In this series, we deepen our long-standing environmental justice reporting by focusing on the connections between climate, health, soil health, and equity for farmers of color. We investigate new and viable solutions for farmers, producers, scientists, and advocates as they seek to right historical wrongs from the ground up.

As our series unfolds, we’ll address the long history of racial injustice and its link to the land, destroyed or denied as a source of food, economic security, and rooted identity. Black, Indigenous, and other farmers of color often bear the brunt of climate disasters, too. Our stories describe these deep, systemic challenges—and are also stories of success. The people you’ll meet here honor their ancestors’ wisdom and rely on collective, practical strength and innovative solutions. Together, they’ve created remarkable resources to explore and follow.