Welcome
Welcome
Manatee V. Smith Jr. Is Our Founder, President & CEO. Manatee has been involved in advocating and organizing for Equal Opportunity, Equitable Economic Development and Wealth Distribution for Under-served Communities rather rural or urban for over 20 years.
With a strong background in Urban Ag, Community Development and Revitalization, Manatee has accumulated various certifications, training, and memberships in the field as well as Food Leadership and AgriCluster Resilience and Expansion ( ACRE ).
Manatee was also trained and received a certificate of completion by New Jersey Redevelopment Authority in the areas of CDBG and HOME Funds Compliance, Monitoring, and Implementation as well as Project Finance where he learned the redevelopment process to ensure that economic growth in rural and urban community development can be obtained.
Manatee attended Morgan State University with a double major in Business Management and Marketing.
Harold E. Creacy is our Housing Consultant. Harold after graduating from Morgan State University Mr. Creacy returned to New Jersey and was admitted into Rutgers State University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. He received his Juris Doctorate in May 1987 and he was admitted into the New Jersey State Bar in November of that year.
He received his LL.M from Robert Traurig -Greenberg Traurig LL.M in Real Property Development Program at the University of Miami which covered areas such as Affordable Housing, Real Estate Development, Land Security and Finance, Planning and Zoning, Housing Law and Policy.
Harold also received a certificate of completion in Urban and Economic Development from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Harold graduate form Morgan State University as a History Major and Rutgers State University School of Law in Newark, NJ.
Our strategic partnership with Optimal Tech ,Green Power and Freemen Green Bank & Trust which believe that the green energy industry has the potential to lift historically disenfranchised communities out of poverty,across the country at a massive historical scale. By helping business exceed would create jobs and stimulate the local economy.
Dr, Reginald Parker Founder and President and Managing Partner developed 30+ renewable energy power projects including the first African American utility - scale solar farm in the U.S. ( approximately 5.5 football fields in size )
He is also the inventor of five pending patents and managed $400MM projects in corporate America and consulted at BCG, He received his BS from MIT, PhD from GA Tech, and his MBA from FSU.
Tim Webb Founder and Managing Partner has 25+ years of sales ,banking and transaction experience with Vivint solar, Sunrun, 510nano, Bank of American, and Price Waterhouse.
His strength is providing creative out of the box financing solutions to business challenges. His goal is to be the best Deal and Strategy Adviser in the market place.
Tim enjoy working in the fixed income ,private equity ,real estate development,renewable energy and technology market place.
Our strategic partnership and collaboration with Amerind Nation which is a Native-owned company located in Oklahoma, who's mission is with a passion for developing business leaders, farmers, and minority entrepreneurs. Which focus is on fully sustainable systems & sound practices both biologically & financially, as well as culturally & socially.
At Amerind Nation they have carefully selected & developed their leadership team to focus on solving the issues surrounding food security & supply chain logistics. Amerind is fully committed to bringing the best strategies & tools to the forefront for all business owners, farmers, producers, suppliers & transporters.
Our strategic partnership and collaboration with Empower Next Generations a 501 c (3) nonprofit BIPOC Community Base Organization focused on Social Equity, Cultural Diversity, and Inclusion of Black, Indigenous, People of Color having Equitable Access to Services, Resources and Education in their way and in their language. With Indigenous Language Translation and Nahuatl, Mixteco, Zapoteco and Spanish Interpretation.
Kevin Founder, National Minority Trucking Association /CEO I.A.M. Media Group, LLC Truck Stop Podcast. As an expert in supply chain management, transportation and logistics management areas. He has a strong background and experience in the areas of operations management, intermodel new business development,sales management,freight, account management,contract negotiation ,inventory management and purchasing etc.
Kevin will serve as a consultant to Producers1 Agriculture Group's Ag Market Division and Logistics Supply Chain 3-PL.
NMTA serves as a primary resource and advocate for minorities in the trucking and transportation through their partnerships and affiliations,products,services and member benefits. They also seeks to provide job placement through partnerships with various carries throughout the nation.
