Potlikker Capital

12/03/2024

Potlikker Capital is committed to preserving and increasing the diversity of America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers. “Reparative” investing can significantly promote economic and climate justice outcomes while combating inequities, rural poverty, prejudice, and discrimination. GivingTuesday is a day of generosity and supporting people and organizations who make positive change and impact. We hope you will join us in building the resiliency of marginalized farmers and ranchers.

You can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=E9M4GPYZ9PKV2

12/02/2024

GivingTuesday is a day of generosity and supporting people and organizations who make positive change. We hope you will join Potlikker Capital in building the resiliency of BIPOC and marginalized farmers and ranchers in America.
- 70 percent of all farms in the US are in the “critical zone” where profit margins are 10% or less, according to the USDA Family Farm Report.
- The Union of Concerned Scientists and Heal Food Alliance Policy Brief report that marginalized farmers represent nearly 1/4 of the U.S. population but operate less than 5% of the nation’s farms.

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12/01/2024

Potlikker Capital is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday! Please join us on Dec 3rd for Giving Tuesday to support our mission, work, and efforts through a generous donation. Together, we can positively impact marginalized farming communities in America.

Watch this video to learn about our work: https://youtu.be/ntcHCg1wNb8

06/19/2024

Today, Potlikker Capital commemorates Juneteenth, a day of freedom, reflection, and celebration of the Black community's strength and perseverance. As we honor this significant milestone in American history, we encourage everyone to learn more about the rich legacy of Juneteenth and its profound impact on our nation.

National Museum of African American History & Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth #:~:text=Juneteenth%20is%20an%20often%20overlooked,Lincoln%20signed%20the%20Emancipation%20Proclamation.

https://www.juneteenth.com/

Let us continue to come together in unity and advocate for equality and justice for all.

04/24/2024

Did you know that April is Diversity Month? It's a time for us to reflect on the beauty of human variety, to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our world vibrant and dynamic. It's a reminder that our differences are not divisions but rather threads that weave together the fabric of our shared humanity. Let's embrace the kaleidoscope of identities, beliefs, and experiences, fostering inclusivity, understanding, and respect. Together, let's honor the mosaic of diversity that enriches our lives and strengthens our communities. At Potlikker Capital, we are proud to be an organization that represents the diverse community that it serves.

04/22/2024

🌍 Happy Earth Day! Today as we celebrate, let us be reminded of the many connections between agriculture and the health of our planet. At the forefront is land stewardship, preserving biodiversity, and nurturing our many farm ecosystems.

Today, we would also like to honor the many contributions of BIPOC farmers whose traditional farming practices, wisdom, and innovative approaches offer invaluable solutions and lessons in harmonizing with land and nature. Let us join together and continue to cultivate a future where every seed sown in solidarity is a promise of a healthier, more equitable world.

04/04/2024

"Unprecedented funding is flowing into a broad range of agroforestry practices, which can pull carbon out of the atmosphere and build farm resilience as the climate changes." Read this article at Civil Eats to learn more about the impacts of agroforestry:

Farming with trees is getting an unprecedented amount of funding, boosting practices that can pull carbon out of the atmosphere and build farm resilience.

03/26/2024

At Potlikker Capital we believe "justice happens intentionally" as quoted by Mark Watson, President and Co-Founder. Check out our latest video where Mark shares more about the work and evolution of Potlikker Capital.

A glimpse of why Potlikker Capital was formed.

03/18/2024

02/28/2024

Established in 1937 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a New Deal project, the Flint River Farms Resettlement Project gave African Americans the opportunity to purchase farmland and develop their farm-management skills at a time when most Black farmers were sharecroppers. Descendants of these farmers strive to ensure the New Deal resettlement project is not forgotten. Read more here:

The Flint River Farms Resettlement Project was an important part of Black history that the cofounders of the Flint River Farms Preservation Society are eager to keep alive.

02/16/2024

"Since the height of Black farming in the 1920s, the number of African-Americans going into agricultural careers has dwindled. For Black owner-operators in urban areas, the presence is low but appears to be making a comeback. Three young women in the Philadelphia metro area are leading the charge."

You can read the local news story about them here:

Three young women in Philadelphia are leading the charge in bringing Black farming back to urban areas, connecting with ancestors' agricultural roots.

02/08/2024

It's Black History Month, and throughout February Potlikker Capital will celebrate past and current black farmers making positive impacts on the food system and their local communities.

Our first black farmer spotlight is on Benjamin Banneker, an astronomer, farmer, and scientist. He published many almanacs during his life, which farmers used in order to know when to plant crops and when to expect good and bad weather.

Read more here: https://www.lancasterfarming.com/country-life/antiques-and-history/black-farmer-inventor-and-scientist-who-was-benjamin-banneker/article_d0b2bd2e-bb7f-51ca-99fb-f2c08ac68bf5.html