The Ben Burkett Story: The Unlikely Journey of a Small Farmer

[@shank-bf3gu]

My wife and I are strongly considering moving on a large parcel of land to start farming. Hearing this story is very inspiring to know that despite the racism, brothers like Ben Burkett overcame the odds. I'm glad I came across this video. I would have never heard of Ben Burkett. Thanks for sharing.

[@em55527]

Just be prepared. Black farmers recently sued because they brought $100K grand in seeds to only find they were intentionally sold defective seeds. You have to be in it for yourself if it's your passion.

[@bernardogatsby6242]

The boots tell it all. Salute to you Sir. Ccountry boy to Country boy

[@johndoe1765]

AS A BLACK MAN I LOVE TO SEE BROTHERS WITH VISION ,AND NOT LETTING OTHERS DICTATE WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN NOT DO AND BECOME .I TIP MY HAT TO BEN BURKETT AND SAY BRAVO TO HIM AND THE FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN COOPERATIVES AND THIS MOTIVATING STORY. PS I LOVE YOU ALL.

[@Blacma32]

John Doe! Really? You are funny or at you hiding your true identity? Anyway love what your comments on Sir Buckette

[@shawtatl]

What a beautiful and inspiring story. Mr. Burkett, you are indeed a very rare treasure sir. My hats off to you

[@RonaldMaddox-m7y]

This youger generation need to know about the history of black farmers and Mr Ben Burkett

[@cts-video]

Beautiful story, and well presented; a man with a true soul of goodness. Through of what America did to us as a people, yet Still We Rise. Peace and blessing to the Ben Burkett Family....makes me proud to be an African American. Keep the farm family and the legacy alive.

[@jojiwaqa3503]

They need to teach this in school instead of Columbus

[@BobbyCannon]

I'm super impressed and awed in the accomplishment of this family and their friends. I think we should all come together and just be awesome. As far as history I think we should just teach what is history and leave it to every person to come to their own conclusion. The problem is history is taught with a bit of a spin no matter what the subject. Back to this amazing family though. This is a most excellent example of what a person can accomplish in our amazing country. Truly inspirational and an example to be followed.

[@ceebrown8157]

@@BobbyCannon I don’t believe you!

[@BobbyCannon]

@@ceebrown8157 👍

[@PropertyOpportunityProfit]

My heroes don't have NFL or Rap contracts. They all look and sound like Ben. Salute to you sir for being a modern-day Solomon.

[@Itsmedee0390]

I love this. Great legacy and story.

[@bentoefremteenage4869]

Young Farmers Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paparaerae2924]

Bento Efrem Teenage a

[@Wynnchime]

So proud to have learned about you Ben! What a gentle giant. I'm sure wynn its time to meet Our LORD , HE'LL say ''Job well done son, job well done!"

[@pamelabateman9211]

Great video. I enjoyed it and found it very informative. Ben Burkett - a Farming Hero. The only thing I would change is the title. The Ben Burkett Story: The REAL LIFE journey of a Small Farmer. The change would reflect the courage, determination and intelligence of this Small Farmer.

[@wandaohara4534]

I feel so warm and fuzzy inside. Beautiful stories and people. A special thank you, to you,Mr. Ben Burkett for sharing your gift and being a Gift to the World.

[@33Kellymc]

Thank you for your service, Sir!!!

[@southernseasoned77]

wow so nice to hear somebody with my last name and from the state I was born in doing big things...we might even be related..

[@TheMazal1945]

Jayda Burkett you are. Do your research and surprise yourself. Be blessed.

[@kingharris2906]

Now you can help feed people. Starts with a Seed

[@nathanielmitchell9130]

I need to not only hear more stories like this but I need to be a part of a farmers community like ASAP! 🤠

[@dexterking9003]

These are the documentaries that they should be teaching in every school no matter what color you are just as history but for the young kids today they all want to make quick money they don’t know the history they only know history when something happens to their own kind and go on television and talk about it but they don’t know history and as for myself I’m getting into the farming business I’m a black man and I know the difficulties at ahead of me but I’m in it for the long-haul because in the North East Pennsylvania area,I haven’t seen any black farmers but the point is to from the land and provide good crops put those out there in 50 years there’s going to be 10 billion people on earth where is that food going to come from you get all the money in the world you still have to eat the food has a come from the farm thanks a lotBen for the information and knowledge.

