Shifting the Power: The Path to Inclusive Excellence in Agriculture

The February BIPOC Farming Network Roundtable’s featured presenter is Khadejah Scott, Wakulla County Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture Agent at University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The roundtable, which includes an opportunity for BFN members to network, will be held on Friday, February 17, from 7:00-8:30 pm on Zoom.

Ms. Scott will take a deeper look at the fundamental challenges, resources, and prospect necessary to securing a sustainable future of agriculture in the United States. The presentation will be a follow-up on her presentation “Reclaiming the Legacy” at the 2022 Black Farming Conference.

Ms. Scott is a crop scientist native to Memphis, TN. Being raised in an urban area, she focuses on sustainable gardening and food systems education for small and underrepresented communities. Khadejah’s passion for community prompted her to address food system issues in urban areas, improving local microclimates and access to fresh foods. She has supported numerous neighborhood gardens and small farms through her active efforts to gain collective action within the agriculture community. Khadejah believes sustainable agriculture is an investment in tomorrow and a powerful deterrent to poverty and food-related insecurity.