‘Go back and get it’: Sankofa farm connects African diaspora in Southwest Philly to the land (opens original article in a new tab)

Sankofa Community Farm in Southwest Philly provides free urban agriculture education and fresh produce, addressing food deserts while connecting African diaspora communities to their cultural heritage through farming.

• Sankofa Community Farm is an African diasporic-centered farm in Southwest Philly offering free urban agriculture workshops and education.
• The farm harvests 60 crops and 15,000 pounds of food annually, sold at local markets, addressing food deserts through food sovereignty.
• Founded in 2010 through partnerships, it emphasizes cultural heritage, community development, and connects residents to ancestral foodways.