[@ellawarren3508]

God Bless him He's A Great Strong Man A Good Role Model for All Men Young and Old. Many Blessings Mr. Ben

[@BobbyCannon]

I'm thinking about buying some property. Not to farm but just to live. This story is truly an inspiration and it took everything I had to not cry from being so inspired. Shows you can accomplish a lot if you put your heart and mind into it.

[@alexandramcclay1353]

My father was a farmer. Much love and respect.

[@lanettelawrence6308]

You helped yourselves and became winners.

[@ShirahDedman]

Love hearing this story of such a hero. Ben Burkett is dope.

[@kountrygalshomestead1094]

I would love to shadow him for a day. I have land and know a little about farming. Does he ever come to Georgia or does he have a book

[@strongnubianfighter8957]

Kountry Gals Homestead, sis, love your enthusiasm. Perhaps you may try to contact him and/or the organization and start from there. Please never, never let anything stop you from you passion and/or want to may seek. Stay strong.

[@tot2523]

Kountry Gals Homestead what part of Georgia are you in? I live in Georgia too

[@leadingbyxample]

I'm in GA too. Would love to help if I can.

[@lenwithane8871]

very inspiring. thank you for sharing!

[@nikibillingslea]

I loved seeing this story. Thank you.

[@chestergoodson9109]

Mr. Ben BurKett was extremely intelligent , a genius , a trail blazer an innovator , I love this story. Hope some will follow his example. Thanks

[@Blacma32]

Sir Burkett I am truly inspired by your personality and wisdom. Such hard work and tenacity has really touched my spirit. I would love to meet you and invite you to my small 50 acre land in a Tanzania. Ticket to come food and boarding will be taken care off. Just say YES please. Would love to host you and learn from your vast knowledge.

[@phyllissaunders8642]

Wonderful life of information.

[@footworkmissionsoutreachmi2399]

I love this story and I'm proud of the accomplishments of my people.

[@SmarterByNatureTV]

This was very helpful and insightful for young farmers like ourselves. Thanks!

[@samanthajwright4839]

Mr. Burkett's life has been amazing!

[@fuzzybliss]

This man is I spirering me to do something I know nothing about but I want to learn.

[@robertsmith1865]

I wish more black people would start co-ops for farmers, and other businesses. We could really do something for ourselves

[@dccasemodsinc4405]

This is great stuff

[@davidjones9518]

Real American fair man hard working

[@verbenacummings7046]

Great story we all need to share with our children

[@phyllissaunders8642]

and inspiration.

[@araps4w354]

Has this man written a book? He needs to download all this knowledge and experiences into a book. And I would buy it at once

[@th3patsfan83]

For anyone interested in farming search Black Homesteaders Alliance on Facebook. There is a large group of us. Good place to get info and connect with others. Peace.

[@mamalynnetillman681]

Thank you for making this, it's amazing an inspiring on so many levels!!!

[@unorthodoxdaytrader8823]

What an inspiring story

[@lynns4426]

Amazing story!

[@kevinpoole4323]

A Great Story he Does it All a Global Scale.

[@GeorgeChildress-p5c]

I’m 71 and I grew up in Jim Crow times old school hard times Mississippi sharecropper

[@dashunevegan7327]

awesome man

[@kevinpoole4323]

Thank You Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy

[@TaylorGreen7ON8]

Right On

[@iamgod55]

I would love to work with Mr. Ben.

[@mzwisdom7504]

Mr. Ben, had a vision and followed it. White farmers get more Money than Black farmer. He had to feed his family and community. Thank you Mr. Ben.

[@josephalford4012]

As members of the WGFC in Troup County and a small farmer in West Point, GA. I knew Mr. Ralph Paige and attend the same Hight School. I had chance to play golf with him in an Annual Golf Tournament in LaGrange. Alumni of MVSU 1975! This is still a focus for the small farmers today to continue our efforts to achieve debit relief and maintain Land Ownership. Thanks to Mr. Paige and Mr. Burkett, and to all the others for their efforts to get us where we are today. This is our story!

[@davidjones9518]

Praise the farmers

[@MeredithCMcGeeAUTHOR]

Ben Burkett's family started farming on their land outside of Hattiesburg, MS over 120 years ago. Now most black farmers are out of business. What does that tell us?

