Our Farm

Statistics reveal that in 1920, nearly one million Black farmers resided in the United States. Today, that number has plummeted to just 45,508, representing a mere 1.3% of the nearly 3.4 million farmers nationwide. This stark decline is why we've teamed up with the 40-Acre Cooperative, an emerging organization with over 34 Black and Indigenous farmers spread across seven states.


The cooperative's mission focuses on fostering agricultural growth and promoting economic equity for socially disadvantaged farmers.


In the outskirts of Rutledge, Harold Robinson and his wife Angela Dawson recently joined Minnesota's small group of Black farmland owners by purchasing 40 acres, which they've transformed into a thriving hemp farm and cooperative without any government aid. The significance of their land is profound: "Forty Acres and a Mule" was a post-Civil War policy that briefly granted land to formerly enslaved individuals, only to see most of it quickly reclaimed by white landowners. "It felt exactly like a sign," Robinson, a wiry Army veteran and former deputy in Hennepin County, reflected as he stood amidst their flourishing hemp plants in one of their new greenhouses.


The 40-Acre Cooperative dedicated years to researching phenotypes and testing strains to cultivate new hemp genetics. Their signature strain, Wunder x Woman, has emerged as one of the premier hemp varietals available today, boasting unparalleled quality and productivity. Additionally, the co-op educates its members on sustainable farming practices to rejuvenate the soil and mitigate climate impact.


Currently, the representation of Black farmers is at an all-time low in American history.


The drastic reduction in Black landowners over recent generations has not only resulted in the loss of vital agricultural resources needed to nourish the world but has also deprived us of a generation's worth of economic and environmental solutions.


The co-ownership model is crucial in leveling the playing field in agriculture, ensuring that the industry remains vibrant in the United States. It enhances market power for all participants while distributing risks collectively, rather than burdening a single individual.

One of our objectives is to address the significant underrepresentation of Black farmers, scientists, and entrepreneurs within the hemp sector.


This partnership is vital for the entire industry, and we are committed to leveraging this momentum to foster meaningful and lasting change.

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