LaShawndra Robinson: A Visionary Leader in Community Development and Sustainable Agriculture. Lashawndra is deeply committed to cultivating human potential and fostering equitable and progressive communities through farming, food health, and education. With a diverse background that includes my military service as a Supply and Logistics Specialist, culinary expertise as a Classically Trained Chef, experience in Farming, and Authorship; my journey embodies a steadfast dedication to integrity and excellence in all endeavors.

Website: www.blackfarmstreet.org

Tatrina White is the oldest of three children, born and raised in Norwalk, CT, but her roots run deep in the low country of Santee, SC where her great grandfather grew watermelons. The love and passion for agriculture and farming spreads generations.

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Today you can find Tatrina, wearing several hats withing her own indoor urban mushroom farm. Using her knowledge and success of mushroom cultivation and product branding to provide learning seminars geared toward teaching individuals how to grow as well as the nutritional benefits of mushrooms, with her motivation being to combat food deserts. Although Tatrina is very busy moving forward full-time with The Purple Mushroom and phasing out her previous career as a Real Estate Appraiser and Broker, she does find quality time to enjoy her husband of 18 years, Carlos and her 15 year old son, Kai.

Garrett Minniefield, a passionate farmer from North Augusta, SC, brings nearly five years of dedicated experience to the field of horticulture. At 28, Garrett is the owner of two thriving gardens in the CSRA: Manyfield Gardens Microgreens and Retro Gardens, LLC. His expertise spans from cultivating nutrient-rich microgreens to managing diverse garden operations, reflecting a deep commitment to sustainable and innovative farming practices. Garrett's enthusiasm for gardening and his hands-on experience make him a valuable contributor to the local farming community.

Walker Harrison is a former farm manager from North Carolina's High Country and currently the Conservation Agriculture Manager for the Foundation for Community Impact and Health Equity's Cultiv8 Agribusiness Incubator Program. Walker provides historically underserved farmers across South Carolina with infrastructure, training and one-on-one technical assistance to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of their farms. The Cultiv8 program is currently working to promote their free, statewide agribusiness and conservation agriculture trainings.

Gail Westcot is the South Carolina NRCS State Outreach Coordinator for Area 1. In this position, primary objective is to identify and engage with Historically Underserved individuals and groups who are new to NRCS and help them connect with their local NRCS office. Prior to working for the NRCS, Gail was an Outreach Specialist for the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for 23 years. She holds a BS Degree in Forestry and Wildlife Management and a MS degree in Environmental Science, both from Stephen F. Austing State University. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, visitng new places, baking and reading.

Danielle Presume is a trained Doula, certified community herbalist and lead agricultural and education facilitator for Grow Well Aiken County. As the owner of Blossoms Healing, LLC, she encourages holistic wellness by way of herbal medicine, prayer, exercise, education and healthy eating. To sum up her mission, she always says she is "calling all to blossom".

Keturah Bey owns many gifts to share with Humanity; Cosmology, Metaphysics, Farming/Horticulture, Culinary and Healing Arts, Crafting Products and more. Her gifts have granted her the opportunity to travel to deposit Healthy Hybr8shnz throughout. The passion she possesses for Holistic Healthy and Wellness was discovered through her journey of self discovery, healing issues with the use of Plant medicine and Mindfulness, listening to her body. Bringing 90% of her best NRG over time, a contented state of being Hapi, Healthy and Prosperous...This is Healthy Vybr8shnz. Replenish Yourself with Lyfe.