Black Cowboy Coalition

Black Cowboy Coalition 501(c)(3) Nonprofit - Connecting Cowboys to the Community

06/15/2026

Freedom. Wisdom. Legacy.

The vision of Socialites AgriVersity is bigger than agriculture - it's about restoring knowledge, purpose, and connection to the land. They are cultivating a new generation of agricultural scholars, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community builders, teaching our youth not just how to survive, but how to thrive.

For far too long, many have been disconnected from the land that once sustained our ancestors. Socialites AgriVersity is helping restore what was forgotten and ensuring these skills are passed on to future generations.

We are proud to partner with Socialites AgriVersity for our upcoming Farming 101 Workshop as we work together to educate, empower, and grow stronger communities through agriculture.

This a repost of a video created by Della D Farmer - follow her for more Socialites AgriVersity 🌾

06/14/2026

Legacy.
Carolina Gold Rice and so much more.
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06/12/2026

The Negro Farmer preserves a part of history that is too often overlooked.

This footage was documented by the United States Department of Agriculture, which studied and recorded the lives of Negro farming families during that era. Notice the title: The Negro Farmer. Not the slave farmer, but the Negro farmer - a farmer, a landowner, a producer, and a builder of community.

These images remind us that Black Americans were not simply enduring history; they were making it. They were cultivating the land, raising families, building businesses, supporting local markets, and creating communities that could sustain future generations.

Too often, our history is reduced to a single chapter. But these scenes tell a broader story - one of resilience, hard work, ownership, and contribution. A story of people who helped feed the South, strengthen their communities, and leave behind a legacy that deserves to be remembered.

The United States Department of Agriculture preserved this footage. Today, it stands as a powerful reminder of what our ancestors built.

06/12/2026

The Negro Farmer offers a broader look into early 1900s Southern agricultural life, capturing how structured and skill-driven these communities were.

In this clip, young Negro boys are being trained to evaluate dairy cattle for production - learning the standards of quality, livestock management, and agricultural science that would sustain farming operations. At the same time, young Negro girls are being instructed in nursing techniques, preparing them with essential skills in care, health, and community support.

These were not isolated lessons. They were part of a larger, organized agricultural system within segregated Southern communities - where education, skill-building, and practical training were central to daily life.

The United States Department of Agriculture documented these moments, preserving a view of a community deeply invested in knowledge, discipline, and self-sufficiency across every generation.

06/12/2026

Before The Negro Farmer was filmed, Black communities across the South had built thriving, self-sufficient economies with a strong sense of ownership and community pride.

Black farmers supplied Black-owned markets, grocery stores, businesses, and families. Communities hosted their own fairs, agricultural exhibitions, social gatherings, and business networks that celebrated achievement and encouraged economic growth. Money circulated within the community, supporting land ownership, entrepreneurship, and future generations.

This clip reminds us that the Negro farmer was part of something much larger than a single farm. He was connected to a vibrant community of producers, business owners, homemakers, and agricultural leaders who helped sustain and feed their communities.

The USDA's The Negro Farmer captured a glimpse of an era when Black farming communities were building, producing, trading, and creating opportunities through their own institutions and local markets.

How many people today know that Black farming communities once supported thriving agricultural markets, fairs, and business districts throughout the South?

06/11/2026

This clip from The Negro Farmer highlights the pride that Negro (Black) farming families took in their homes and land. These were not slave cabins or relics of slavery - they were family homes, often built, maintained, and passed down by hardworking farmers who cultivated their own land and provided for their families.

The USDA's 1938 documentary focused on selected Negro farming families across the South, documenting their daily lives, agricultural practices, and communities. Beyond the fields and livestock, the film captures something equally important: the dignity, ownership, and sense of home that many Negro farmers worked tirelessly to build for future generations.

Filmed in Alabama in 1938 with the assistance of Tuskegee Institute.

06/11/2026

The Negro Farmer highlights a tradition that helped sustain countless Negro farming communities: community canning. Men and women worked together to preserve homegrown fruits and vegetables, ensuring their families had access to nutritious food year-round.

These gatherings were about more than food preservation - they were opportunities to share knowledge, strengthen community bonds, and promote health through safe food storage and balanced diets.

The USDA film captures the cooperation, planning, and self-reliance that were central to rural life in many Negro farming communities. Filmed in Alabama in 1938 with the assistance of Tuskegee Institute.

06/11/2026

This footage from The Negro Farmer highlights the self-sufficiency of Negro (Black) farming communities in the segregated South. Families relied on dairy cattle to provide balanced meals, raised and bred livestock for beef production, and preserved pork in traditional smokehouses. Through canning, food storage, grist mills, and small home manufacturing operations, these communities produced much of what they needed locally.

The film offers a glimpse into a way of life built on agricultural knowledge, resourcefulness, and a commitment to providing for both family and community. Filmed in Alabama in 1938 with the assistance of Tuskegee Institute.

06/10/2026

This historic footage highlights the important role of 4-H programs in Negro (Black) communities across the South during the early 1900s. Young participants learned valuable skills by raising chickens, hogs, cattle, and other livestock, preparing them for leadership, agriculture, and community life.

While many people today associate 4-H with predominantly rural white communities, these programs once had a strong presence in Black farming communities. This footage serves as a reminder of the diversity, participation, and agricultural knowledge that helped shape generations of Negro youth through 4-H.


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