“Start small and observe, learn deeply, and don’t wait for permission.”
enjoui farm
What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today?
I came to farming through food. After years working in professional kitchens, I wanted to understand where ingredients truly came from and how food could nourish not just bodies, but communities. Growing my own food felt like reclaiming something essential health, culture, and connection to the land. I wanted a healthy hobby as a mother of two boys ! I needed nature ! Today, I'm passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe to learn, grow, and cook together. At Enjoui Farm, we don't just grow vegetables we teach youth, adults, and people with disabilities how to grow and prepare their own food. Seeing someone harvest something with their own hands and then cook it for the first time keeps me inspired every day.
What is the biggest challenge you've faced as a woman in farming, and how did you overcome it?
One of the biggest challenges has been being taken seriously in a field that often expects farmers to look or operate a certain way. As a young Black woman building a farm, a business, and educational programs at the same time, I've had to advocate for myself constantly. I overcame it by leaning into community, education, and consistency. I focus on building strong systems through permaculture, learning continuously, and letting the quality of my work speak for itself. Over time, relationships, partnerships, and results have opened doors that doubt once tried to close.
Are you a first-generation farmer, or are you carrying on a family legacy?
3 generations ago my ancestors owned land . That was lost through a lot . I am a proud first-generation farmer. I didn't inherit land, but I'm building something my children and community can inherit knowledge, skills, and access to healthy food.
What is one piece of advice you would give to the next generation of young women entering the agricultural field?
Start small and observe, learn deeply, and don't wait for permission. Skills are power. If you know how to grow food, you will always have a way to care for yourself and your community. Listen or take chances because you never know what can happen, build relationships, and remember that farming is both science and heart.
What is the most rewarding part of your day-to-day life on the farm?
The most rewarding moments are simple ones harvesting at sunrise, watching kids pull carrots or holding a watermelon for the first time, or cooking a meal entirely from food we grew. Those moments remind me that this work matters. It's healing, it's practical, and it brings people together.
