The University of California at Berkeley’s community farm, known for its diverse crop range, including lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots, is under fire for allegedly implementing racially discriminatory policies that exclude white residents on Saturdays.

A recent federal complaint filed by the Mountain States Legal Foundation alleges that the “Gill Tract Community Farm” in nearby Albany reserves its Saturday slots exclusively for “Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.”

Berkeley officials have responded by stating they are investigating the claims after a complaint was lodged with the US Department of Education. They assert that the farm’s mission revolves around ecological farming and food justice.

However, critics argue that such policies amount to nothing more than racial segregation dressed up as progressivism. General counsel William Trachman emphasized that barring Caucasians from accessing the farm on Saturdays violates Title VI, which prohibits educational institutions from engaging in racial discrimination.

The farm’s manager defended the rules, claiming they create a “safe and sacred space” for farmers of color. Yet, skeptics see this as a dangerous trend where diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are hijacking university-run programs.

For instance, San Diego State University spent a hefty sum to construct a racial healing garden that remained largely unused. Similarly, the University of Michigan appointed a full-time DEI manager to oversee its botanical gardens.

Taxpayer-funded universities, it appears, are bowing to the pressures of these activists. The question remains: should racial preferences determine who can cultivate a garden? It’s high time to uproot these divisive policies and ensure equal access for all.