A Front Row Seat at Black Farmer Inequity | With PJ Haynie, Row Crop Farmer from Virginia
In this episode, PJ Haynie, Virginia row crop farmer and founding member of the National Black Growers Council, escorts host Dana DiPrima on a journey through his agriculture industry experience to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs of minority farming.
The number of American farmers has been in decline for a long time but the number of Black farmers has dwindled at a much higher rate than white farmers. Why is that? PJ offers his insights on the factors hindering the Black farming community as he shares his own experiences of discrimination within the industry.
PJ’s passion for farming and advocating for black farmer equity, challenging discriminatory systems, and inspiring a new generation of farmers is exemplary.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- PJ's journey from the carpet of his living room to Virginia row crops, to a fateful day in a conference room at Monsanto
- Challenges PJ faced as a Black farmer including at the USDA
- How he founded the National Black Growers Council
- PJ's concerns for Black farmers and his plans for the future
Other resources:
Learn how a shift in mindset can help save small farms:
Read the Washington Post article with PJ Haynie’s father, Ricky Haynie:
Find out how you can support the National Black Growers Council: https://nationalblackgrowerscouncil.com/
Connect with Dana DiPrima:
https://www.forfarmersmovement.com
https://www.forfarmersmovement.com/blog
https://www.instagram.com/xoxofarmgirl/
Original music and sound design by Russell Chapa,
One Bite is Everything is the podcast formerly known as Talk Farm to Me (2019 to 2024)
One Bite is Everything Resources
Connect with Host, Dana DiPrima
Learn more about the For Farmers Movement
Other Resources
One Bite is Everything Production Credits
Production: Dana DiPrima and Sonia Dhillon
Sound Design & Original Music: Russell Chapa www.chapamusic.com