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Many individuals and organizations, including here in Vermont, have worked tirelessly on addressing racism broadly and specifically within the food system for decades. We encourage you to elevate their work, galvanize support and educate yourself. This is, by no means, an exhaustive list of resources, so please reach out if you have additional resources to add.

Resources in this collection

"23 Individuals and Organizations Building Stronger Black Communities and Food Systems"

"These 23 organizations and individuals represent a small portion of the efforts underway to fight racism and inequality and to build stronger Black communities and food systems, and I hope...

"A list of resources amplifying Black chefs and food producers, Black-owned businesses, and organizations helping the food insecure during protests and COVID-19."

In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement we have compiled a list of resources amplifying Black chefs and food producers, Black-owned businesses, and organizations helping the food insecure during...

"A Reading List For Learning About Anti-Black Racism and Food"

Violence and injustice meet Black people in every sector of life; the food and cooking arenas are not exempt. Black people experience racism and exploitation on farms, in restaurants, and...

"Racial Justice Work in VT Webinar Follow Up"

It is our hope that people will choose at least one group to get involved with a long term commitment. Most of these groups need member, volunteers, and donors. Please...

"Strafford Organic Creamery Keeps On In Vermont's Troubled Dairy Industry"

Earl Ransom is, according to agricultural census data, part of a tiny demographic group: He's a black dairy farmer in Vermont.

"The Case for Reparations"

Two hundred fifty years of slavery. Ninety years of Jim Crow. Sixty years of separate but equal. Thirty-five years of racist housing policy. Until we reckon with our compounding moral...

"Want to See Food and Land Justice for Black Americans? Support These Groups."

Food justice is racial justice. As the nation rises up to protest atrocities against Black people, here are some organizations working to advance Black food sovereignty.

"Why is Vermont so Overwhelmingly White?"

This episode on Brave Little State, the history of Vermont’s whiteness — both racial and cultural — and stories from people of color about what it’s like to live here.

30 Day Anti-Racism Challenge

A 30 day anti-racism challenge created by an activist and student leader at Essex High School (Vermont) to help people continue the momentum of hte movement that seems to be...

7 Anti-Racist Books Recommended by Educators and Activists

Many anti-racist educators and activists say that to truly be anti-racist, we have to commit ourselves to the ongoing fight against racism — in the world and in us.

Welcome to the Afros and Knives podcast, an interview podcast that celebrates the Black women working and leading in food, wine, and hospitality.

Association of Africans Living in Vermont

The AALV helps new Americans from all parts of the world gain independence in their new communities through a range of integration services, including bridging case management, workforce development, behavioral...

BIPOC Land and Food Sovereignty Fund (Vermont)

Help Susu Heals purchase land for Black and brown farmers in Vermont!

Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners

Black Urban Growers (BUGS) is an organization committed to building networks and community support for growers in both urban and rural settings. Through education and advocacy around food and farm...

Black Food Folks

A fellowship of Black professionals in food & drink, promoting and supporting one another for mutual success.

Central Vermont Showing Up for Racial Justice

SURJ is a national network of groups and individuals working to undermine white supremacy and to work toward racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people...

Champlain Area NAACP

The mission of the Champlain Area National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and...

Clemmons Family Farm

The Clemmons Family Farm is one of the largest African-American-owned historic farms in Vermont today.

Donate to a Bail Fund, Mutual Aid Funds, and Racial Justice Organizers

Split a donation to all the bail funds, mutual aid funds, and activist organizations listed on this page, or allocate specific amounts to individual groups. Then be sure to share...

FSNE Racial Equity Challenge

The 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge (aka the Racial Equity Challenge) is simple! You (along with thousands of other people across the US) commit to deepening your understanding of...

FSNE Racial Equity Challenge Resources

A collection of resources used during the FSNE Racial Equity Challenge. Topics range from Overviews of Race and Racism to Food Systems Specific to Conversations with Children and more.

I Am Vermont Too

I Am Vermont Too project shines a light on the experiences of POC across Vermont. The project is opportunity for reflection and dialogue for people who may unaware of their...

Justice For All

Our mission is to pursue racial justice within Vermont’s criminal justice system and beyond through advocacy, education, and relationship-building.

Land Loss Prevention Project

The Land Loss Prevention Project (LLPP) was founded in 1982 by the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers to curtail epidemic losses of Black owned land in North Carolina.

Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community

A guide that was created to discuss the impact of Racism and Discrimination on the Mental Health of our Black Communities. Topics include: How Racism Causes Mental Health Issues, The...

Migrant Justice

Migrant Justice's mission is to build the voice, capacity, and power of the farmworker community and engage community partners to organize for economic justice and human rights.

National Black Food & Justice Alliance

National Black Food and Justice Alliance (NBFJA) is a coalition of Black-led organizations working towards cultivating and advancing Black leadership, building Black self-determination, Black institution building and organizing for food...

Northeast Farms of Color Land Trust

Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust brings together a diverse skill sets in Cooperative Development, Climate Justice, Food and Land Sovereignty, Farming, Education, Herbalism, and Indigenous and Disaporic ways of...

Peace & Justice Center

Since 1979 the Peace & Justice Center has been a leader in social justice activism in Vermont. Our Board and Staff work with community members, local businesses, non-profit organizations, activists...

Racial Equity Tools

Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase...

Reparations in the Northeast

The food system was built on the stolen land and stolen labor of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian and people of color. Members of the Northeast Farmers of Color Network are...

Rise Upper Valley

RISE! is a POC, Black and Queer led grassroots organization working diligently against the violently oppressive actions of Police and ICE. We are working to provide aid to our members...

Rutland Area NAACP

The Rutland Area branch of the NAACP is dedicated to the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminating race-based discrimination in Vermont.

Showing Up Racial Justice Middlebury

SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability.

Soul Fire Farm is a BIPOC*-centered community farm committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system.

Strafford Creamery

Strafford Creamery produces certified organic milk and ice cream in Strafford, Vermont.

Sylvanaqua Farms

Out to democratize food and agriculture in the D.C. region.

The Root Social Justice Center

The Root Social Justice Center is a Vermont-based, POC-led nonprofit organization focused on racial justice organizing, community advocacy, and relationship-building programming. We are led by our Root Collective and our...

Vermont Racial Justice Alliance

The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance advocates for the implementation of State and local policy with of our collective strength, voice and leadership. We also provide a variety of community forums...

Whetstone Magazine

Whetstone Magazine debuted in the spring of 2017 with the mission of championing food to expand human empathy. Whetstone works with a team of global creatives representing over a dozen...

Why are there So Few Black Farmers in America?

In 1910 black farmers made up 14% of all farmers. Today they make up fewer than 2% and own less than 1% land in rural America. Land access for all...

Windham County Vermont NAACP

The Windham County Vermont Branch of the NAACP is dedicated to serving the needs and promoting the social, economic, political and inter-personal power of people of color and their allies...