Understanding the words behind Black agriculture, land stewardship, and this directory.
(uh-GRAIR-ee-un)
Relating to land, farming, agriculture, and the people and communities connected to them. Agrarian life encompasses growing, stewarding, harvesting, teaching, and building economies rooted in the land. Black agrarian life is not a new concept — the word simply gives language to knowledge, work, and traditions our communities have carried for centuries.
A Black Agrarian is a Black grower, farmer, land steward, or land-based builder shaping food systems — whether you farm acres, grow in a backyard, run a nursery, teach, or provide farm services. The identity is rooted in practice, community, and generational relationship with the land.
Black-owned — majority owned and controlled by one or more Black people.
Black-led — Black leadership holds substantial executive, operational, or governing authority.
Black-serving — the organization’s stated mission, programs, or substantial work serves Black farmers, growers, food producers, agricultural businesses, or communities.
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