The Charles Sherrod Community Development Corporation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to preserving and fostering Southeast American culture, art, history, and farming lifestyle. They aim to address community tensions, racial prejudice, and discrimination while promoting human and civil rights through engaging the public in discussions on contemporary issues such as black land loss, food-related disparities, and environmental and economic justice.
With a strategic focus on conducting scientific research and teaching modern agricultural practices, the organization operates the RESORA farm as a means to demonstrate the economic feasibility of small farmer-owned and operated farms. They partner with local universities to offer internships, develop research projects, and create agricultural jobs for low-income African Americans, fostering mentorship programs to ensure the transfer of knowledge and promote racial reconciliation and economic development efforts in the South.
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