Where Farming Meets Community Wellness

What started as a vision to bring fresh, healthy food to the community has grown into a movement rooted in care, education, and sustainability. We believe in nurturing both the land and the people it serves.

100+ Community Members

We grow more than food—we grow awareness, opportunity, and community. By combining sustainable agriculture with education and outreach, we’re building a healthier tomorrow.

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Where it all began

Rooted in Community Driven by Change

In 2015, a small group of visionaries came together with a shared belief—that access to fresh, healthy food should never be a privilege, but a right. What began as a grassroots effort with just 12 dedicated individuals quickly grew into a powerful community movement.

Where it all began

Through sustainable farming and collective action, BUFA has continued to nurture both land and lives, creating opportunities for education, wellness, and long-term change. Today, our story is one of growth, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to building healthier communities from the ground up.

Our Mission

BUFA’s mission is to improve health and reduce hunger by growing and providing fresh, locally grown, pesticide-free food to underserved communities while promoting sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and community wellness.

Our Vision

A thriving, permanent community farm where healthy food is accessible, generations come together, Black agricultural heritage is honored, the land is cared for, and communities grow healthier and stronger for generations to come.

Meet Our Current Board

Black Urban Farmers Association was founded through the vision and collaboration of community members committed to food access, urban agriculture, and community wellness.

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Meet the Founders

Reatha Hardy-Jordan
James Elliot
Glenn McMillion
Almus Aldridge
Karen Booker
Louise McMillion
Amelia Elliott
Inez Aldridge
Patricia Miller
Ellen Powell
Louie Small
Susan Small

Get Fresh Produce Delivered

Join our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and receive fresh, locally grown produce directly from our farm.

Voices from the Community

What Community people say

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From pesticide-free farming to community empowerment, everything we do is rooted in care—for people, for culture, and for the land we share.

What is the Black Urban Farmers Association?

BUFA is a nonprofit organization that grows and provides fresh, pesticide-free food while empowering communities through education, sustainable agriculture, land stewardship, and cultural connection. 

You can join us by signing up through our Volunteer page. We welcome individuals, groups, and corporate teams to support our farming and community programs.

Our programs are designed for families, seniors, youth, and underserved communities looking for access to healthy and affordable food.

You can make a secure donation directly through our website. Every contribution helps us provide fresh food and essential resources to families in need.

Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program allows you to subscribe and receive fresh, locally grown produce on a regular basis.