Celebrating Black Agrarian Leaders | Additional Resources

Throughout Black History Month, Food Well Alliance has been sharing the stories of Black Agrarian Leaders from the past and present. We’ve heard from Ms. Haylene Green “The Garden Queen,” "Bobby Wilson, and Tenisio Seanima. All growers making changes in metro Atlanta’s local food movement. We’ve also shared the stories of some influential leaders in history, including Booker T. Washington, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Booker T. Whatley.

While today may be the last day of Black History Month, learning about and celebrating the instrumental work accomplished by Black growers doesn’t end here. If you’re interested in learning more about the influential leaders we’ve covered, want to hear the stories of other black growers, or are interested in getting involved in urban agriculture, check out some resources below.

Learn More About the Growers We Featured in 2022

Ms. Haylene Green “The Garden Queen”

Bobby Wilson | Metro Atlanta Urban Farm

Tenisio Seanima | Nature’s Candy Farms

Learn More About the Historical Leaders We Featured

Booker T. Washington

Fannie Lou Hamer

Booker T. Whatley

Black-Owned Farms Around Metro Atlanta

Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture

Atlanta Harvest

Patchwork City Farms

Phoenix Gardens Farm

High Hog Farm

Books, TV, and Videos


Know of a resource that you think should be on the list? Send it to our Marketing Manager Ashley Wiley at ashley@foodwellalliance.org and we’ll make sure it’s added.