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About Secure The Soil
Dive into the future of food with Secure The Soil, where we explore California's evolving food landscape. From cutting-edge technology in agriculture to sustainable practices and community wellness, we cover it all. Whether you're passionate about environmental sustainability or curious about food security, there's something here for you. Join our community of like-minded listeners and subscribe today to stay informed and inspired.
- Publisher
- TemuAsyr Martin Bey
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- business · news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 22 Mar 2026
- Latest episode
- 29 Jul 2026
Latest episodes
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29 Jul 2026
Dorian Payan
The conversation delves into the multifaceted nature of land access and ownership, exploring the challenges, metaphysical and practical aspects of farming, and the legal framework surrounding land. Dorian's journey from farming to law provides insight into the complexities of securing land, and the layers of land ownership are examined in detail. The conversation delves into the concept of rematriation and its impact on land design, the haunting nature of histories, the reframing of property, and a future vision of agriculture land governance. It explores the significance of reimagining relationships with the land and the potential of rematriation as a framework for change. Takeaways Land access and ownership Challenges in securing land The multifaceted nature of land ownership Rematriation as a framework Reimagining relationships with the land Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Secure the Soil 01:22 Dorian's Journey: From Farming to Law 03:16 The Metaphysical and Practical Aspects of Farming 04:24 Navigating Land Access and Ownership 08:10 The Complexity of Land Access and Ownership 09:16 The Legal Framework and Relationship with Land 22:41 Challenges in Securing Land 38:43 The Layers of Land Ownership 40:33 Rematriation and Land Design 43:24 Haunted by Histories 46:16 The Concept of Rematriation 51:03 Land Access and Community Models 01:06:11 Reframing the Nature of Property 01:14:33 Future Vision of Agriculture Land Governance
20 Jul 2026
moon water farms
The conversation explores the journey of Moonwater Farm, a land-based learning space, and its impact on the community. It delves into the intersection of agriculture, art, and community, emphasizing the importance of urban agriculture and the need for a more inclusive and sustainable food system. The conversation explores the transformative power of nature, the challenges of sustaining an urban farm, and the impact of community spaces on individuals. It delves into the themes of intergenerational stewardship, land access, and the value of community relationships. Takeaways Urban Agriculture Community Engagement Nature's transformative impact Challenges of sustaining an urban farm Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Moonwater Farm 04:53 The Journey of Moonwater Farm 09:05 Building a Living, Breathing Relationship with the Land 12:53 Creating Entry Points for Positive Change 19:05 Economic Democracy and Circular Economy 30:48 The Role of Art and Agriculture in Community Engagement 36:57 Empowering Urban Agriculture and Food System 42:57 The Impact of Land-Based Learning 43:54 The Transformative Power of Nature 50:00 Challenges of Sustaining an Urban Farm 59:34 Intergenerational Stewardship and Land Access 01:06:57 The Value of Community Relationships
13 Jul 2026
chef amin
The conversation with Chef Amin revolves around his culinary journey, vision for land development, and the intersection of food and faith. Chef Amin shares insights into his career, the responsibilities of a chef, lessons in unity and patience, and his vision for land development. He also discusses overcoming challenges, accessing resources, and the influence of faith on food and life. The conversation delves into the influence of Dr. Sebi's method, the healing power of fasting and alkaline diets, the principles from the Nation of Islam and their impact on the food system, the deconstruction of social constructs and paradigms, the impact of social constructs on prosperity, the vision for creating heaven and paradise, the role of a chef as a healer and visionary, the concept of the hidden one and creation, the vision for a collective and equitable community, the concept of a billionaire and collective wealth, and the role of faith in realizing potential and legacy. Takeaways Food and Faith Intersection Vision for Land Development Faith and its application in creating a vision Collective land ownership and coexistence within a hub The role of faith in addressing unrealized potential and creating a full vision Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chef Amin and His Vision for the Land 02:28 Chef Amin's Culinary Journey and Family Influence 05:20 Realizing Cooking as a Profession and Culinary Career Development 08:10 The Role and Responsibilities of a Chef 10:36 Lessons in Unity and Patience in Food Entrepreneurship 12:03 Vision for Land Development and Community Building 15:32 Overcoming Challenges and Moving Towards the Vision 17:22 Accessing Resources and Normalizing Land Ownership 20:07 The Power of Faith and Its Influence on Food and Life 53:54 The Role of Faith in Realizing Potential and Legacy
2 Jul 2026
wolf collins- electric wok ep 11
