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Book tells the untold story of how New Farmers of America transformed rural Black life
Professor of African American studies Bobby J. Smith II documents the New Farmers of America, a Black agricultural organization that taught rural boys farming,
By Jodi Heckel · 2026-09-01T14:33:02.489Z
Professor of African American studies Bobby J. Smith II documents the New Farmers of America, a Black agricultural organization that taught rural boys farming, leadership and community organizing. The book shows how vocational education transformed economic prospects and social life in segregated rural areas, reframing Black agricultural history.
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