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FRESH FARM PRODUCTS
Black Yard Farm will be vending at the Schenectady Green Market on Sundays from mid-June through November 2026. We are also proud to provide fresh produce and protein to a food pantry and soup kitchen in the Bronx, NY. Our mission is to make high-quality, locally grown food accessible to communities impacted by food insecurity, while continuing to grow with purpose and intention. Wholesale opportunities are available for community partners and small businesses.
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EDUCATION SERVICES
Access to agricultural education rooted in Black history and leadership is critical. We’re creating space to reconnect our communities to agriculture through workshops, mentorship, and volunteer days. Black Yard Farm offers educational packages for schools and hands-on learning through internships and apprenticeships. Our goal is to inspire and prepare the next generation of Black farmers and land stewards with culturally relevant, experience-based learning.
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ON FARM EXPERIENCES
We invite you to experience Black Yard Farm in person through seasonal activities like farm-to-table dinners, guided tours, volunteer days, and educational workshops. These gatherings offer meaningful ways to reconnect with the land, build community, and learn more about our mission. They’re open to individuals, families, and groups looking for a deeper connection to food and farming. Click the contact button below to join our mailing list and stay informed about upcoming opportunities.
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NETWORKING EVENTS
Black Yard Farm hosts community-centered events designed to nourish connection, share knowledge, and celebrate agriculture. Our upcoming gatherings will center fresh food, land stewardship, joy, and collaboration. These events are for anyone interested in building a just food system while forming new relationships rooted in care and culture. Stay connected to learn more about dates, themes, and how to participate.
Our Guiding Principles
✓ To speak the truth, work hard, share joy, transfer knowledge.
✓ Building a movement towards a just food system.
✓ Creating a successful pathway for Black Farmers.
✓ Ensuring the next generation are good stewards of this earth.
✓ Bridging beginning farmers to learn, practice, and teach.
✓ Making connections to promote our community’s wellbeing.
Ready to Get Your Hands in the Soil?
Join the movement to reclaim land, build community, and support Black farming. Fill out the form to volunteer — your time makes a real impact.
FAQs
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Black yard farm is black centered farm that provides Black folks and folks of the African Diaspora comfortable space to learn about farming, reconnect with nature and enjoy leisure time in agricultural space.
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Increasing the number of Black Farmers in agriculture and creating space for Black Folks to grow an autonomous, culturally relevant food system.
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We are a team of experienced Black Farmers driven to create land access and safe learning spaces for Black Folks interested in connecting with agriculture.
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We are feeding fresh food and knowledge to build a supportive and safe community for the US-based Black Diaspora.
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• The Black Community
• Folks in the Bronx/NYC, The capital region and Washington County, NY.
• Schools and Black Youth
• The Black Diaspora within the US interested in supporting or participating in farming.
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• Grow and Distribute Fresh Farm Products
• Offer Educational Services
• Provide Hands-on Farming Experience
• Offer Mentorship
• Conduct Networking Events