National Black Farmers Association
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National Black Farmers Association

Protecting land. Building opportunity. Advancing Black farmers.

For more than three decades, the National Black Farmers Association has worked to preserve Black-owned farmland, strengthen farm businesses and advocate for equity across American agriculture.

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Who we are

A national voice for Black farmers.

NBFA supports farmers, ranchers and rural communities with practical assistance, training and advocacy.

We work alongside farmers to protect land, navigate programs, build resilient businesses and create a stronger future for the next generation.

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Farmer assistance

Support when it matters most.

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Foreclosure Prevention

Guidance and advocacy for farmers facing urgent land and loan challenges.

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02

USDA & FSA Support

Help navigating federal programs, farm numbers and local service offices.

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03

Disaster Relief

Resources and next steps after weather, crop and other farm emergencies.

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04

Capital Access

Financial readiness support and pathways to resources for your operation.

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Programs, training & farmer development

Programs that help farmers build, protect and grow.

NBFA programs help farmers establish, strengthen, finance, protect and grow their agricultural operations.

We Grow Farmers

Practical support for beginning, underserved and expanding farmers.

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ReClaiming, ReGaining & ReGenerating Family Farms

Support for family farms, recovery, regenerative agriculture and generational legacy.

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National Farmers MicroFund

An affiliated farmer-support initiative for technical assistance, financial readiness and land retention.

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Certificates & Training

USDA 101 - Know Before You Go | Let's Get Growing | Universal Lending & Financial Literacy

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Advocacy

Standing up for farmers, land and rural communities.

NBFA brings farmers’ experiences to the national conversation and works for fair access, accountable institutions and lasting opportunity.

Policy & advocacyLearn how NBFA advances farmer priorities.Farmer resourcesExplore programs and practical support.Get involvedJoin the work to protect Black farmland.

36th annual NBFA conference

Gather. Learn. Build the future.

Columbia, South Carolina

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Your support helps Black farmers keep building.

Whether you are a farmer, partner, donor or advocate, there is a place for you in this work.

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Contact NBFA

Let’s move your farm forward.

Connect with the National Black Farmers Association for assistance, programs, partnerships and advocacy.

Phone

(202) 858-7997

Email

[email protected]

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