Jocelyn Germany's concerns reflect the precarious situation faced by Farm School NYC (FSNYC) and other Black farming initiatives due to USDA funding cuts. The termination of a $300,000 grant for food justice and urban farming advocacy is forcing FSNYC to scale back programming and consider cutting employee benefits. They are part of the Black Farmer Fund, collaborating to mitigate a collective $1.2 million funding gap. These cuts signify broader challenges for Black farmers and their efforts toward food sovereignty and community empowerment amidst systemic financial barriers.
We are experiencing significant cuts that threaten our ability to educate and empower communities. The USDA funding critical to our survival is drying up, placing our initiatives at risk.
The termination of key grants by USDA has left us scrambling for funds, forcing us to cut programs essential for community building and advocacy.
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