On September 28, Bloom RVA is headed to the RVA Black Farmers Market! For our founder, Kay, visits to the local market are important, as her great-grandfather was a farmer, and three years ago she found herself reconnecting with that lineage when she became a gardener.

Here in Virginia, Black farmers have been at the heart of agriculture for centuries, despite facing systemic land loss, discriminatory lending practices, and exclusion from federal support. In the early 20th century, there were nearly one million Black farmers in America; today, fewer than 2% of all farmers are Black.

Supporting Black farmers is honoring the past and investing in the future of this country. Farmers markets give us the chance to circulate dollars within our own neighborhoods and strengthen our own Richmond economy.

What to expect: a stroll through local vendor stalls, quick introductions and a group photo

This event is free to attend, and you’ll pay-as-you-go with vendors.