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Resources For Sustaining Black Food Sovereignty

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Karen Washington’s (Rise & Root Farm) enthusiasm for growing food for our communities is infectious. And even though Karen is doing full time farming now, community gardens are still important. They help create urban oases. We were almost completely unfamiliar with all the information available on urban Black farms. Hopefully, Resources for Sustaining Black Food … Resources For Sustaining Black Food Sovereignty

Justice Ahead for Black Farmers?

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On our last episode we learned about programs that teach children how to grow food. But, we look can also look at farming on the macro level. For decades Black farmers in the US have fought against racism at the United States Agricultural Department. In 1920 14% of farmers in this country were black and … Justice Ahead for Black Farmers?