K&J Farms carries on legacy of Black farmers | NJ Business Beat

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Published 2023-06-25

Black farmers have made a profound impact on the country’s history and economy. They are a major part of New Jersey’s agricultural landscape as well. However, Black farmers have been victims of years of discriminatory practices and policies. Family-owned K&J Farms in South Jersey is thriving despite the many challenges. Raven Santana visited the farm to learn how a new generation is keeping the legacy of Black farmers alive while serving local communities.

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All Comments (21)

@thaliawoodson2776 1 year ago

Im 62 and just planted tomatoes and cucumbers for the first time. Exciting
@kevinpoole4323 10 months ago

Beautiful Lady Great Program Thank you for Supporting The Black Farmers.
@perfectlyimperfect492 3 months ago

Beautiful work to feed the people..Thank you Sir. 🙏🏻
@johnobrien5440 9 months ago

This is a great guy! He knows his business and he takes pride. I've seen farms owned by older white folks not as well ran and not doing well. They should not judge. ALL farmers should support each other. Period.
@carolynsteele1465 4 months ago

What a lush, clean, beautiful, and well-maintained farm! I remember when farmers were called the backbone of America. They may be sharing that status with others, but they still are.
@ArkRepublic 8 months ago

We'd like to believe that our sister organization, Black Farmers Index, has helped elevate Black farmers across the U.S. including New Jersey. Good job K&J Farms. Next New Haven Farms
@rovingearth7028 1 year ago

Really great reporting and images.
@yogawithmarshalla 1 year ago

Great feature!
@kevinpoole4323 10 months ago

Thanks New Jersey Business Beat.
@kevinpoole4323 10 months ago

Congratulations Kenny
@kershawpatton1547 3 months ago

I congratulate you for being a role model for up and coming black farmers...
@kevinpoole4323 10 months ago

All Purpose Black Farmer Designated
@farnorthhomested844 5 months ago

he seems pretty smart. must have listened well to his dads advice growin up.
@LEGACYFOCUS 11 months ago

My grandparents were poor farmers.....🎉
@belindahopkins7875 5 months ago

Kids need to learn where food comes from and the work that it takes to put food in the stores .History tell us that farming was mostly done by black farmers. They may not owned the land but they were the heart of the farm.
@user-ep9tp7dh5x 14 days ago

Awesome
@philipjones5364 7 months ago

I am a descendant of landowners in Evergreen Alabama. We own 70 acres and it’s dormant no one is doing anything with it. We are thinking about growing Longleaf Pine trees a long term investment.
@sanyundekou9332 8 months ago

❤
@belindahopkins7875 5 months ago

Look into FFA and see if there is a program there. I am in Arizona and my degree is agriculture. Surprise all our farm land in the last two years in a place that for 60 years of my life just went into houses and warehouses 😢😢😢😢
@brandonyip840 1 month ago

Looks like they’re iggles fan. lol go birds!