San Diego County is home to more than 5,000 small farms, but fewer than 2% are owned or operated by Black, Indigenous, or people of color, according to the 2022 Agricultural Census. For many marginalized communities, historical inequities have limited access to land and farming opportunities. … Byron Nkhoma, a Zimbabwean farmer in Ramona, leases land to grow vegetables under his operation, Hukama Produce. Since starting in 2015, he has faced two ownership changes, raising concerns about the stability of his lease. … Nkhoma applies sustainable farming practices, such as drip irrigation and composting, to improve soil health. Through CALE, Hukama Produce receives technical support for conservation, grant writing, and tenure-building strategies.