Farmer Enrichment Program©
Purposefully designed and powered by our sales and internal resources, we’re committed to reclaiming and rebuilding Afro-indigenous owned cotton-to-apparel ecosystems and championing Afro-indigenous cotton farmers in the US and Africa. Our program tackles universal challenges in environmental sustainability, resiliency, and market growth creating a thriving future for African diaspora makers and cotton farmers. By promoting healthier cotton growing practices, and investing in black-owned infrastructure, we strive to fortify Afro-indigenous communities’ position in the cotton-to-apparel ecosystem. Committed to making a lasting impact. Join us on this incredible journey!
Soil Health Training
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Land Renewal, is grounded in Afro-Indigenous land stewardship and soil health science. Each farm site receives a comprehensive soil test and expert, science-backed analysis at no cost to the farmer. Direct technical assistance to implement climate-aligned practices. Certification pathway support, guides farmers toward Climate Beneficial™ verified in the U.S. and aligned certification models across Africa.
Resiliency Training
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Educational workshops. Focused on 3 Areas: Resiliency in Marketplace – Farming as a Business & Farm Legacies – Succession Planning for the Future. Offered on our internal training platform, available in Native tongues, English, and French
Tools & Inputs for Harvest
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We connect our members to tools and supplies they need through two models: Regional Equipment Trust, which sources and distributes donated and fund-raised equipment directly to our growers, and AgBacked Retail program, which extends net terms on agricultural retail accounts so farmers can access inputs without the burden of upfront costs.
Seed2Shirt-Seed Fund
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Our micro grant Seed Fund provides farmer’s direct funding resources across three areas: Afro-Indigenous Regeneration-climate alignment, Emergency Farm Resilience needs, and the Land Sovereignty Fund legal support for heirs/lease needs. Our grants, covers everything from land transitions and on-farm needs to legal support for heirs property and lease challenges.
“We could have just made our shirt, sold the design, and walked away—but that’s not how we’re built. We understand the history, power, and use of cotton; the value of crafting something and nurturing thriving communities from the ground up. That’s why we’re working to rebuild the black cotton-textile-to-apparel ecosystem from Seed2Shirt, ensuring it lasts for generations to come. ”
Tameka Peoples
Founder & CEO
US – Farmer Program
Africa -Farmer Program
At Seed2Shirt we live by the pillars of our firm. The 4-Pillars that are the essence of our brand and are what drives us every day are what we call our 4-P’s of our operations and work: People first | Profit for Good | Programs that support and improve livelihoods by creating products that matter.
Make A Pledge
Taking a pledge means being a part of the global change within the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Aside from a percentage of orders fueling the program we also accept other forms of support through donations. Your support expands the Seed2Shirt Farmer Enrichment program for African/African-American cotton farmers and our production facility growth.
Your donations are 100% tax deductible, as we’re proud to have an amazing fiscal sponsor of our Farmer Enrichment Program that allows all this to be possible – Peoples Foundation CCMVS. So, you’ll receive end of year tax donation form for your donation. From the shirt on your back to you giving back, we create the full circle options for you to have maximum impact to the farmers we serve.
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Our Partners
Peoples Foundation
National Veteran Non-profit Org. – Who Provides responsive empowering, actionable lasting (REAL) change to our communities one program at a time
Fibershed
International Organization – Who develops regional fiber systems that build soil & protect the health of our biosphere
UNCPC
Burkina Faso National Cotton Producer Coop – Who is our proud 5+ yr. partner for the W. Africa Farmer Enrichment program across all 8-cotton regions