February 4, 2026 11:30am-1:30pmET This year's Saving Rural America event was a phenomenal and information packed session! With 112 registrants representing over 21 states and the US Virgin Islands, we kicked the event off with a major thank you to our sponsor, the Winston County Self Help Cooperative ( WCSHC ), Natural Resources Conservation Service ( NRCS ). In honor of Black History Month, Black Sustainability, Inc. shared our relationship with the Winston County Self Help Cooperative and...

An Introduction of Harvesting Hands Farms At its core, Harvesting Hands is a space for reclaiming our relationship with nature. A family-led homestead in South Georgia dedicated to building legacy. By focusing on regenerative practices that heal both the earth and community, Harvesting Hands is truly a living classroom. Even more admirable is the core of their homestead having all their children be a part of the daily operations. Whether through seasonal harvests or hands-on workshops,...

August in Alabama August 23, 2025 our AfroEcology workshop series led us to Huckleberry Hills Farm in Alpine, Alabama. In partnership with SAAFON, Black Sustainability stewarded by Sandra Simone, a Limited Resource Farmer and one of the first in the state to become Certified Organic through the Southeastern African American Farmers Network (SAAFON). Her 100-acre farm, named for the wild huckleberries that grow across the land, stands as a model of resilience, conservation, and innovation....