01 · Mission
Strengthen and sustain.
To support the South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition through funding, to strengthen and sustain Black farmers, landowners, and rural communities.
About the Foundation
Built to strengthen
what already has roots.
The South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition Foundation invests in Black farmers, landowners, and rural communities through education, resources, and partnerships.
02 · Vision
Access that lasts.
A thriving network of Black farmers and rural communities with equitable access to land, capital, markets, and opportunities for generations to come.
Foundation and Coalition
One mission. Different roles.
The Coalition trains, supports, and advocates for Black farmers. The Foundation supports that work through funding and invests in education, resources, and partnerships.
This website keeps Foundation information distinct while using clearly labeled Coalition context where it helps people connect.
How the work grows
Five commitments in the field.
These commitments come directly from the Foundation's published mission, vision, and organization overview.
- 01
Education
Share knowledge and build practical capacity.
- 02
Outreach
Reach farmers, landowners, families, and rural communities statewide.
- 03
Partnerships
Work with people and organizations that can create lasting impact.
- 04
Resources
Develop verified information and opportunities people can use.
- 05
Community
Connect land, livelihood, food, and future generations.
The work the Coalition carries
A clearer view of what support sustains.
The Foundation’s published mission is to support the Coalition through funding. The areas below are taken from the Coalition’s own materials and remain Coalition work, not invented Foundation programs.
- 01
Advocacy and representation
The Coalition advocates for equity and inclusion in agricultural programs and decision-making and works with local, state, and federal partners.
- 02
Resource connections
The Coalition connects Black farmers with information, funding opportunities, and support networks that can strengthen agricultural enterprises.
- 03
Education and training
Programs, workshops, and training share practical knowledge for sustainable and profitable farm businesses.
- 04
Community building
Networking events, social gatherings, and collaborative initiatives create space for farmers to learn from and support one another.
- 05
Sustainable farming
The Coalition centers African American agricultural knowledge, farming heritage, and care for natural resources.
People leading the related Coalition
The names behind the work.
These are Coalition roles. The available source does not publish a Foundation staff or board roster.
Coalition president
Daryl Orage
A farmer, owner of Papa Brown Farms, and agricultural advocate focused on farmer education, resource access, community development, and preserving Black farming heritage.
Coalition vice president
Keisha Rainey
A food-systems leader, agricultural advocate, and founder of Roots & Rain who has worked across South Carolina agriculture since 2019.
Coalition treasurer
Cecelia Miller
Founder of CoffeeLady31 and Thadora Farms, and a farmer, herbalist, and advocate for sustainable agriculture, wellness, and food sovereignty.
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