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Book tells the untold story of how New Farmers of America transformed rural Black life
Professor Bobby J. Smith II’s new book explores the New Farmers of America and how it taught agricultural skills to Black youth. The study shows the group's imp
By Jodi Heckel · 2026-09-07T09:20:33.923Z
Professor Bobby J. Smith II’s new book explores the New Farmers of America and how it taught agricultural skills to Black youth. The study shows the group's impact on leadership development, education and economic opportunity in segregated rural communities. Appeals to readers interested in overlooked Black rural history.
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