Black American agricultural experiences are grounded in unique cultural, historical, and ecological experiences, informed by the values and history of the African Diaspora. In 2007, over 100 people gathered at Tuskegee University to move innovation in sustainable agriculture forward and contribute to the overall diversity of thought in sustainable agriculture.

“Land & Power: Sustainable Agriculture and African Americans” features a selection of the presentations, posters, discussions, and performances that made up this extraordinary, joyous event. The authors capture the perspectives of various Black American cultural leaders about land and power as they relate to sustainable agriculture and Black American traditions. “Land and Power” places African American farmers, their cultural traditions, and the historical circumstances they have faced squarely in the forefront of the sustainable agriculture movement.

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