Levi Welbourn
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
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Levi, a Chicago native, is a passionate Afro-Latino farmer that weaves together his experience as a community organizer, educator, activist, policy advocate and more, to build community and collaborate towards equitable and sustainable agriculture systems. Levi began his academic career studying Public Health in Duluth, Minnesota and received his B.A. in Marketing and Interactive Media Studies from North Central College. Levi’s experience has led him to work in several industries, prioritizing advocacy for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled communities. Now, Levi calls Minnesota his home where he continues his advocacy work through the lens of agriculture. Levi works to address disparities and dismantle social and economic barriers minority emerging farmers face. Outside of work, Levi spends time with farmers across Minnesota providing support for farming families, storytelling and sharing, lending a hand with farmwork, and sharing meals with his community. Levi is a plantain lover and is always willing to talk about food. He gardens, loves to cook for friends, writes music, and can usually be found with a book in his hand.