Black Earth Wisdom
A Session by Leah Penniman (Farmer/Peyizan, Mother, Soil Nerd, Author, and Food Justice Activist, Soul Fire Farm)
About this Session
Leah Penniman invites us to listen, learn, and remember the incredible legacy of Black Earth Wisdom. This legacy of community, resiliency, and regenerative farming practices encourages us to remember our mission of making the Earth a better place. Leah discusses many of the issues that contribute to racism and injustice in our food system while also providing tried and true solutions.
About The Speakers
Farmer/Peyizan, Mother, Soil Nerd, Author, and Food Justice Activist, Soul Fire Farm
Leah Penniman (li/she/ya/elle) is a Black Kreyol farmer, author, mother, and food justice activist who has been tending the soil and organizing for an anti-racist food system for 25 years. She is the author of Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land.