Rooted in Heritage: How Pharmbo Cultivates Change One Seed at a Time

 

Written By: Felecia Causey

Photos Provide By: Pharmboi (Farmer V)

Every farmer has a story, but “Pharmboi” journey feels like it was written in the soil long before he ever planted his first seed. When I recently had the chance to chat with him many know him simply as Farmer V . I wanted to understand what sparked his path into agriculture. His answer took us back, to his mother’s flower garden.

As a child, he watched her nurture blooms with patience and intention. That early exposure sparked a curiosity about where things come from and how they grow. Years later, in 2010, after transitioning to a plant‑based lifestyle, that curiosity deepened into a desire to get closer to the source of his food. Farming became not just a passion, but a purpose.

Today, “Pharmboi” is a Jamaican‑born entrepreneur, Farm Manager, and Master Gardener whose work blends regenerative agriculture with cultural heritage. His approach honors traditional methods while promoting healing, sustainability, and social justice. Whether he’s cultivating crops, leading community projects, or teaching families how to grow their own food, his work is rooted in connection to land, to culture, and to community.

A graduate of the HABESHA Works program and a collaborator with Eco Paradigm, Pharmbo uses his platform to uplift others. He organizes children’s gardening events, supports food justice initiatives like the Food Clothing and Shelter Fest, and works to ensure that everyone has access to healthy, culturally relevant food. His leadership inspires future environmental stewards while amplifying community voices that too often go unheard.

And his impact isn’t limited to the farm. This spring, Pharmbo will be part of the 11th Anniversary of The Early Show (#tesatl), celebrating the split 7” vinyl release at Buteco on April 11th a vibrant kickoff to the season that blends art, culture, and community, much like his work in agriculture.

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https://partiful.com/e/2sCcLMfPWq8nRTYiNbs5?c=4q_yLdPt

www.viciroyal.com

Affectionately known as “Pharmboi,” he brings creativity, expertise, and heart to everything he touches. Whether he’s fixing irrigation lines, cultivating lush green spaces, or showing a child how to plant their first seed, he embodies the power of reconnecting with the land and honoring heritage.

Pharmbo isn’t just growing food. He’s growing hope, resilience, and a future where community and culture thrive side by side.

You can learn more about Pharmboi and his farm at Www.agromajic.com .