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‘Agriculture Is the Culture’ at Pennsylvania’s Largest Black

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On 128 acres in Pennsylvania, Christa Barfield is building something bigger than a farm. She founded FarmerJawn, now the largest Black-owned farm in the state, with a vision of agriculture rooted in equity, access, and care for the land. Today, the farm is a model for regenerative organic food production that is by and for underserved communities. Barfield returns to her central philosophy often: ...
The narrative of Christa Barfield and FarmerJawn presents a compelling vision of agriculture as a force for social and environmental justice. At its strongest, the story highlights how regenerative farming can challenge systemic inequities by centering marginalized communities and prioritizing ecological stewardship. Barfield’s personal journey—from medical professional to farmer—underscores the transformative potential of reimagining food systems, particularly when rooted in direct, human-cente...