SMFRC - Southwest Black Ranchers

The Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference was inspired by the many challenges and obstacles small minority farmers face in our country’s food system. Together, Southwest Black Ranchers and Cruz Farm have partnered to host the first annual event where we will showcase opportunities and funding resources to grow your farm.

There has been a 90% reduction of Black, Mexican, and Asian farmers in Arizona from 2012 -to 2017 according to the USDA Agricultural Census. Our goal is to preserve our current minority small farmers and help grow their farms by providing tools for infrastructure, funding, and resources.

Black farmers account for only 1% of the industry’s total farmers. Black farmers are experiencing a mental health crisis, lending discrimination, and being forced to quit farming altogether.

By supporting our cause, not only are you supporting small farmers but also the future of our food system.

If you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor, please contact 619-416-7432.

Donations can be made directly to, People 1st Global Food and Land Reclamation Foundation https://people-1st-global-food-and-land-reclamation-foundation.square.site/

Finca Colibri 501c3 @ www.cruz.farm/fincacolibri

Farmer or Rancher Event Registration

This Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference is designed to support the Black, Mexican and Asian Farming in Arizona. This is a free in person event with limited availability. Thank you for your interest and please fill out the form below. Based off of USDA statistics for Arizona Black, Mexican and Asian Farmers in Maricopa and Cochise County 90% from the 2012 and 2017 USDA Census. This conference has been designed to have a maximum impact on the minority farmer crisis. This conference will provide 30 Farmers and their partners technical assistance, introductions to agricultural services and agencies, private equity funders, an introduction to commercial production, sustainable agricultural practices and how to become a part of the Arizona Food System.

Name *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Email *

Farm Name (Optional)

Will you be able to attend the even on April 30th to May 1st? (This RSVP and head count will be used for event and meal planning) *

Please indicate if you or anyone visiting has any specific food allergies?

Please indicate how many people will be with you for the overall head count below! (copy)

Please indicate if you will have children

Yes I am bringing children

In the box below please indicate the total number of children and ages. Thank you!

Please indicate if you are willing to fill out a W-9 for travel fees etc? *

We are working with sponsors for the travel fees and the W-9 is typically a requirement for the process.

Please indicate if you need hotel room assistance for the event. *

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