The re-release of In Her Boots shares and highlights the stories of Black and Brown women who traditionally have not had a platform to use their voice. Learn about the life and work of powerful women in agriculture through their conversations with new host Tiffany LaShae.
Tiffany is a farmer, researcher, educator, and activist with a diverse background in food justice, regenerative agriculture, afroecology, agroecology, ‘permaculture’ & more.
This is a production from Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES).
Episode 5 with Dr. Akilah Martin: Miseducation of a Farmer
In today's episode, Dr. Akilah Martin shares about her journey with soil and agriculture. She also reflects on her experiences attending an an HBCU (Historically Black College & University) vs. a PWI (Predominately White Institution), her work with DePaul University, and her current projects in Chicago. Dr. Akilah Martin is a soil enthusiast, soil scientist and the author of 'Miseducation of a Farmer.'
Miseducation of a Farmer: https://www.humansandnature.org/miseducation-of-a-farmer (https://www.humansandnature.org/miseducation-of-a-farmer)
17 Sept 2021
Episode 4 with Maryan Abdinur - 'An East African In Minnesota'
In today’s episode, Maryan Abdinur shares childhood memories from growing up in Somalia. Maryan works with Hope Communities Inc as Food, Land and Community Program Lead, aka "the weird person that carries around plants and seeds."
https://hope-community.org/ (https://hope-community.org/)
20 Aug 2021
KaZoua Berry: A Call to Action
In today's episode, Tiffany chats with KaZoua about her role with Minnesota Food Association, nonprofit farming, and the exclusivity of organic farming. KaZoua discusses her memories as a Hmong refugee and her life as the mother of mixed races (Black & Hmong) children. After the killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, KaZoua bravely used her voice to challenge white-led organizations to act against systemic racism and police brutality.
Big River Farms: https://bigriverfarms.thefoodgroupmn.org/ (https://bigriverfarms.thefoodgroupmn.org/)
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