He is a 2019 graduate of the UT Institute of Agriculture Master Gardener class where he was trained to use his skills to promote growth and development in local neighborhoods. As an accomplished Master Gardener, he is a part of the National Black Farmers Association and works locally as a Farm Site Manager & Consultant. He has been highlighted on many platforms that range from local publications to Film documentaries that feature his successful approach to inner city farming. He has also been contracted through local Schools, Memphis Tilth, AgLaunch, and several other Agricultural organizations to educate people on the importance of learning to grow their own food. Being a wealth of knowledge, he has continued to transform many uninterested people into “green thumbs”. Bobby believes in indigenous agricultural practices; this is his approach to community building and ecological restoration. Along with his wife Derravia, they have created a local Memphis favorite, Black Seeds Urban Farms. Throughout Bobby’s tenure of being an Urban Farmer, he has hosted many classes, workshops, and trainings that teach the fundamentals of Gardening and the importance of food nutrition. Bobby’s main goal is to grow & sustain green spaces in the inner city while combating food insecurity. Bobby’s favorite quote is “Think Globally, Act Locally”. -Bobby Rich III