The Khalifah Farm Project is about three weeks old. That is not long, but is long enough to understanding that it is an “Ideal Whose Time Has Come!”
This first item for discussion is to somehow, convey my appreciation to those who responded to the “Help Wanted” e-mail that began what I believe is going to be one of the signature ideals that will bear witness to my life. That is, trying some ways or others to share the resources I have been blessed to acquire, for an expression that will make a difference in the lives of all who understand what I am doing, and trying to be about. (see my blog). I truly believe Black people must began to plan to feed self. My job now is to share my resources to show how easy it is when you own SOMETHING that can make it happen: The ownership of Land!!! And freedom to share that come with a love and unyielding faith in the Black Youth of America.
For my new friends, and for those who have known me for a long time – who still do not believe that I Am who I say I Am trying to be, I hope The Khalifah Farm Project will be the final aspect to my life that convince you that Your Brother is no gamer, or player, fool or idiot. I have been called those things and more, but people who don’t believe one such as I, would appear to sacrifice a clear path to comfort in the White Supremacy systems we live in, to hold on to property in the Farm Community of Drewryville, Virginia.
I forewent comfort in the “system” as a Master Printer. And I have forgone comfort in “the system” as a land holder, to hold on until brothers and sisters would come who would help me from then on. I believe that day is upon us. And yes, as I sacrifice, those who looked for comfort from me in the “system” also sacrificed. So we should all be grateful to my ‘charges.’ Though many would not have sacrificed, had it been their choice – sacrifice is sacrifice – and I am thankful.
WE ARE GOING TO GROW PLENTY OF FOOD
Now we are going to grow plenty of food. With ONLY the $25 donations we have received thus far, it is possible to grow large amounts of food. Of course I will have to sacrifice some more, and put in the labor, and pay for other labor that I am not able to do myself. But that is alright for now.
There are some folk who simply will not believe a major advance or initiative in the Liberation Struggle of Black People until it is upon us. This one is upon us. Many will not believe until the Harvest, and that is similar to Black people who will not believe in the Liberation of Black people until Liberation Day…
We are going to meet on the land next Saturday, April 12, to assess where we are at that time. This assessment will determine how much food to plant this year – and give a good ideal of what kinds ($) of support is out there now. But more importantly, it will GIVE US WHO ARE ALREADY COMMITTED AN IDEAL OF WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO SIGN UP TO REACH OUR TARGET OF 2000 BUYERS.
We are on our way. I am thankful for the company who decided to accept the invitation to come along for the ride.
KHALIFAH: 26070 Barhams Hills Road – Drewryville, Virginia 23844. (704) 277-1462. respond@khabooks.com