faq’s

a "susu" (sou sou) is a commUNITY based loan/savings practice. the practice as SUSU community farm knows it, derives from west africa although several cultures have different variations under different names. the word "susu" comes from "esusu", a yoruba word.

think of a sou-sou as a pot in which members of a community each contribute a set amount of cash. this cash is then disbursed out by lottery or rotation to a member. members may also be able to put in requests for funds outside of the schedule, if emergencies arise. eventually all members should receive the lump sum at least once.

we see commUNITY as a coming together in unity. we believe that all commUNITY starts with a deep and embodied understanding of what it means to be in reciprocal relationship with each other. for us commUNITY is the art of practicing what it means to center this type of communal way of being over personhood. an practice that honors all of our human and non human kin.

we use these markers to help navigate the SUSU offerings and which spaces are appropriate for you.

BIPOC affinity
for Black Indigenous People Of Colour. we know safe spaces are needed to hold conversations for BIPOC.

ally friendly
for everyone who rides with us and shares in our values.

the dagara medicine wheel represents the cosmology of the dagara people in so called burkina faso. the dagara medicine wheel holds the five elements of water, fire, nature, mineral, and earth at center. to learn more about the dagara medicine wheel join one of our embodied farm tours.

Afroindigenous acknowledges the indigeneity of african diasporic people. its a re-membering of our ancestral history as descendants of indigenous africans

we value Black lives, we value Black people, we value our time, we value our wisdom, we value all that we have to offer with and for commUNITY, and we believe in reciprocity. if you identify as part of the global majority and are interested in collaborating with us, please email us at info@susucommunityfarm.org. We do not provide free labor for white organizations. if you are interested in hiring us for consulting or a speaking engagement please see our fees for engagement document.

would you like to hire SUSU for a speaking engagement?

fee table speaking engagements, facilitation, and consulting

colleges, universities, ngos, and private schools with budgets over 1.2 mil.

• 1 hour engagement- $450-$1,000

• in person or virtual workshop- $4,000-$8,000

• lecture or panel up to 2 hrs- $3,000-$6,500

colleges, universities, ngos, and private schools with budgets under 1.2 mil.

• 1 hour engagement- $300-$626

• in person or virtual workshop- $2,500-$6,500

• lecture or panel up to 2 hrs- $2,000-$4,500

ngos, public schools, community organizations with annual budgets under $500,000

• 1 hour engagement- $150-$375

• in person or virtual workshop- $1,000-$3,000

• lecture or panel up to 2 hrs- $1,000-$2,500

vermont organizations led by people of the global majority with annual budgets under $250,000

• 1 hour engagement- $100-$150

• in person or virtual workshop- $600-$1,500

• lecture or panel up to 2 hrs- $500-900

vermont organizations led by people of the global majority with annual budgets under $100,000

• 1 hour engagement- $25-$75

• in person or virtual workshop- $150-$500

• lecture or panel up to 2 hrs- $0-$300

note: for a full day workshop/training with over 30 people, a second facilitator may need to be hired - please budget an additional $1,000-$1,500 per day.

checks should be made to: SUSU community farm

mailing address:
94 river rd. rnit 3
newfane, vt
05345