Arkansas Land and Community Development Corporation(ALCDC)
Arkansas Land and Community will host a Rural and Community Development Workshop Thursday, August 20 from the New St. Mary Baptist Church located at 7176 Hwy 7 North in Camden, AR. Live attendance, as well as virtual attendance, is available. To attend via Zoom, you can register through this link or simply scan th qr code on the flyer.
A 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Organization
Our Roots and Who We Are
Arkansas Land and Community Development Corporation (ALCDC)
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ALCDC is a non-profit, community based organization with 501(c)3 Internal Revenue Service Status.​ ALCDC was
established to provide dedicated service to an under-served population of socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers and rural residents.
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Included in this group are veterans and farmers classified as having limited resources. ALCDC's mission is to provide advocacy, outreach technical assistance and training to alleviate poverty, enhance sustainable farming and strengthen communities' economic sustainability and workforce readiness.
Meet the Board of Directors
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe
At ALCDC, sustainable rural community development is our highest value. Our work is guided by the belief that progressive social and economic change and land ownership are the basis for self-determination and self-reliance.
ALCDC is committed to the development of a comprehensive strategy to enhance family farm development, housing and technology opportunities for farm and rural families, opportunities and services to youth and their families, rural economic development projects, and innovative environmentally safe and economically sustainable agricultural initiatives.
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Dr. Brian Cornelious
Mary Bone
Evette Browning
Harrison Locke
Darrin Davis
Linda Wilson
James Lowery
Burthel Thomas
Julius Handcock
Judge Berlin Jones
Harvey Williams Jr.
Dr. Odell Carr
Roger Smith
Curtis Tate
ALCDC Staff
Ashley Crockett
Site Manager
Lashica Miller
Vice-President and Chief Financial Operational Officer
(CFOO)
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Dr. Calvin R. King Sr.
President of ALCDC
Barbara Erby
Housing Director
Janie Wiiliams
Vice-President of Programs and Policy
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Michael Tucker
Farm Advisor
Mary Harris
Diamond Smith
Nelson Hubbert
Be Part of Our Mission
Whether you attend an event, partner on a project or provide other support, you will be a part of our mission to build trust and understanding at the intersection of agriculture, our youth and society. Join Us!
Get Involved
Attend an Event
We host conferences, workshops and other events throughout the year to more deeply explore important topics.
Become a Partner
Our programs gives companies and organizations an easy way to get involved and support our work
Partner on a Project
We actively seek collaboration with partners interested in creating practical solutions for issues in food and agriculture.
People of the Land
For too many years, we have taken from the land and given little back. For too many years we have watched our best and brightest young people leave the Delta in search for opportunity. And for too many years, we have accepted a deteriorating quality of life because we failed to challenge ourselves to do something about it.
Arkansas Land Community Development Corporation offers alternatives to this bleak scenario Through programs that sustain traditional values and through programs that adapt proven skills to contemporary challenges.
