JFRAI Family Farms
Dr Tonja and John Frazier Jr
Maryland
The Farm
We are a Black family-owned farm rooted in community, healing, and innovation. We grow year-round in climate-controlled greenhouses, educate those on farming, nourish underserved neighborhoods, and preserve cultural traditions. Every harvest helps us build food justice, and generational wellness because farming, for us, means feeding both people and purpose.
The Project Funded
We will purchase food-safe processing tools, commercial prep equipment, and packaging supplies to scale production of herbal seasonings, sauces, and teas. The grant also supports food safety certification and digital education materials for our farm app and outreach improving efficiency, community impact, and product quality across the board.
Project Impact
This grant will improve product safety, speed, and scalability while enabling us to meet compliance standards and expand community food access. We’ll also create educational video content to teach processing skills and support other small farmers through outreach programs, strengthening local food systems and economic resilience.
