Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture

BPFA's mission is to promote, advance, and ensure representation of Black policy professionals in the food and agriculture sector.

[Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture @BPFADC]

Say hello to our newest BPFA Officers! Together, they will continue to advance the mission of BPFA and grow our organization to new heights! #bpfadc

[Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture @BPFADC]

Congratulations to Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her confirmation! 🎉 She will be the FIRST Black woman to serve in the role of Deputy Secretary @USDA.

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jewel Bronaugh who was confirmed as Deputy Secretary of USDA! She will serve as the first Black woman and woman of color to serve as Deputy Secretary.

[Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture @BPFADC]

Congratulations to Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh on a wonderful Confirmation Hearing!

Today, Dr. Bronaugh testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and if confirmed, would become the first Black Woman to hold the position of Deputy Secretary at USDA.

[Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture @BPFADC]

We are so excited for Jasmine, a Founder of BPFA, and excited that she will continue to be a key voice in the agriculture community!

#FoodAndAgriculture #BPFA #Diversity #ProfessionalDevelopment

[Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security @WCAPSnet]

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth ! Everyday this month, WCAPS will be highlighting Black women who have served as pillars for their communities.

Today, we highlight WCAPS Member Jalina Porter who serves as the @StateDeputySPOX!

[Helena Bottemiller Evich @hbottemiller]

HISTORY: For the first time ever, we're going to have two Black senators serving on the Senate Ag Committee (@CoryBooker & @SenatorWarnock) & our first Black chairman of the House Ag Committee (@repdavidscott).

This represents a significant change for the food/ag space. 1/4

[Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture @BPFADC]

Have you read our op-ed yet? It was featured by @newsone and now it’s live on our website!

Head over to https://t.co/4KowojMhC9 to see what we have to say about including Black voices in agriculture policy making.

#BPFADC #Diversity #FoodandAgriculture #ProfessionalDevlopment

[Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture @BPFADC]

We're officially on Twitter!

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are excited to officially launch our Twitter, @BPFADC and our website, https://t.co/4KowojMhC9. 

Follow us to stay updated on all things BPFA!

#BPFADC #BlackProfessionals #FoodandAgriculture #Diversity