BILPOC Farming

For generations, BILPOC communities in Connecticut have faced systemic racism – they’ve been targeted, criminalized, and marginalized. This is why racial disparities are so deeply entrenched in our state today – it’s why less than 2% of registered farmers in Connecticut are BILPOC, despite long farming histories in many BILPOC communities. It’s why our criminal legal system is marked from top to bottom by persistent racial disparities. And it’s a leading reason that racial and economic segregation in Connecticut is among the worst in the nation.² Fortunately, we can work together for a more equitable, healthy, and just future. Through Cultivating Justice, participants can receive training in civic engagement and community organizing. We are talking with folks about how power works in their communities and working with them to organize for change. They learn how to shape and participate in the decisions that impact their lives and their communities.