About us

Rooted in our cultures. Growing through land, food, and community.

Culture Roots Collective is a BPOC-led collective uniting Black and People of Colour working across food, farming, and land stewardship. We exist to reclaim our relationships with land and agriculture, restore ancestral knowledge, and cultivate just food systems for our communities.

We know that our histories are deeply tied to the soil - from survival and resistance to nourishment and healing. As a collective, we uplift these legacies while building new pathways toward food sovereignty, cultural empowerment, and environmental justice.

Our Mission

To centre the voices, practices, and leadership of BPOC communities and individuals in food and agriculture - honouring our roots, reclaiming our land stories, and growing collective power for a just and nourishing future.

What We Do

We build community and resilience at the intersections of culture, land, and liberation through:

  • Sharing information; useful articles, events, resources and training opportunities.

  • Highlighting BPOC led organisations and people working in the sector

This:

  • Increases visibility of  BPOC-led farming, food, and land-based projects

  • Uplifts BPOC traditions through storytelling and history

  • Creates space for cultural exchange and learning

  • Builds networks of BPOC growers, educators and activists

  • Advocates for equitable access to land, resources, and decision-making

    Coming soon:

    Image library, stories

Our Values

  • Racial justice

  • Anti-imperialism

  • Solidarity

  • Collective care

  • Collaboration

  • Authenticity

A black and white photo of a calf and a cow in a field, with the cow facing the camera.
A field with yellow wildflowers in the foreground, a brown harvested field with hay bales in the middle, and a blue sky with wispy clouds overhead.
Assorted fresh vegetables on display, including green bitter melons, cucumbers, red and green chili peppers, and orange carrots.
Rows of tomato plants with green and ripening red tomatoes growing in a greenhouse with a dirt path in between.

We bring people together through connections that honour both ancestral wisdom and contemporary voices through:

  • Centring cultural roots 

  • Building a network 

  • Informing and educating 

  • Upskilling 

  • Increasing representation

  • Amplifying voices

Get in touch

Culture Roots Collective is more than a platform - it’s a community.

Whether you're a farmer, food entrepreneur, researcher, activist, or simply passionate about creating an inclusive and equitable food system, we welcome you.

Follow us, contribute your story, and be part of the conversation.