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sowing seeds of liberation in vermont and building relationships of reciprocity.
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photography @juankasfoto for @loamlove
who we are
SUSU commUNITY farm was created to offer life affirming spaces for Black, Indigenous, People Of Color to thrive.
we believe food, safety, commUNITY, and joy are our birth right.
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SUSU commUNITY farm is an afroindigenous farm located on 37 acres along the Wantastegok (west river) in so called newfane, vt. SUSU offers land based opportunities for human kin to connect with and build relationship with human and non human kin
along with developing the botanica, operating csa’s, providing programs and events, we also offer plant walks and tours on the farm
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a lovingly curated collection of small batch spiritual, magical and medicinal herbal products formulated with intention and crafted at the speed of trust
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a 20 week csa program for people of the global majority and their families, centering culturally relevant african diasporic fruits, veggies, herbal remedies, and beautiful items from local and small businesses
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through online and in person engagement, we provide a variety of programming to intentionally build healthy and thriving multigenerational commUNITY
a range of programs and events that center safety and belonging for people of the global majority
trauma conscious school of liberation
youth to liberation pipeline
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in person and virtual classes to support people in developing a relationship with our traditional foodways. through this program, participants gain crucial skills to preserve culturally important traditions and practices for working with food as a source of wellbeing
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we are so excited to connect with new people and organizations who share alignment in values. we collaborate with intention which often means with a slower pace
our vision
to integrate, cultivate and co-liberate through Afroindigenous culture and spirituality.
upcoming programs
to the ones who planted seeds of liberation against all odds, and to the ones who chose the water.
we are because you are.
latest SUSU in press
seven days' food writers look back on 2022’s unexpected highlights
SUSU is honored to be included in seven days' unexpected highlights of 2022 along with another Black owned vermont farm, khelcom farm. thank you seven days for uplifting organizations and people in vermont who are elevating our foodways and health through land stewardship.
afro-indigenous farm plants roots in newfane
SUSU commUNITY members, naomi & amber meeting with bob audette at the farm. discussing the journey of birthing SUSU and seeing the vision realised through support of the commUNITY and developments for the future.
spiritual, magical and medicinal herbs
the SUSU botanica is a lovingly curated collection of small batch spiritual, magical and medicinal herbal products formulated with intention and crafted at the speed of trust on unceded Abenaki land in vt.
our seasonal rotation of signature products reflects the both rhythmic biodiversity of the lands we tend and the traditional wisdom and creativity of our Afro-indigenous ancestors.
