Conclusion

Abstract This concluding chapter discusses the central contributions of the book and details takeaways for applied practitioners and scholars across diverse disciplinary fields. Fundamentally, the chapter underscores how African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) women farmers’ philosophical approach to growing and distributing food is an innovative model for rethinking asset-based, upstream public health interventions, particularly among low-income communities and communities of color. The featured case study highlights how the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA) employed resourcefulness strategies in their efforts to protect ACB food and farming legacies and promote community food security. Importantly, this chapter leaves readers reflecting on the implications and future possibilities for Black women farmers in a shifting and politically polarizing climate.