"Cultivating Agriculture & Innovation"

 

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The Bougie Farmer is more than a farm—it’s a movement. Founded by Dr. Deidra J. Willis, our mission is to merge traditional farming practices with modern innovation. From livestock and crops to robotics and youth education, we are building a blueprint for the future of agriculture in Alabama and beyond.

 

We proudly hold the title as the first Black woman–owned Agribusiness Lab in Alabama, dedicated to transforming farming into a hands-on, tech-driven experience for schools, communities, and families.

 

 

What We Do

 

 Agribusiness Lab

 

Our lab is home to Angus cattle, goats, chickens, muscadines, and aquaculture projects. It serves as a living classroom for students, educators, and families to explore agriculture from seed to market.

 

 

Youth Education & Curriculum

 

Through the Grow & Build: Agribusiness Meets Innovation curriculum, we partner with Huntsville City Schools to bring farming, robotics, and entrepreneurship directly into the classroom. Currently, we are piloting in four Title-1 schools, preparing the next generation of innovators.

 

 

Bougie Botanicals

 

We create value-added farm products such as goat-milk skincare, herbal teas, and farm-to-table goods, blending natural wellness with agricultural sustainability.

 

 

Community & Events

 

The Bougie Farmer hosts Farm Expos, vineyard jazz events, cooking demonstrations, and family workshops. Our land also features tiny homes for Airbnb, giving visitors an immersive farm experience.

 

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Why It Matters

 

Agriculture is more than food—it’s innovation, culture, and community empowerment. The Bougie Farmer stands at the intersection of education, agribusiness, and leadership, creating opportunities for:

 

• Students to learn STEM, robotics, and sustainable farming

• Farmers to gain access to resources, business planning, and USDA programs

• Communities to engage in healthy living, entrepreneurship, and legacy building

 

Get Involved

 

We believe in collaboration! You can support The Bougie Farmer through:

 

• Sponsorships & Partnerships (raised beds, robotics kits, farm equipment)

• Donations to support school programs & student stipends

• Volunteering at farm events and youth workshops

• Purchasing Products from Bougie Botanicals & Bougie Vineyard

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Contact Us

 

 

 Madison County, Alabama

 www.djw-enterprise.com/thebougiefarmer

 djwbougiefarmer@gmail.com

 256-361-3233

 

Follow our journey on social media and be part of history in the making. Together, let’s cultivate agriculture and innovation.