Meet our team

BUFA BOARD

Reatha Hardy Jordan

Director

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James Elliot

Treasurer

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Judith de Lane

Secretary

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Stacy Hedrick

Events and Admin

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Gabriela Flores

Volunteer Coordinator

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BECOME A BOARD MEMBER

Do you have experience in or are pursuing an education in accounting, law, or marketing? We are currently looking for board members to be a part of our team to support our impact! Please reach out to us at info@stocktonbufafarm.org.

OUR FOUNDERS

Reatha Hardy-Jordan

Founder

James Elliot

Founder

Glenn McMillon

Founder

BUFA Stockton’s Original founders also include:

Almus and Inez Aldridge

Karen Booker

Amelia Elliott

Louise McMillion

Patricia Miller

Ellen Powell

Louie and Susan Small

Thank you for your vision, hard work and generosity.

BUFA Farms Pop Up Mobile Market

Come visit the Mobile Market!

The Mobile Market, in operation soon, will be a farm stand on wheels that brings fresh produce from BUFA Farms directly to Stockton area markets. Buying local produce keeps that money nearby where it can be reinvested in services and businesses in the community. We strive to offer the highest quality fresh produce, with a diverse range of seasonal food offerings.

We accept cash, debit, credit, and CalFresh/EBT

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FOOD INSECURITY

Approximately 40% of the Stockton and surrounding communities are in a food desert. This means, defined by the USDA, that many areas are lacking access to fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods, largely due to the lack of access to grocery stores or other food sources. Families who suffer from food insecurities are not able to access healthy foods and unfortunately suffer disproportionately higher from diet-related illnesses.

Founder

Reatha Hardy-Jordan

My name is Reatha Hardy-Jordan I have been a part of the Black Urban Farmers Association aka BUFA since its inception. I have always believed in what BUFA could do for the Stockton community especially the African American community.

I have personally eaten a plant based diet for the past 17 years! I started my fruit and vegetable farming journey at Boggs Tract Community Farm in Stockton founded by Puentes 10 years ago. I served as their garden coordinator for several years.

I’ve lived in Stockton for the past 22 years originally from San Jose California. I have grown to love the Stockton and look forward to working with the community to help Stockton GROW

Founder

James Edward Elliott Jr.

James Edward Elliott Jr., lived in Oakland from elementary to high school. He went on to work for the ILWU, Longshoreman for 45 years. He currently lives in Stockton and has lived there since 2001. He became interested in gardening in the early 80s. He was able to expand that interest when he became a member of the Boss Tract Community Garden. His interest grew from growing vegetables for his home to growing vegetables for the community. As his interest expanded, he met individuals with the same interest and from there his gardening skills expanded, with this friendship, the Black Urban Farmers Association was created

Board Member

Judith de Lane

My name is Judith de Lane
I serve on the Board of Directors as Secretary, one of the original board members and someone who realizes the value of good nutrition for the community.

I have devoted most of my adult years to community service. The Highlight of my community service, was being the organizer and Chairperson of the Juneteenth Festival of San Jose California 1976-1980.

It was one of the first in Northern California, 75000 attended over a four day period. Now it is a Federal Holiday, Commemorating the Emancipation of enslaved Africa Americans June 19, 1865.

Board Member

Stacy Hedrick

Hello, my name is Stacy Hedrick and I serve on the BUFA’s Events and Administrative Support Committee. I retired after 32 years in healthcare sales and marketing.

Over the last six years I started a new journey of health and wellness as a professional skincare specialist.

Hunger is a problem that needs to be solved. I became a part of BUFA because I believe in its commitment to provide healthy, nutritious food and education to our under-served communities.

It’s exciting to see the farm grow in abundance, and an honor to work among a talented group of individuals.

Board Member

Travis Cardoso

Hello all, my name is Travis Cardoso, I am on the Planting and Growing Committee here at BUFA.

After teaching high school for a decade, I moved to San Joaquin Delta College where I currently teach Plant Science and Horticulture.

I joined BUFA because I believe we will make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community’s everyday lives.

Board Member

Gabriela Flores

Hello! My name is Gaby Flores, I am the Volunteer Coordinator here at BUFA. After graduating with a degree in biology and moving to the Central Valley, I joined BUFA as a regular volunteer. I am passionate about empowering my community to make health conscious food choices while celebrating African American culture!

Founder

Glenn McMillon

Some six years ago some dear friends had a dream of providing healthy pesticide free produce/food for a community typically deprived of inexpensive healthy food. Though not a farmer or a son of a farmer, I embraced that dream. So, for me, BUFA is all about friends working together to achieve the dream of providing the keys to a healthy lifestyle via education and healthy food choices. EAT FRESH BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL AND PESTICIDE FREE.

Our

Impact

We are committed to healthy soil, sustainable farming and good agricultural practices.

We are inspired by the history of Black farmers in the United States and the contributions they made & continue to make in the arena of healthy food.

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Meet our team

BUFA BOARD

Reatha Hardy Jordan

James Elliot

Judith de Lane

Stacy Hedrick

Gabriela Flores

BECOME A BOARD MEMBER

OUR FOUNDERS

Reatha Hardy-Jordan

James Elliot

Glenn McMillon

BUFA Stockton’s Original founders also include:

Thank you for your vision, hard work and generosity.

BUFA Farms Pop Up Mobile Market

FOOD INSECURITY

Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent avaible by the law.

Founder

Reatha Hardy-Jordan

Founder

James Edward Elliott Jr.

Board Member

Judith de Lane

Board Member

Stacy Hedrick

Board Member

Travis Cardoso

Board Member

Gabriela Flores

Founder

Glenn McMillon

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