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Young Black Farmers: Where are they now?
Young Black Farmers: Where are they now?

‘When Young Black Farmers was first shown on British TV in 2006, it was almost missed by everyone it had been made for.’

Written by David Jesudason for Vittles

Pathways to Land project explores how to secure land for BPOC producers
Pathways to Land project explores how to secure land for BPOC producers

‘Within the sustainable food movement there is no hiding that the farming sector has the furthest to go in terms of racial equity and diversity.’

Written by Sareta Puri for Roots to Work (Sustain)

A personal perspective on rural racism
A personal perspective on rural racism

‘Though born in Birmingham, no one made me feel I didn’t belong in the countryside.’

Written by Corinne Fowler for Ramblers

Farming and Diversity
Farming and Diversity

‘Agriculture is one of the UK's least diverse professions, but a growing movement is attempting to bring about a change.’

Written by Florece Freeman for SW Londoner

For a truly fair food system, BPOC farmers need to flourish
For a truly fair food system, BPOC farmers need to flourish

‘Although many BPOC communities possess significant agricultural knowledge… they find themselves cut off from farming in the UK by racialised structural barriers.’

Written by Dora Taylor for Wicked Leeks

Breaking down barriers to countryside access
Breaking down barriers to countryside access

‘Conservationist and land access campaigner Nadia Shaikh looks at barriers that can deter people of colour,.’

Written by Nadia Shaikh for Ramblers

Rural racism in Dorset: Why is our countryside 98% white?
Rural racism in Dorset: Why is our countryside 98% white?

‘Racism can be just as much of a problem in the countryside as it is in our cities.’

Written by Louisa Adjoa Parker for BBC News

Why black lives matter in the British countryside
Why black lives matter in the British countryside

‘Issues of racism are often portrayed in an urban setting and not among the primary concerns of rural communities.’

Written by Louisa Adjoa Parker for Campaign to Protect Rural England

It's time to call out racism in the profession
It's time to call out racism in the profession

‘Only 3 per cent of the veterinary profession identify themselves as coming from an ethnic minority background.’

Written by Matthew Limb for Vet Record

Reports & research

Library | Reports & Research
The Rural Racism Project
The Rural Racism Project

‘This large-scale research project... challenges dominant depictions of rural England as peaceful, neutral and apolitical...'

Written by Neil Chakraborti, Corinne Fowler & Amy Clarke for The Centre for Hate Studies (University of Leicester)

“It shreds me from within”
“It shreds me from within”

Examining the psychological impact of racism on BAME people in the veterinary sector.

Written by Naomi King et. al. for BMC Psychology

AgriFutures Report
AgriFutures Report

‘”How can we attract and support students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds into agriculture?’

Written by STEAMhouse

Pathways to Land for BPOC
Pathways to Land for BPOC

‘The report focuses on issues the Pathways to Land project addresses, namely the barriers facing BPOC to access farmland and finance for it,

Written by Nicola Scott for Stir to Action

Jumping Fences
Jumping Fences

‘This research brings forth evidence-based findings on the structural racialisation of farmers in Britain.’

Written by Naomi Terry for ELC, LION & LWA

Encouraging and Supporting Black and People of Colour in Agriculture
Encouraging and Supporting Black and People of Colour in Agriculture

A study unpacking the barriers and potential solutions to encouraging BPOC to enter UK agriculture.

Written by Navaratnam ‘Theeb’ Partheeban for Nuffield International Farming Scholars

JEDI* & anti-racism resources

*Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Library | JEDI Resources
The Wisdom in the Divergent Voice
The Wisdom in the Divergent Voice

‘An embodied exploration of divergence as a vital source of wisdom, wholeness, and relational depth.’

Presented by Kai Cheng Thom for The Rooted Global Village

The Revolutionary Love Compass
The Revolutionary Love Compass

‘Revolutionary Love is the choice to labor for others, our opponents, and ourselves to transform the world around us.’

Written by The Revolutionary Love Project

Disrupt to transform
Disrupt to transform

‘An introduction to alternative movement building approaches that centres justice.’

Written by Idman Abdurahaman and Roshni Shah for Eating Better & Sustain

Diversifying your board
Diversifying your board

‘Board diversity isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the key to stronger decisions and a fairer food system.’

Written by Sustain

Dismantling injustice
Dismantling injustice

‘What does decolonisation mean in the context of our organisations and communities?’

Written by Nicola Scott for Sustain

A Guide to Talking About Racism
A Guide to Talking About Racism

‘It is self-evidently not enough to be on the right side of the argument on racism.’

Written by Sanjiv Lingayah and Nina Kelly for Reframing Race

Videos & webinars

Library | Videos
Could Diversity Fix Farming Recruitment
Could Diversity Fix Farming Recruitment
Addressing Barriers to BPOC Farming
Addressing Barriers to BPOC Farming
Encouraging & Supporting Black and People of Colour in Agriculture
Encouraging & Supporting Black and People of Colour in Agriculture
Entering the UK farming market, David Mwanaka’s journey
Entering the UK farming market, David Mwanaka’s journey
The Lads Visit a UK Muslim Run Holistic Farm!
The Lads Visit a UK Muslim Run Holistic Farm!
Navaratnam Partheeban speaks to AFN Big Tent 24
Navaratnam Partheeban speaks to AFN Big Tent 24
Community Wealth Building for a Racially Just Food System
Community Wealth Building for a Racially Just Food System
My farming experience as a Black man in the UK
My farming experience as a Black man in the UK
Land, Race and Empire
Land, Race and Empire
Unearthing Empire: food, land and colonial legacies in the UK
Unearthing Empire: food, land and colonial legacies in the UK

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