At BCFSN, we thrive in part from our local Coordinating Committees positioned across the country that act as a “hub” for churches in that specific region to build relationships and discuss location specific topics. We are committed to expanding our reach nationally but through the leadership of local people who serve as part of our […]
Monthly Archives: June 2022
Case Studies Programs Soil To Sanctuary
Case Study: Allen AME and the Soil to Sanctuary Program
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Case Studies Operation Higher Ground Programs
Case Study: Operation Higher Ground Program
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BCFSN Updates The Network
Now Accepting Applications: Board Chair of The Black Church Food Security Network
The Black Church Food Security Network is now accepting applications for the volunteer role of [...]
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Black churches that work together to grow food in a systematic way can do far more to create sustainable solutions for food apartheid than they can if they only work by themselves. That’s one of the messages that was communicated and demonstrated on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Liberty Grace Church of God in West […]
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When churches start gardens they run into very predictable problems like: not having a water source not having enough consistent laborers not having seeds not knowing what to grow and when not having sustained support from the congregation not knowing where to start When the “faithful few” who initially started the garden don’t get the […]
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As planting season is in full swing, we are celebrating alongside Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ohio as they put seeds in the ground! This church is led by Pastor Jawwad J. Love who, along with this wife Tammi and family, inspire this congregation to grow & achieve. Their Outreach Ministry & Community Garden […]
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Church Garden Tip: Weigh every harvest! A key metric for every church garden is how many pounds of produce was grown? With this information, you can measure your garden’s impact, plan more effectively & attract financial resources. Every church garden should get a food scale (member churches could use their seed money to purchase one), […]
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Well before you meet your local Extension Agent – let’s learn about what they are & how they can help you! So what is an extension service office? Extension service offices fall under the USDA’s Branch of Agriculture, and they exist to improve communities across the country in various forms. Their main focuses include providing […]
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Village of Faith located in Richmond, Virginia is spearheaded by the great activist and leader Rev. Dr. Michael J. Jones. The Garden Ministry of the Church strives to attract all ages to the garden had recently assembled a team of volunteers to plant their second garden this year. The team consisted of various age groups […]
Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight
Ministry Spotlight: The Masters Touch (Jacksonville, FL)
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At BCFSN, we thrive in part from our local Coordinating Committees positioned across the country who act as a “hub” for churches in that specific region to build relationships and discuss location specific topics. It’s our duty to expand our reach nationally but through the work of our Coordinating Committees, we can also continue to […]