Farmer Cee

06/17/2026

I love learning the identities of the plants growing on the farm. Even the ones not offered on Green Heffa Farms ™️ | Herbs & Natural Wellness’s website often have fascinating histories and valuable uses that are worth knowing.

One of those plants is American Burnweed.

Because Green Heffa Farms is known for growing herbs that can be used in teas, and because many folks don’t always read the fine print, we generally avoid selling herbs that aren’t traditionally enjoyed as a beverage. Still, I love sharing knowledge about the plants we encounter every day and highlighting species that others may choose to incorporate into their own wellness practices.

Not every useful plant belongs in a teacup, but every plant has a story to tell.

Note: these are young plants. These plants can get very tall (from 3 to 10 ft) and have greenish-white flowers that eventually look like dandelion seed heads. Always do your due diligence in confirming a plant’s identity before using in any way.

06/14/2026

It’s an honor to grow herbs for the wellbeing of our Green Heffa Farms community and to support other farmers along the way.

I’m often asked if I offer one-on-one coaching, and the answer is I can…but I am not cheap. Instead, I prefer to teach through the free content I share, workshops, and consulting partnerships with organizations committed to helping farmers thrive.

One of my favorite organizations to partner with is Athens Land Trust. For the past few years, I’ve worked with their farmer cohorts, teaching marketing, branding, social media, and revenue diversification to Georgia farmers. Every cohort introduces me to incredible farmers, and this latest group has been no exception.

If you’re a BesTea on our email list, you’ve already seen the longer version of this video. I wanted to share this shorter version here because these stories deserve to be celebrated.

And before anyone says anything—I’m not a professional video editor. I’m a farmer first. So save the critiques, LOL. 💜

If a Georgia farmer and interested in learning about the GA FarmLink Farm Business Education Program, then please visit https://gafarmlink.org/farmlink-education. Farmers receive a generous stipend and support for participation.

Georgia farms featured:
Roy Edward’s Farm
Bread and Butter Farms
Dollison Farms
Robinson Farms, LLC
Poteete Farm

06/14/2026

As an herbalist, herb farmer, and educator with a master’s degree in education who sells herbs for a living, let me be clear:

Herbs do not cure or eliminate HSV viruses (commonly referred to as herpes).

What herbs can do is support your body’s natural immune function, help reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks, and encourage the virus to remain in a dormant state.

Please stop falling for people promising miracle cures and “virus-killing” herbal protocols. Too many individuals and businesses make unsupported claims that take advantage of fear, desperation, and misinformation.

Herbs are powerful, but they aren’t magic. Responsible herbalism means understanding both their benefits and their limitations.

Tomorrow I’ll share an herbal blend featuring plants that have traditionally been used to support the body’s resilience when living with HSV and to promote healthy immune function.

If you want the information and more evidence-informed herbal education delivered straight to your inbox, join the Green Heffa Farms email list on our website at www.greenheffafarms.com. If keeping your name private is a concern, we do have the option that you can make your email anonymous.

Much love and wellness. 🙏🏾💜

Shop premium herbs, herbal teas, and botanical wellness products from Green Heffa Farms. Sustainably grown, handcrafted, and shipped with care. Order online today.

06/10/2026

A couple of thoughts as we get Green Heffa Farms ready for some upcoming events:

The flyers for this event was designed by my graphic designer using original artwork created by a real artist. I believe in supporting talented people and investing in their creativity plus I don’t like our visuals to look like everything else out there. These flyers represents real people being paid for their skills, artistry, and work.

On another note, I have had folks read me down because my farm isn’t open to the general public. Yet when opportunities arise to visit, learn, connect, and experience a working farm firsthand, many of those same folks are nowhere to be found. That’s why I pay them no mind.

I've learned to focus on the people I'm meant to serve. Herbally and verbally. Not every event is for everybody, and that's okay. I'd rather invest my energy in the folks who show up, engage, and appreciate what we're building together.

If that's you, I'd love to see you at our Juneteenth PLEN-TEA Tea Party and the W.A.S.H Conference on the following day. are going to have a rich time.

https://www.greenheffafarms.com/washconference2026

06/10/2026

One of the most frustrating things about being a real farmer vs a reel farmer in the social media age is realizing that the people getting the most attention aren't always the people actually out here truly doing the work. Those who are engagement farming seem to take precedence over those actually producing agricultural goods.

It seems too many want to be entertained instead of educated. S*x sells. Spectacle sells. Scammers seem to be winning. Certain demographics are going to receive favor from the algorithm. That's why when I teach farmers about marketing and branding, I don't teach them to chase everyone. I teach them to speak directly to their audience.

My 15K+ strong email list is far more valuable to me than the cumulative 500K that are in my social media audience. Because the goal isn't quantity. It's quality.

A million views won't sustain your farm if none of those viewers become customers, supporters, partners, or advocates. Focus on the people who value what you do. Focus on the audience that learns from you, buys from you, and grows with you.

Most importantly, don't let anyone convince you that you owe them your time, knowledge, access to your space, energy, or content when they consistently give their attention to things that neither educate nor edify. Attention is a choice. Support is a choice. And to my Black women farmers especially, hear this: You deserve to be poured to; not the one always expected to pour from your cup.

I don't promise viral hacks or overnight success. What I can offer is real talk, real farming, and real strategy that yields real results.

Follow for more insights from the field, to learn more about the healing plants we grow at Green Heffa Farms and to grab your copy of my book, The Black Girl's Guide to Building a Boutique Farm, written to help you build a farm business that sustains you, not drains you.

06/09/2026

This morning, GA FarmLink and Athens Land Trust held our Farmer Cohort Gathering, an event that marks the beginning of each 10-month session of the GA FarmLink Farm Business Education Program.

It was a great time for program staff and participants to all get together in person and welcome 6 new farmers, who will comprise Cohort 4, and bring the total number of farms in the program to 24!

These farmers got to learn from some incredible industry experts, including Clarenda "Farmer Cee" Stanley, founder and CEO of Green Heffa Farms, and Ellen Polishuk of Plant To Profit.

They also got to connect with our statewide partners and learn about some incredible resources from McIntosh S.E.E.D., the Conservation Fund, and Georgia Grown.

A little background on the goals of this program: Over the course of four years (since 2024) 30 Georgia farmers will be guided by a team of professional consultants through a farm business curriculum that focuses on topics such as basic accounting, systems for data tracking, business & financial analysis, credit readiness, accessing federal programs, marketing/branding and planning for growth.

The program also provides farmers with opportunities to develop social capital and build a network through peer-to-peer mentoring and yearly on-farm educational events.

We rounded off the day with a reception with our state partners in conservation and agriculture. More details to come!

We want to give a major thank-you to Albany Technical College for hosting us in their LEC Auditorium.

We can't wait to see what's next for these incredible farmers!