Blog post and tool via Land for Good
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"Farmland access and tenure are among the most pressing issues in agriculture today. These land challenges must be considered in their historic and contemporary contexts. Systemic racism, a legacy of land theft, and policies that advantage white people perpetuate inequality and limit land access for farmers and communities of color. Farmland owners have the opportunity to shift power in the food system.
Toward Land Justice: Actions White Farmland Owners Can Take was motivated by our organizations—Land For Good and Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association—hearing from white landowners who want to do something with their land to advance social justice. This guide is one contribution to the conversation about farmland access, how it can be made more equitable, and what white landowners can do on their own to meaningfully redress past harms and be part of new opportunities." Read more and access the tool here
