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Courtney Brown – Making the Connection: African American Agriculture & Regenerative Solutions

For generations, African Americans have made significant contributions to the world of agriculture but there are currently less than 50,000 African American farmers in the United States. This challenge paired with the current disparities of this community in the areas of wealth, health, food access, and land ownership leaves much reason for concern. As it is an exciting time for the regenerative agriculture movement, it is critically important that we develop regenerative agricultural solutions that would help combat many of the issues plaguing the African American community. In this session, Courtney will highlight several areas that support the push of using agriculture for social change.

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  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Mar 16 2022
  • Time: 6:25 PM - 7:15 PM

Speaker

  • Courtney Brown Courtney Brown Strategic Consultant & AGSPOSURE Founder
    Courtney Brown
    Courtney Brown
    Strategic Consultant & AGSPOSURE Founder

    Courtney P. Brown is an agricultural professional and strategic consultant who researches creative approaches to elevate minority communities by introducing and promoting opportunities available within the agriculture industry. She founded AGSPOSURE Incorporated, an organization designed to address underserved and minority community issues through a distinct lens of agriculture. Courtney hopes this organization compels people to take control of the power they have to improve their communities, look more closely into the world of agriculture, and ultimately discover stories of perseverance, dedication, and strength from minorities who help in keeping our world clothed, fed, and so much more.

    Before starting an agriculture business, Courtney spent five years as an Agricultural Communications Specialist and after a successful career developing strategic communications efforts to advance programs aimed to support small farmers and underserved communities, Courtney now works directly with these communities and researches innovative approaches to help them thrive through the world of service and strategic consulting.

    Courtney further utilizes her expertise as an Advisory Board member for the Selfless Hand Foundation and acts as a consultant with the primary focus of supporting this organization and marginalized communities through developing strategies for marketing, community engagement, programs, and partnerships.

    Brown has a strong agricultural education background and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Science with a minor in Communications Arts from Austin Peay State University and a Masters degree in Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University. She is currently a doctoral candidate pursuing a degree from Oklahoma State University in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in Agricultural Leadership. Courtney’s research focus explores the experiences of African Americans involved in various areas of agriculture from the community level to the corporate world and education system as well as the farming industry. Her research will help the agriculture industry develop groundbreaking approaches towards diversity as well as support the growth of new opportunities for more African Americans.

    Beyond Courtney’s professional work, she is a lover of sports, animals, and the outdoors. She is a foodie at heart who loves to travel and spend time with her family and loved ones.