The conversation covers the topics of alkaline vegan cuisine, food sourcing, community impact, and the relationship between food and self-care. It also delves into the unique environment of Amani Gardens and the Crenshaw Food Hub, highlighting the role of chefs in the food system. The conversation delves into the importance of maintaining a high standard in food and lifestyle, the need for infrastructure and community support, and the role of policymakers in promoting healthy food access. It also emphasizes the significance of cultural vibrancy and community acceptance in sustaining a healthier food system. Takeaways Alkaline Vegan Cuisine Community Impact Food Sourcing Chef's Role in the Food System High standards in food and lifestyle are essential for promoting confidence and trust in the products and services offered. Infrastructure, community support, and collaboration are crucial for the success of food-related businesses and initiatives. Policymakers and advocates need to focus on not just providing access to healthy food, but also on creating excitement, culture, and vibrancy within communities. Chapters 00:00 Food and Self-Care Relationship
17 Jun 2026
Farmer Ken Reveals what it really takes to build a farm (pt 2)
In Part 2 of this Secure the Soil interview, Farmer Ken explains how urban farmers can navigate farm grants, agricultural policy, government programs, land access, and food system advocacy in California. Farmer Ken shares lessons from working within agricultural systems and discusses why representation at the policy level is critical for urban farmers and historically underserved communities. The conversation examines how organizations such as the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the USDA Farm Service Agency can support farmers, along with the challenges growers often face when trying to access funding, technical assistance, land, and institutional resources. This episode also explores the importance of joining agricultural boards, advisory groups, industry networks, and food policy spaces. Farmer Ken explains why farmers must participate in the ecosystems where decisions are made and how stronger community involvement can help shape a more equitable and innovative food system. In this episode: 00:00 Navigating California Agriculture 11:04 Farm Grants and Government Resources 19:16 Agricultural Policy and Farmer Advocacy 29:40 Representation in the Food System 39:11 Building Partnerships and Long-Term Opportunity Resources: Farmer Ken’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_ken (https://www.instagram.com/farmer_ken) California Department of Food and Agriculture: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov (https://www.cdfa.ca.gov) USDA Farm Service Agency: https://www.fsa.usda.gov (https://www.fsa.usda.gov) Farm to School Program: https://www.farmtoschool.org (https://www.farmtoschool.org) Healthy Soils Program: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/HealthySoils/ (https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/HealthySoils/) Subscribe to Secure the Soil for conversations about farm funding, land access, food policy, urban agriculture, sustainable farming, and the future of California’s food system. #FarmGrants #FoodPolicy #UrbanAgriculture #FarmerKen #CaliforniaAgriculture #LandAccess #USDA #CDFA #SustainableFarming #SecureTheSoil
17 Jun 2026
How Urban Farmers Find Land, Grants and Opportunity in California (pt 1)
In Part 1 of this two-part Secure the Soil conversation, Temu Martin sits down with Farmer Ken to explore his journey from growing up around agriculture in Ohio to building an urban farming business in California. Farmer Ken shares how his childhood experiences shaped his relationship with farming, what inspired him to return to the land, and the challenges he faced while establishing a sustainable farm in the Los Angeles region. The conversation explores the realities of starting a farm, developing a business, accessing land, building community relationships, and creating a long-term vision for urban agriculture. This episode offers an honest look at what it takes to move from an interest in growing food to becoming a working farmer. It also highlights the role urban farms can play in improving local food access, educating communities, creating economic opportunity, and strengthening California’s food system. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to Urban Farming and Farmer Ken 11:04 The Journey to Establishing a Farm Business 19:16 Building a Sustainable Urban Farm 29:40 Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Agriculture 39:11 Building Community and Farming Resources Guest: Farmer Ken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_ken (https://www.instagram.com/farmer_ken) Subscribe to Secure the Soil for conversations about urban farming, land access, sustainable agriculture, food justice, community development, and California food policy. #FarmerKen #UrbanFarming #UrbanAgriculture #CaliforniaFarming #SustainableAgriculture #LosAngelesFarming #CommunityFarming #SecureTheSoil
8 Jun 2026
ep 9- From Dr. Sebi to Community Gardens: Detox, Deprogram & Reclaim Your Health