Kevin is a native of Tampa Florida and has worked in the transportation industry for over 20 years.He served as a CEO of a Atlanta based courier company before becoming a consultant in the trucking industry.
Kevin was born in Goldwater ,AL and raised in Birmingham Alabama.He is our veteran affairs liaison .He has a background in food supply chain management as well as public relations and communications .
He brings a wealth of knowledge and information that will help our clients grow their business to the next level.Kevin is a team builder that takes pride in helping others.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a Regional Manager for a communication company which comprised Alabama,Georgia,Tennessee and Mississippi.
Kevin was born in Goldwater ,AL and raised in Birmingham Alabama .
Russell and Jewell Awards Winning Farming Experts of S&B Farms in Eufaula ,AL.They partner, collaborate and consult with Producers1 Ag Group and Sustainable Solutions.
As award wining farming experts and trainers.They were named 2016 Lloyd Wright Small Farmer and 2017 Small Farmers of the Year by Alabama NRCS..They have been featured in several top magazines,newspapers and on televisions stations.Jewell and Russell are finalist for Emerging Leaders In Food & Ag Awards.
They received Resolutions from Alabama House of Representatives ,Alabama State Senate and Barbour County Commission for their work as farmers in the community,county,state and region.
They have great working relationships with Tuskegee University,Auburn University,Alabama A&M University and many other Agriculture Universities throughout the U.S.They utilize the universities in their training and farm research.
Jewell Bean was a former Resource Specialist for Food ,Nutrition ,Health, Youth and Community Development with Tuskegee University.Jewell is a Agriculture /Business Strategist Consultant.
Russell Bean was a former Resource Specialist with Tuskegee University and an Agricultural Consultant/ Speaker.He is a licensed Real Estate Appraiser & Auctioneer as well as a Paralegal in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation.
L'Tryce Slade Managing Director of SLADE LLC a Minority Woman Owned Business that is certified as a 8(a), HubZone, DBE, MBE, WBENC, EDWOSB.
Slade, LLC is a premier General Contractor in the Building Construction, Environmental Services, Construction Material Testing, Geo-technical in Rural and Urban Planning arenas. Established in 2006,
In partnership and collaboration with Producers1 Ag Group and Sustainable Solutions. We provide a myriad of services and delivery methods customized to meet the unique demands of individual rural, urban and agricultural projects including construction material testing, facility maintenance, waste management and environmental services with an emphasis on sustainability, climate smart and green solutions. Slade’s team has LEED Professionals who are a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Training and Education
Slade believes that 1) climate, 2) technology and education 3) financing and 4) policy and infrastructure. Slade provides training and education to farmers and producers 1 on 1) climate, 2) technology and education, and 3) policy and infrastructure. Slade addresses soil degradation causing agricultural, industrial, commercial pollution, loss of arable land due to urban expansion, overgrazing, and unsustainable agricultural practices, and long-term climate changes.
Testing
Slade test for the health of the soil. Farming breaks up the soil and destroys the natural structure, killing bacteria and fungi that live in the soil. This makes it easy for soil erosion to occur. Slade can assist with erosion control plans; bio swales; and ponding to control water runoff.
Equity
Slade believes that we need to address pushing Black and Socially Disadvantage Undeserved Minority farmers and producers from the land that their families owned to help support their families. There is an economic disparity. There is a need to support Black and Minority farmers and Producers with resources, training, technology, and funding to compete in the heavy technology-based farming environment today. Slade would provide assistance from the environmental, climate and training realm. Slade would provide marketing and public involvement around this effort.
Davin Intsiful as our business development and financial literacy consultant. Davin of
Stable Path Financial Solutions, who are committed to helping businesses of all sizes achieve their goals. They understand that access to capital is essential for growth, and they are here to provide flexible financing solutions with rates starting as low as 0%, credit repair and financial literacy to our farmers, producers and agri-businesses to help them to prosper and succeed as they join us in our journey to revolutionize agriculture and agribusiness for a better tomorrow.