Farming While Black
Book description
Leah Penniman - recipient of the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award 2019'An extraordinary book...part agricultural guide, part revolutionary manifesto.' VOGUE
'Farming While Black offers a guide to reclaiming food systems from white supremacy.' Bon Appetit
In 1920, 14 percent of all land-owning US farmers were black. Today less than 2…
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Farming While Black explores an often neglected perspective on regenerative agriculture. It is a “how to” guide for aspiring African-heritage growers to reclaim their dignity as agriculturists, but Penniman also wants everyone to understand the contributions of African-heritage people to farming. She explores soil fertility, seed selection, using whole foods in culturally appropriate recipes, and sharing stories of ancestors including the trauma associated with slavery and economic exploitation. The book tells the story of Soul Fire Farm, located in upstate New York, a national leader in the food justice movement.
From Courtney's list on and for learning about regenerative agriculture.
Farming While Black aims to restore the
connection between Black people and the land, acknowledging the complications
involved in returning to a profession that ties them to a traumatic and
exploitive history and also providing a positive outlook by tying in
traditional African growing traditions and wisdom. Along with discussing the
necessary redesign of our food system in order to benefit us all, it also
includes a practical agricultural how-to guide.
From Hannah's list on food sovereignty.
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