The conversation delves into the journey of healthy living advocacy, influenced by personal experiences and the teachings of herbal healers like Dr. Sebi. The discussion also explores the concept of detoxification, deprogramming, and the biblical perspective on health and understanding. The conversation delves into the spiritual and personal impact of community gardening, highlighting the unexpected opportunities and positive changes it can bring. It emphasizes the role of community gardening in promoting unity and fostering a healthier community, both physically and spiritually. Takeaways Healthy living advocacy Detox and deprogram Biblical perspective on health Community gardening fosters a healthy spirit and soul Starting a community garden can lead to unexpected opportunities Getting involved in community gardening can positively impact mental and physical health Community gardening can inspire others to get involved and make a positive change Community gardening promotes unity and a healthier community Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healthy Living Advocacy 08:13 Influence of Dr. Sebi and Other Herbal Healers 18:44 The Three Ds: Detach, Detox, and Deprogram 29:12 Biblical Perspective on Health and Understanding 37:35 Getting Started in Community Gardening and Its Impact 45:06 Community Gardening and Personal Well-being 50:11 Creating a Healthier Community Through Community Gardening
28 May 2026
EP.8 -Food Justice in LA:
In this episode of Secure the Soil, Temu Martin sits down with Janet, a food justice organizer, writer, and community advocate from Southeast Los Angeles, for a deep conversation on food justice, urban agriculture, environmental justice, policy, and community power in LA. Janet shares how her journey began through environmental justice work, learning about decolonizing the diet, and understanding how food, land, health, policy, and systemic inequality are all connected. Together, we explore how government systems shape what communities have access to, why urban agriculture must be taken seriously in city and county policy, and how everyday people can organize to hold institutions accountable. This conversation is about more than food. It is about land, health, environmental justice, community healing, and the fight to create systems that actually serve the people most impacted by them. Topics covered: Food justice, urban agriculture, decolonizing diets, environmental justice, LA County food policy, community gardens, land access, public accountability, Southeast Los Angeles, food equity, and building power from the ground up. Subscribe to Secure the Soil for conversations on food systems, land access, agriculture, policy, and the future of community-led change in California.
9 May 2026
ep 7.- The Map
The conversation delves into the complexities of navigating California's land equity ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ecosystem around land equity. It explores the challenges and nuances of accessing the system, the disconnect between policymakers, land stewards, and the public, and the identification of entry points and mapping of resources. The discussion also highlights the practical steps for utilizing the information, engaging with the ecosystem, and supporting the mission and initiatives. Takeaways Navigating California's Land Equity Ecosystem Understanding the Ecosystem Around Land Equity Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Land Equity Ecosystem 06:05 Challenges and Nuances of Accessing the System 11:07 Identifying Entry Points and Mapping Resources 23:23 Utilizing the Information and Building Leverage 38:39 Building a Movement and Supporting the Work
29 Apr 2026
The Allensworth Blueprint
In Part 2 of this conversation, Tekoah takes us deeper into the story of Allensworth — not just as a historic Black town, but as a living blueprint for land ownership, economic development, and community-led innovation in California. We explore how the Allensworth Progressive Association is working to reclaim land, build sustainable economic systems, and create real pathways for multi-generational community ownership. This episode goes beyond preservation — it’s about activation, strategy, and building a future rooted in justice. Tekoah also breaks down the real barriers standing in the way: policy challenges, limited access to capital, and long-standing systems that were never built for equitable land control. But alongside those realities, we highlight the solutions — collaboration, organizing, and community-driven models that are opening new doors for food justice and land equity. If you’re interested in Allensworth history, Black land ownership, California agriculture, food justice, and community development, this episode connects the past to the present and shows why Allensworth still matters today. Part 2 is about resilience, execution, and building something that lasts. 🌱
20 Apr 2026
EP 5. know your past to grow your future
Every food system has an origin story—and in California, that story is written into the land itself. In this episode of Secure the Soil, we trace the roots of California’s agricultural system through Allensworth, one of the state’s first self-sustaining Black towns, founded by Colonel Allen Allensworth. Built on land ownership, self-determination, and economic independence, Allensworth was more than a town — it was a bold vision for what freedom could look like when Black communities had access to land and the power to shape their own future. I’m joined by TK Kadoura, Associate Director of the Allensworth Progressive Association, for a conversation about how that legacy continues to echo through California’s modern food system. Together, we explore what Allensworth can teach us about land access, community development, and the possibility of building a more equitable agricultural future. We also talk about the role of farming as an economic engine, the realities of building with land, and why historic models still matter when we’re imagining what comes next. This episode lays the groundwork for a bigger conversation: not just where California’s food system comes from, but where it can go. Secure the Soil is a platform dedicated to turning land policy, history, and lived experience into actionable insight — bridging communities, farmers, and the systems that shape how we grow, share, and sustain food.
