Gullah Grown.
Gullah Great.
We envision uplifting communities by increasing access to nutritious, farm-fresh produce, promoting healthier lifestyles for all.
The Gullah Farmers’ Cooperative Association
Founded in 2010, the Gullah Farmers’ Co-op was created to establish a profitable, significant local food market for farmer-members who are honoring and continuing the agricultural traditions of the Gullah Community.
Currently, the cooperative represents Gullah farm operations in South Carolina and Georgia. Our farmers grow with sustainable practices, ranging from Integrated Pest Management to certified organic, and the facility is GAP certified!
What We Do
The Gullah Farmers’ Co-op sources and distributes high-quality, local produce to wholesale markets across the Carolinas and Georgia.
Our Farmer Partners
Our farmer partners continue to uplift our community, protect their heritage, and ensure the land remains a source of legacy, livelihood, and resilience for future generations.
Wholesale Orders
Interested in placing a wholesale order? Please reach out to our team to learn more.
Support the Co-op
We provide fresh, healthy, Gullah-Grown produce to colleges, universities, community organizations, elder care facilities, early childhood centers, hospitals, private and public schools, retailers, and restaurants.
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“We fully support the proposal that the Gullah Farmers’ Cooperative is presenting and look forward to working with them to strengthen their organizational the capacity and opportunities to aggregate and market fresh local produce grown by the socially disadvantaged farmers they are serving” – Second Helpings
St. Helena Island – Heart of the Gullah Geechee Corridor
Located on St. Helena Island, in the heart of the Gullah Geechee corridor, the Gullah Farmers Cooperative Association works to support and sustain local and regional farmers. We offer support and tools that are vital for economic resilience and intergenerational stewardship. The Cooperative works to maintain cultural preservation, economic empowerment, education and next-generation farming.
St. Helena Island is not just historically significant—it’s a living, breathing community that embodies the strength, creativity, and resilience of the Gullah Geechee people who are deeply connected to the land and sea.
The Future of Farming
Beyond agriculture, the Gullah Farmers’ Cooperative Association plays a vital role in preserving the cultural and economic resilience of the Gullah Geechee community, ensuring that the land, labor, and legacy of these farmers continue to thrive for generations to come.
The Cooperative is Growing!
Contact us today to learn more and join the Cooperative.
In the News
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The US food bank keeping Gullah Geechee farming traditions alive: ‘Our local food is like no other’
The Guardian The Lowcountry Food Bank has provided culturally relevant foods like okra, squash and yams to the Gullah Geechee people in South Carolina for 20 years. For the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), helping to provide food access is a…
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Gullah Farmers’ Cooperative Charts a Path for the Future of Local Food
Beaufort County growers blend heritage with innovation in national food safety initiative BEAUFORT, SC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 / EINPresswire.com Tucked into the coastal low country of South Carolina, the Gullah Farmers’ Cooperative Association is doing more than growing…
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Once ignored, efforts underway to ensure SC Black farmers share equally in federal benefits
By Tony Kukulich ST. HELENA ISLAND — On a bluebird spring day, Walter Mack and Jimmy Wright are on Wright’s farm, talking about the things farmers talk about: the weather, when to put crops in, problems with deer and other…
