# Black Farmer Fund

Investor in New York, New York

## About Black Farmer Fund

Black Farmer Fund is a nonprofit community investment fund founded in 2018 by two Black farmer-activists, headquartered in New York City. Its mission is to nurture Black community wealth and health by investing in Black agricultural systems across the Northeast.

Beyond capital, BFF provides low-interest community notes and gifts alongside financial education, investment literacy, and technical support, emphasizing decentralized, community-led decision-making. It connects with mission-aligned organizations across nine Northeastern states, from Connecticut to Pennsylvania.

The fund supports Black-led food system businesses — farmers, herbalists, restaurant owners, caterers, and food distributors — having backed 14 businesses so far through a combination of gifts and low-interest loans, with over $14 million raised overall. Investment decisions are made by a 10-member committee of farmers, food entrepreneurs, and organizers rather than a traditional investment team.

## People

- **Olivia Watkins**, Co-Founder & President

## Key Facts

- **Location:** New York, New York
- **Investor Type:** Venture Capital
- **Founded:** 2019

## Investment Industries

- Agriculture
- Hospitality/Food Service
- Other

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