanding of Child Nutrition Programs within K-12 & ECE settings.

NFSN and regional partners will promote the utilization of existing farm to school tools and resources, and the market opportunities of farm to school through regional and national BIPOC producer conferences and convenings. To deepen BIPOC farmers' engagement in the farm to school movement, the BIPOC Farmer League aims to create a national community of BIPOC producers to share resources, success stories, and mutual support.

Stay tuned for new developments and ways to support the BIPOC Farmer League. For inquiries, reach out to Tomas Delgado, Program Manager, at tomas@farmtoschool.org.

Recruiting Now – Advisory Council Members

We are currently recruiting two additional Advisory Council members to support this project through July 31, 2026.

The Advisory Council will support resource development and provide guidance on creating a future BIPOC Grower Community of Practice. Time commitment includes one 1-hour virtual meeting per month through July 2026 and participation in one 60-minute public webinar.

We are particularly seeking individuals with strong ties to BIPOC farming communities in the United State, Tribal Nations, and Territories. If that's you, please fill out our interest form by March 4, 2026.

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