Big News! LAFPC received support in launching our Cultivate Farms and Farmers Program from US Department of Agriculture!
LAFPC’s Cultivating Farms & Farmers (CF&F) initiative aims to tackle key challenges faced by BIPOC and novice farmers and ranchers in the Los Angeles region. These challenges include issues such as land tenure, language barriers, limited interaction between underserved farmers and government representatives, and a lack of awareness regarding available resources and programs. The program is specifically designed to provide support to urban BIPOC farmers, with a focus on collaboration with the Compton USDA Service Center, home to the FSA Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
CF&F will operate in conjunction with LAFPC’s ongoing efforts in the urban farming sector. This includes backing the Urban Growers Alliance, overseeing the Farm Fresh LA program, and actively participating in initiatives with partners such as the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), SEE-LA, Veggielution, Agroecology Commons, and UCANR to enhance urban agriculture in Los Angeles.
