Cumberland Acres Farms survived reconstruction (1865-1977), as the nation abandoned its Black citizen and the South descended into the age of Jim crow. By1910, Black people claimed ownership of sixteen million acres in America. This parcel of land was acquired during the Reconstruction and has remained in the family even after Jim Crow. White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist community cemetery, one of the oldest black cemeteries in North Carolina, records Ernest Willliam Poteat (1871-1927) spouse of Zella Francis Hester (1882-1925), had nineteen children in their union. The eldest, John Lejeune Poteat (1901-1976) owned Cumberland Acres Farms, which now I steward. Known in the past for raising livestock, timber, tobacco, as well as fruits and vegetables was started to provide food to the community of Millcreek. Cumberland Acres Farms has reestablished itself as a progressive working farm of Black indigenous women who provide seasonal fruits and vegetables baskets to seniors who suffer from food insecurities and live in a food desert. The pre-ordered baskets are sold and delivered to customers within a 25–45-mile radius. We employ the 80/20 rule with food with food distribution. With the approval of a high tunnel and the need for a drip irrigation system, the infrastructure grant would allow us to dig a well to get water to the high tunnel for year-round farming. To protect the ecosystem, an energy efficient pump with a purification system and pressure tank ideally would be installed for our ongoing efforts regarding Agri-tourism as we plan.
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We collaborated with Cumberland Acres Farms to improve crop yields using precision agriculture in rural communities. Their data-driven approach and commitment to local farmer engagement led to a 30% productivity increase within a single season.
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Working alongside Cumberland Acres Farms ., we launched an agroforestry program that revitalized degraded lands in two regions. Their holistic methods combined sustainability with economic empowerment, transforming the lives of hundreds of smallholder farmers.
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Our partnership with Cumberland Acres Farms enabled the deployment of climate-resilient seed varieties in drought-prone areas. Their research-backed practices and training sessions helped farmers adapt quickly, ensuring food security amid changing weather patterns.
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Together with Cumberland Acres Farms , we implemented a farm-to-market strategy that reduced post-harvest loss by 40%. Their logistical expertise and community-first mindset created long-term value for producers and consumers alike.
