Who We Are
Acres4Change (A4C) was founded in 2020 to confront the racial wealth gap, a consequence of slavery, systemic oppression, and the denial of reparations for these deep-rooted injustices. A4C is creating real pathways to land ownership for young aspiring farmers in Baltimore Maryland. Every day, we’re working to strengthen our communities through our Stewardship Program and Charm City Caps Mushroom Farm. Through these programs, we offer hands-on educational opportunities while training Stewards in farm business management. Together with our Stewards, student interns, and volunteers, we grow different varieties of specialty mushrooms which we sell at local farmers markets. Proceeds from the sale of the mushrooms are re-invested in our programs. Our goal, through these activities, is to secure land ownership and build community-based micro-farms that lead to food sovereignty.
We are committed to repairing the harms of the past, one micro-farm at a time. In October 2024, A4C, alongside the graduates of our first Stewardship Program, took a monumental step by purchasing our first parcel of land in West Baltimore, marking the launch of Sankofa Farm Collective.We believe land ownership is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for building generational wealth, food sovereignty, and community resilience.
Our Mission
We create pathways for BIPOC farmers and aspiring land stewards to become landowners, ensuring that historically marginalized communities have access to resources, training, and economic opportunities.
Our Programs
🌱 Stewardship Program – A one-year land stewardship initiative providing hands-on training in farming, business development, and cooperative/collective ownership. Participants gain practical skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and direct access to land and business opportunities.
🍄 Charm City Caps – Our indoor mushroom farm serves as a training ground and revenue generator, equipping Stewards with skills in mycoculture, sales, and farm management while funding our land acquisition efforts.
♻️ Spent Mushroom Compost Initiative – We repurpose nutrient-rich mushroom compost to support local farmers, gardeners, and urban green spaces, promoting regenerative agriculture and soil health.
🏡 Sankofa Farm Collective – Our first land acquisition, co-owned by land stewards, is an incubator for sustainable farm businesses and community-driven agriculture.
📚 Education & Advocacy – We provide workshops and community engagement initiatives to promote land justice, economic empowerment, and food security.
Why It Matters
Black and Brown farmers have lost over 90% of their land due to systemic barriers. A4C is changing this narrative by ensuring that land stays in the hands of the people who cultivate it. Through education, cooperative models, and direct action, we are building a future where land ownership is equitable, sustainable, and deeply rooted in community.
Join Us
Together, we can reclaim land, restore wealth, and revitalize our communities. Whether through donation, partnership, or participation, your support fuels this movement for justice and economic empowerment.