Muhammad Farms Explained

Muhammad Farms is an agricultural co-operative in Bronwood, Georgia, run by the Nation of Islam.

History

Initially founded in the 1960s under the direction of Elijah Muhammad, as part of the NOI's economic program.^[1] The intention was to create a foundation for future African-American agriculture. However, its initial operation was a money pit and the Nation sold the land. Later, the refounded NOI under Louis Farrakhan rebought 1,600 of the 5,000 acres for its renewed farming operations in 1994.^{[2] [3]}

Activities

Muhammad Farms grows fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains which are then sent to major cities with an NOI presence.^[4]

See also

• How to Eat to Live – diet of the NOI

References

1. Web site: Muhammad . Nafeesa . The Nation of Islam's Economic Program, 1934-1975 • . Black Past . 14 February 2022 . 2 April 2020.
2. Book: Rolinson . Mary G. . Grassroots Garveyism : the Universal Negro Improvement Association in the Rural South, 1920-1927 . 2007 . Chapel Hill . 978-0807872789 . 193 . 14 February 2022.
3. News: Adams . Lorraine . A FARM'S CORNUCOPIA OF INCONSISTENCIES . 14 February 2022 . Washington Post . 1 September 1996.
4. McCutcheon . Priscilla . "Returning Home to Our Rightful Place": The Nation of Islam and Muhammad Farms . Geoforum . 1 October 2013 . 49 . 61–70 . 10.1016/j.geoforum.2013.05.001 . 7188105 . 14 February 2022 . en . 0016-7185.

External links

• Official site