[@tb1401]

Meredith Coleman McGee That we need not to give up

[@ThatLadyDray]

That we need to get back to owning land outside of aspiring to put a big house on it. We're almost nonexistent in agriculture. Nobody moves if you don't eat. The 2030 predictions aren't looking good. Our people better wake up.

[@KillaTrains]

We's was not understanding the business of land ownership hahaha

[@Saiyan84]

@meredith Coleman McGee you are so right. We have to get back to our ancestral roots. I live in Gastonia NC. And everybody black talks about how their grandparents had land and gardens etc.. but none wanna even venture into what their ancestors did. Slavery has caused our people to look down on farming. Damn near everything the white man sells us was created by us. Just take our culture and sell it back to us. We do need to wake up fast.

[@raymondlbrownbrown3982]

Hello to all black Farmers.Now is the time to be supported by the black community. Will you let it happen??? This government is not moving to help any Blacks in Farming.

[@12sisters1bride7]

!!!!!WOW!!!!!So very HhhaaAapPpyYyy 😄😄this showed up in my recommendations.new subby👍🏿👍🏿

[@codefive89]

I liked this video

[@FeliciaQueen17]

Can I get the name of this awesome guitar soundtrack please? Thank you!

[@dbow1957]

Im trying to start a garden in my neighborhood I live in wrightsville Arkansas the land is raw but has good soil to grow but needs working what’s your advise want to feed my neighbors thanks David&michelle Moore not trying to make money want to share with those in need

[@jacquelinerobinson9158]

During the 1950's the truck load of watermelons had straw between the melons for the road trip.

[@deborahjohnson6834]

Wow !

[@philipjones5364]

My family and I own 70 acres in Evergreen Alabama. Is there anyone who can tell how to plant Longleaf pine trees.

[@earnestlongstreet5272]

What city is this

[@rodneyharper2275]

This just goes to show you can make a difference without Hollywood 👍

[@GTB-1984]

Beautiful people. We need send are teens some type farm help operation. Honest work. Build friendly environment, for better future. Even if money no there is food and friend laugh. No rich tough never had that.

[@candiwallace6605]

👍👍🤗🤗💖💖

[@Johnny_mann]

Thats my Paw paw❤

[@mmdoz711]

I Wish I could get in touch with this Black farmer..I like to buy around 2-3 acres of Land . I am ready, to Get Out of city life !so if anyone know of private owners selling Land PLEASE GET IN TOUCH ,please.

[@reginaldjoiner9118]

I DNT want to die like this , living in the city. My life depend on this because it is my life so I am going to follow up with you. I do construction building houses but moma showed me how to garden every spring I fell in love with it.

[@jahlion9546]

He needs to get into the green gold dats happening around the country,dat marijuana business,I know with a green thum and knowledge he got I know he would grow some of the baddest weed in the weed business straight organic,two tokes and you done ,he shure will make some serious money I guarantee.

[@geerap8746]

At the beginning I thought it was good I guess it really is, when he said he was a prince hall mason kinda threw me out the loop, I guess all masons ain’t supposedly bad people, maybe it’s just ignorance on my part

[@randyjones2165]

This story can be yours one day,as you continue to be determined to become a farmer. You choose the an inspiring career, don't give up.I will contact you later,as I gather information and the Federation of Southern Cooperation will be your outreach that you should join, they're about helping you to become a land owner and farmer.You got work ahead, so we must get busy finding out resources. Stay on top of your grades even if you can't afford next semester. I'll call you back

[@TheMazal1945]

I would rather marry a than a millionaire, I know that I would never be hungry, but you can have money with no food available to sale.

[@TheMazal1945]

I would rather marry a farmer than a millionaire. That is what I intended to say.

[@imani9518]

Hello, I am planting a garden in my back yard. I am wondering does anyone have heirloom, non-gmo plants they are interested in sharing? If so can you message me? Inbox me I am collecting and starting a garden for the medicinal and nourishment for my family. Much of our plants for sale are GMO and I need non-government patented plants. Let me know.

[@kevinpoole4323]

Clinton Gore

[@JamesTate-k2t]

If u. In. The. South. 🪴🪴.your. 🥑🥝. Seeds. All. U. Need.

[@reginarobertkrystyn]

Who else from Chicago has parents or grandparents who came up from Mississippi??? (Greenville - last names Charles, Green, Manuel, Taylor --- Shuqualak - last names Hudson, Sanders, Nicholson)

[@Poshgardenherbs]

Shuqualak ❤