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The strength and resilience of Black farmers is evident in the stories that voice their authentic sense of empowerment. This webinar shares the results of an asset mapping workshop conducted in collaboration with a Black farmer-led organization to understand the qualitative conditions sustaining the Black farming community. The overarching themes from this group share-out included community ethics, land sovereignty, spirituality, endurance, and farming heritage. The results of the activity yielded a new awareness of the identified resources’ impact and contribution to success, including the importance of direct contact, case management, affordability, and accessibility. By utilizing an Appreciative Inquiry approach, the workshop provided a platform for Black farmers to share their experiences, leading to a deeper understanding of the strategies needed to ensure their continued success and sustainability in agriculture.