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Minority-owned farms, businesses, and creators — all connected through a shared mission. Search for services, goods, and experiences across our partner network.

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Partner Farm

Anointed Acres Stables

"Empowering Families Through Equine Connection"

At Anointed Acres Stables, the journey is rooted in a mission of empowering families and at-risk youth through profound equine connection. This is a sanctuary where purpose and passion converge — fostering character, discipline, empathy, and resilience in every visit. Their specialized character development programs combine horsemanship with therapeutic farmwork, teaching children and families to navigate life's challenges with newfound confidence and purpose.

📍 891 Bright Leaf Rd, Lawrenceville, VA 📞 (804) 824-7373 📧 info@anointedacres.org 🕒 Sat & Sun: 7AM–7PM · Weekdays: Scheduled Sessions 🌐 anointedacres.org

Services & Experiences

🐴 Trail Rides 🧠 Equine-Assisted Therapy 🌱 Youth Character Development 🌾 Therapeutic Farmwork 🎂 Birthday Parties 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Experiences 🐎 Horseback Riding 🚜 Farm Tours
Virginia Century Farm · Est. 1908

Browntown Farms

"Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food"

Founded in 1908, Browntown Farms is a designated Virginia Century Farm — but they are more than a traditional farm that's been around for over 100 years. Their rich soils produce some of the finest naturally grown produce in Southern Virginia. "Quality foods and quality experiences is what life is all about. When it comes to food and fun, we are your farm." From their famous strawberry harvests to their jam-delicious product line, this 6th-generation family operation is the real deal.

📍 255 Browntown Rd, Warfield, VA 23889 📞 (804) 704-0675 🛍️ Shop Online 🌐 browntownfarms.com

Goods & Services

🥬 Fresh Produce 🍓 Jams & Jellies 🌶️ Sauces 🎁 Gift Baskets 🍖 Specialty BBQ 🚜 Farm Tours 🎃 Seasonal Events 📦 Custom Orders
The Hub · Minority Business Directory

Brothers Function Group

"A Premium Social Collective Founded on Brotherhood"

BFG curates beautifully themed environments where connection invigorates and stirs the soul. From premium open-bar functions with curated DJ sets to "The Hub" — a digital directory of strategic ecosystem partners supporting minority-owned businesses — BFG is more than events. Their member-driven voting system lets the community choose theme, venue, and vibe. Experience the product, support the people, circulate the dollar within the community.

🌐 NC · VA · DC · GA 🤝 Strategic Ecosystem Partners 🗳️ Member-Operated Voting System 👔 The Boutique 🌐 thefunctiongroup.netlify.app

Services

🎊 Event Curation 🎉 Party Planning 🗳️ Membership & Voting 🤝 Minority Business Promotion 🏪 Vendor Booth Setup 🍽️ Venue Catering Coordination 🤝 Business Networking
USDA Technical Service Provider

Think! Design & Planning

"Conservation • Culture • Memorial"

A design studio at the intersection of conservation science, cultural landscapes, and memorial architecture. Think! bridges ecological performance, community identity, and design craft — helping landowners, institutions, and communities move from vision to implementation. As a USDA NRCS Technical Service Provider (TSP), Think! provides the expertise to make conservation-funded projects real. They are the design force behind the ReThinking The Leaf estate master plan.

🌐 NC · VA · SC · DC (Consulting Nationwide) 🎓 NRCS Certified TSP 🌐 thinkdesignplanning.com

Services & Goods

🌍 Conservation Strategy 🏗️ Landscape Architecture 📐 Master Planning 💻 Digital Twin Technology 📋 NRCS TSP Services 🦋 Habitat & Pollinator Design 🗺️ GIS & Spatial Analysis 🕊️ Cultural & Memorial Design 👕 Think! Apparel 💰 USDA Grant Readiness
Civil Rights & Agriculture · Est. 1995

National Black Farmers Association

"Fighting for the Rights of Black Farmers Nationwide"

Founded in 1995 by 4th-generation farmer and civil rights activist John W. Boyd, Jr., the NBFA is headquartered right here in Baskerville, VA — just minutes from the RTTLC estate. The organization advocates for land retention, equitable access to USDA programs, agricultural training, and rural economic development for tens of thousands of Black farmers across America. They've led marches on the White House, testified before Congress, and secured landmark settlements against USDA discrimination.

📍 Baskerville, VA (Brunswick County) 🌾 Tens of Thousands of Members Nationwide 🌐 blackfarmers.org

Advocacy & Services

⚖️ Civil Rights Advocacy 🏡 Land Retention 📋 USDA Program Access 🌱 Agricultural Training 🏗️ Rural Economic Development 💰 Farm Loan Assistance 📢 Federal Policy Advocacy
Black Woman & Veteran-Owned

Full Circle Bloom

"Growing Clean, Growing Local, Growing Community"

Full Circle Bloom is a Black-woman and veteran-owned aeroponic farm in Kenbridge, VA (Lunenburg County — right next door to Brunswick). Founded by Ashley Richardson, a former Senior Project Manager who traded the D.C. corporate world for the soil. Their cutting-edge aeroponic systems grow pesticide-free produce year-round. They've donated over 25,000 pounds of fresh produce to local schools, food banks, and community organizations — proving that tech and soul can grow together.

📍 Kenbridge, VA (Lunenburg County) 🏆 Microsoft Southern VA Fund Recipient 🎖️ Tractor Supply Farmer Veteran Coalition 🌐 fullcirclebloom.com

Products & Services

🥬 Year-Round Produce 🌿 Aeroponic Growing 🚜 Farm Tours 📚 Educational Programs 🍽️ Food Access Initiative 🏫 School Partnerships ❤️ Community Produce Donation
HBCU · Land-Grant Institution

VSU Small Farm Outreach Program

"Empowering Small, Minority, and Veteran Farmers"

The Small Farm Outreach Program (SFOP) at Virginia State University is a critical resource for small-scale, socially disadvantaged, and minority farmers across the Commonwealth. Through Virginia Cooperative Extension, they provide hands-on technical assistance, educational workshops on whole farm planning, mentorship connecting new farmers with experienced producers, and direct help navigating USDA FSA loans and grants like REAP and VAPG. This is the bridge between dream and deed.

📍 Petersburg, VA (VSU Randolph Farm) 📞 (804) 524-3292 📧 smallfarm@vsu.edu 🌐 ext.vsu.edu

Programs & Resources

🤝 Farmer Mentorship 🔧 Technical Assistance 💰 USDA Grant Navigation 📋 Whole Farm Planning 🌱 New & Beginning Farmer Training 📊 Financial & Risk Management 📣 Agricultural Marketing

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