About
The Southeast Farmers of Color network (SEFOC) is an informal alliance of Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian farmers making our lives on land in the Southeastern portion of the United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The region also includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This vision for the Southeast Farmers of Color (SEFOC) encapsulates a transformative approach to land and food sovereignty. By centering on ancestral wisdom, cultural preservation, and regenerative practices, SEFOC strives to create a future rooted in equity and sustainability. The focus on collective healing, reciprocal relationships with the land, and redefining what it means to be a farmer reflects a holistic framework that honors the past while actively shaping a just future.
This initiative is not just about land stewardship but also about addressing systemic marginalization through collaborative action and knowledge-sharing among communities. By fostering solidarity and mutual healing across racial, cultural, and regional boundaries, SEFOC envisions a critical mass of self-determined communities who can build resilience and lead scalable, community-driven solutions to climate change, cultural preservation, and food justice.
The inclusion of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands highlights the importance of connecting the shared histories and unique challenges of island and mainland communities. This broad scope ensures that SEFOC’s impact spans across diverse ecosystems, creating a unified movement that uplifts marginalized voices and works towards a collective vision of sovereignty and survivance.
Yésa Nédéwahe Saponi-Tutelo Indigenous Gardens 