“Black farmers are an endangered species,” says 5th generation Black farmer, P.J. Haynie. He and his family have continued to fight racism through the generations, and now, they’re making farming history.
A new Word In Black survey reveals Black Americans deeply value healthy eating but face steep barriers: six in 10 distrust food safety, rising prices force trade-downs to cheaper options, and most want lower costs, more neighborhood grocery stores, and nutrition education to bridge the gap between knowledge and access.