Black Women Farmers of LA

Black Women Farmers of LA is a grassroots, community based organization started in 2019 by veteran agriculturalists Doreen Haywood, Vanessa Cain, Cyntrea Cotton, Joanna Cain, Gwenna Hunter and Saquia Jordan.

The group works to provide nourishing, healthy food options to individuals and families that live in food deserts, and have difficulty accessing fresh, organic, and healthy local produce.

The group is focused on regenerative farming that helps liberate people from social and economic inequity through access to sustainable urban agriculture. The members regularly interface with local educators and students to develop curiculm that helps educate young people about agriculture and farming.

Black Women Farmers of L.A. is headquartered at Vanguard Learning Center’s Community Garden, between 132nd and San Pedro streets in the neighborhood of Willowbrook.

Donate to help support the group, or send a message to discuss funding or grant opportunities. Black Women Farmers of LA is currently in need of a van to deliver fresh produce throughout the surrounding community.