Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Rural Communities Through Justice and Equity
Founded in 1930, Agricultural Missions has dedicated nearly a century to advocating for rural communities worldwide. Our mission centers on addressing racial and economic injustice through partnerships with farmers, women, Indigenous groups, and youth movements. We facilitate cross-border exchanges, linking Black farmers in the U.S. South with campesinos in Latin America and youth cooperatives across Asia and the Caribbean. Our programs prioritize community-led solutions, including girls' education initiatives in West Africa and immersive study sessions in the U.S. Black Belt. By preserving historical records of rural struggles, we ensure lessons from past movements inform future advocacy.Our work in policy spaces amplifies grassroots voices, challenging systemic inequities in food systems and land rights. With a focus on sustainability, we integrate traditional knowledge with modern practices to build resilience against climate change and displacement. Our approach emphasizes mutual learning, fostering global solidarity through two-way exchanges between U.S. and African leaders. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on donations to sustain programs that empower marginalized communities to shape their own futures.
Services
Girls Scholarships
Youth in Agriculture
Study Sessions
Policy Advocacy
Community Agriculture
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience in rural development and social justice advocacy.
- Our global partnerships connect U.S. and African communities for mutual learning and solidarity.
- We prioritize community-led solutions to ensure sustainable, locally-driven change.
- Our advocacy amplifies grassroots voices in national and international policy spaces.
- We integrate education, agriculture, and gender justice to address systemic inequities.
What people say
Life-changing scholarships
Empowering youth programs
Strong community partnerships
Effective advocacy efforts
Sustainable agriculture practices
Services
Girls Scholarships
Our Girls Scholarship program removes financial barriers to education by covering tuition, uniforms, and supplies for girls in rural West Africa. Community mentors guide students in setting academic goals and accessing leadership opportunities. This initiative creates a sustainable cycle of empowerment, enabling girls to complete school and pursue careers that benefit their communities.
Youth in Agriculture
Youth groups cultivate crops, manage storage facilities, and raise livestock through Farmer Field Schools and agribusiness training. Participants learn nutrition education, record-keeping, and marketing skills. The program strengthens community resilience by creating income-generating opportunities that support both economic development and food security in rural areas.
Study Sessions
Immersive study sessions connect U.S. and African leaders to share strategies for land justice, food sovereignty, and racial equity. These convenings foster cross-cultural learning between Black farmers, youth cooperatives, and grassroots organizers. The sessions build lasting alliances that strengthen global movements for rural justice and sustainable development.
Policy Advocacy
We amplify grassroots voices in policy spaces to challenge structural racism and unjust agricultural policies. Our advocacy work centers on women and youth as key actors in food systems reform. By bridging local struggles with global networks, we help shape policies that address systemic inequities in rural development.
Community Agriculture
Our food sovereignty programs strengthen rural communities' control over their food systems through sustainable agriculture practices. Initiatives include farmer field schools, local leadership training, and climate-resilient farming techniques. These efforts combine traditional knowledge with modern tools to combat hunger, displacement, and exploitative agricultural systems while promoting ecological stewardship.
Questions
What is Agricultural Missions' primary mission?
We accompany rural communities in overcoming racial and economic injustice through education, advocacy, and cross-border partnerships that prioritize community-led solutions.
Which regions does Agricultural Missions focus on?
Our work centers on rural communities in West Africa (Sierra Leone, Liberia) and the U.S. Black Belt, with global solidarity connections across five continents.
How does Agricultural Missions support girls' education?
Our Girls Scholarship program covers school fees, uniforms, and supplies while providing mentorship to help girls complete secondary education and pursue careers.
What youth programs does Agricultural Missions offer?
Youth in Agriculture groups learn crop production, beekeeping, and agribusiness skills to generate income that supports both community development and education initiatives.
Does Agricultural Missions offer international exchanges?
Yes, we organize site visits to West Africa and U.S. Black Belt convenings that create two-way learning exchanges between rural leaders across continents.
