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Securing access to resources for the success of Black farmers in the Greater Sacramento, CA Region
California’s future depends on food security, regenerative land stewardship, and strong local food systems.
Ujamaa Farmer Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to expand access to land, agricultural infrastructure, and cooperative economic models in the Greater Sacramento region. We support farmers and agriculture-curious individuals in building viable, community-rooted farming enterprises.
We envision an equitable society where farmers collectively steward symbiotic systems that work for both the earth and its people. We believe land is more than property — it is a home for healing, abundance, and sovereignty. Through responsible stewardship, we are cultivating an ecological legacy for future farmers to thrive.
Our work centers on:
Securing long-term land access for cooperative farming
Building shared infrastructure, tools, and production systems
Providing hands-on, experiential agricultural education
Creating pathways for youth and emerging growers to engage in food production
Strengthening local food resilience through collaboration
Over the next five years, we are expanding our capacity to serve more farmers, youth, and agriculture-curious community members. We are raising funds to:
Acquire and steward farmland
Develop farming and processing infrastructure
Purchase essential shared equipment
Expand experiential education programming
Strengthen operational sustainability
Your contribution helps build a resilient regional food system rooted in cooperation, stewardship, and generational impact.
Together, we can cultivate a thriving agricultural future for the Greater Sacramento region.
See(d) the future of farming. Join us today.
We secure access to resources for the success of Black farmers in the Sacramento, CA Region.
Investment Opportunities & Program Initiatives
Ujamaa Farmer Collective is expanding its impact through the following program areas:
1. Land Stewardship & Ecological Design Initiative
This program supports the long-term development of our 22-acre site into a regenerative agricultural and educational hub.
Through ecological site planning, soil health restoration, habitat integration, and intentional land-use design, we are building a living model of stewardship that future farmers can learn from and replicate.
Donor impact: Funds support land planning, implementation, and the development of systems that strengthen resilience for generations.
2. Greenhouse & Propagation Education Program
This initiative will establish a greenhouse to support year-round seed starting, crop propagation, and hands-on learning experiences.
The greenhouse will serve as a training environment for youth and agriculture-curious individuals to learn plant science, season extension, and production systems.
Donor impact: Helps create a year-round educational and production facility that multiplies growing capacity.
3. Harvest & Food Systems Readiness Program
This program focuses on building the essential post-harvest systems needed to move food from field to community safely and efficiently.
By developing cold storage and wash/pack stations, we improve crop viability, reduce food waste, and strengthen regional food resilience.
Donor impact: Ensures locally grown food reaches families with quality and integrity.
4. Youth & Emerging Growers Experiential Learning Program
Our experiential education program provides hands-on agricultural training for youth and agriculture-curious individuals.
Participants engage directly in planting, harvesting, soil building, and cooperative models of food production — cultivating both practical skills and ecological awareness.
Donor impact: Supports mentorship, curriculum development, field-based learning, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
5. Community Access & Learning Infrastructure Program
As we expand programming, we are developing essential visitor-support infrastructure to safely host field days, workshops, and youth programs — including sanitation, gathering areas, and educational spaces.
Donor impact: Creates a safe and welcoming environment for community engagement.
6. Organizational Sustainability & Leadership Development Program
Strong programs require strong leadership. This initiative sustains staffing, strategic planning, and expert consultation necessary to steward land, deliver programming, and ensure long-term stability.
Donor impact: Protects the integrity and growth of all programs across the organization.
Ujamaa Farmer Collective is committed to expanding fair access to land, agricultural resources, and hands-on education. We work to remove structural barriers to farming through cooperative models, shared infrastructure, and experiential programming that creates opportunity for youth and emerging growers. By strengthening access and participation, we help build a resilient and inclusive regional food system.
Organization name
Ujamaa Farmer Collective
2023
Mission Category
Community Improvement, Capacity Building
Operating Budget
$100,001-$250,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted
Demographics Served
Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director & Board Chair
Local Counties Served
Yolo, Sacramento
Address
44017 Co Rd 17Sacramento, CA, US
Yolo County, CA, US
CA, US