List of Figures

Vendors speak with attendees at the agriculture resource fair during NWIAA’s fifteenth-year anniversary conference on February 21, 2023. 49 Professional athletes in agriculture panel at NWIAA’s fifteenth-year anniversary conference on February 21, 2023. 50 Tammy’s Grandparents’ Homestead Allotment “40 acres” deed issued by the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma on January 4, 1913. 53 George and his brothers working on a tractor on their family farm in Wewoka, Oklahoma. 56 A herd of cattle at George’s family farm. 57 A behind-the-scenes photo of Tammy, W. Kamau Bell, and members of her extended family at the family farm, taken during the filming of United Shades of America. 59 NWIAA marchers walking to the White House lawn. 77 Marchers receiving instruction on their scheduled route shortly after arriving in front of the US Capitol building. 78 A protest sign at the “Equity and Inclusion” march. 79 Betty (Nigeria chapter leader; center left) at the NWIAA Africa country representative training in Lagos, Nigeria. 82 Instagram post promoting Women in Ag Wednesday, December 2022 guest schedule. 84 NWIAA Africa chapter leader training on sweet potato cultivation in Benue State, Nigeria. 86 NWIAA Georgia (GWIAA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program graduating cohort. 90 From right to left: Georgia chapter leader Noreen, Tennessee chapter leader Vivian, civil rights icon and former Georgia Congressperson John Lewis, and Tammy at the NWIAA 10th year Celebration of Minority Female Farmers Saving At-Risk-Youth on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during Black History Month, February 27, 2018. 94 NWIAA Georgia (GWIAA) receiving recognition from the Georgia State Legislature during “National Women in Agriculture” day at the Georgia State Capitol on March 5, 2024. 99 Youth team leaders working in the raised garden beds at NWIAA Headquarters in Northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 130 Community hoophouse at NWIAA headquarters. 131 Ruthie Bolton attending the NWIAA “Equity and Inclusion” protest in Washington, D.C. on September 21, 2023. 136