We Are Freedmen Heirs Foundation

A Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the promise of successful black farms

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2025 James Beard Foundation Impact Award Honoree

Seanicaa Edwards Herron Freedmen Heirs Foundation Founder and Executive Director

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We Are Freedmen Heirs Foundation

A Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the promise of successful black farms

Learn more

2025 James Beard Foundation Impact Award Honoree

Seanicaa Edwards Herron Freedmen Heirs Foundation Founder and Executive Director

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Our Mission

To empower Black and underserved farmers to build generational wealth by expanding market access, technical assistance, and enhancing financial resilience.

Our Vision

A future where Black and underserved farmers build enduring wealth, leave a powerful legacy for future generations, and play a defining role in shaping the character and future of the U.S. agricultural sector.

Cultivating Change One Seed at a Time

The Legacy Initiative

Supporting farmers to unlock their potential to build generational wealth, leave enduring legacies, and play a transformative role in the agricultural landscape.

BEAS

Bridging the gap between aspiring accounting professionals and the hardworking farmers who form the backbone of our agricultural systems.

BANC

Creating a cooperative initiative designed to preserve and strengthen programs serving minority farmers  through shared staffing, resource pooling, and collaborative capacity-building.

GIBS​

Equipping farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to access and succeed in accessing higher-value markets.

Cultivating Change One Seed at a Time

Legacy Initiative

Supporting farmers to unlock their potential to build generational wealth, leave enduring legacies, and play a transformative role in the agricultural landscape.

BEAS

Bridging the gap between aspiring accounting professionals and the hardworking farmers who form the backbone of our agricultural systems.

BANC

Creating a cooperative initiative designed to preserve and strengthen programs serving minority farmers  through shared staffing, resource pooling, and collaborative capacity-building.

GIBS

Equipping farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to access and succeed in accessing higher-value markets.

Latest Newsletters

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The Minority AgVocate: July 2025 Issue

At Freedmen Heirs Foundation, we believe that strong communities are built on strong, connected teams.

The Minority AgVocate: June 2025 Issue

In the world of agriculture, where many voices have been silenced or overlooked, one woman, is making a powerful difference.

The Minority AgVocate™: May 2025 Issue

Farming is a way of life deeply intertwined with cycles of nature and the volatility of markets.

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