7 Apr 2026
power, policy & the land pt.1
In this episode of Secure the Soil, we sit down with Nelson Hawkins—Chair of the California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force and founder of the Ujamaa Farmer Collective—to break down what it really takes to secure land in today’s agricultural system. From building a collective that secured public funding to helping shape statewide policy, Nelson shares how farmers and communities can move from being landless to landowners. We dive into the Task Force recommendations, land access strategies, and the real opportunities emerging in what many are calling a once-in-a-generation land transfer. This conversation bridges the gap between policy and practice—showing how land, power, and wealth are all connected. If you’re a farmer, advocate, or someone looking to access land, funding, or influence in the food system, this episode gives you the blueprint. the convo was so good we had to split it in two
30 Mar 2026
ep 4- the crisis
The podcast episode delves into the formation and work of the California Agricultural Land Task Force, highlighting the personal journey and community involvement of the host, Timothy Martin. It explores the task force's goals, subcommittees, and outreach efforts, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and advocacy in shaping policy recommendations. Takeaways Community engagement is crucial for shaping policy recommendations The California Agricultural Land Task Force aims to address land equity issues and protect agricultural land from conversion to development Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Secure the Soil Podcast 08:36 Land Equity Crisis in California 17:16 Composition and Goals of the Task Force 25:04 Subcommittees and Community Outreach 30:29 Submission of Task Force Report
23 Mar 2026
Grassroots.AI.Resources
The podcast explores the future of California's food system, focusing on the California Agricultural Land Task Force recommendations. It delves into grassroots approaches, urban agroecology, AI utilization, and accessing resources for community development. Takeaways Grassroots approach Urban agroecology AI utilization Accessing resources for community development Chapters 00:00 Accessing Resources for Community Development
22 Mar 2026
Secure The Soil Episode 2: " Your Move"
SECURE THE SOIL — EPISODE 2 " Check... Your Move.." We back. 🌱 Episode 1 we drew the blueprint.. now we build the foundation In Episode 2 we break down all 3 keys — the real framework for how everyday people get positioned for the California Agricultural Reset. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real talk about what the experts are actually saying and how WE apply it. We getting into all of it: 🌱 Key 1 — Grassroots Strategy Start where you are. Your block. Your vacant lot. Your community. Urban AgroEcology is real and it's one of the most powerful entry points we got. You don't need acres. You need consistency. 🤖 Key 2 — Leverage AI Educate. Innovate. Implement. AI ain't just for tech bros — it's a tool and it's time WE pick it up. We breaking down exactly how to use it for grants, business plans, advocacy, and more. 💰 Key 3 — Use Other People's Money This might be the most slept on key. The grants, the federal programs, the state allocations — the money already exists. Our communities just haven't been told where to look. We changing that. And we set up exactly what's coming in Episode 3 — because that's when we go straight to the source. The Task Force. The recommendations. The real roadmap. If you slept on Episode 1 go back and watch it first. Then lock in here. 🎙️ Secure The Soil | Kingdom Come Agriculture #SecureTheSoil #Episode2 #The3Keys #LandEquity #FoodJustice #CaliforniaAgriculture #LandReset #GrassrootsMovement #LeverageAI #KingdomComeAgriculture #LosAngeles #CommunityFirst #BlackAgriculture #UrbanFarming
22 Mar 2026
For The People who weren't told
Ayy, welcome to Secure The Soil. 🌱 This is where it starts. Episode 1 is the foundation — who this show is for, why we built it, and why RIGHT NOW is unlike any moment we've seen in California's food system history. The Great Agricultural Reset is not coming. It's already here. Land is shifting. Policies are moving. And most of our communities don't even know it's happening. In this episode we break down what the reset actually is, why it matters for everyday people — not just landowners and policy insiders — and how WE can get into position before the window closes. We also introduce the 3 keys. The framework that experts keep coming back to when they talk about how regular people get in the game: 🔑 Start grassroots — where you are, with what you have 🤖 Leverage AI — educate, innovate, implement 💰 Use Other People's Money — the resources already exist This is the beginning of the movement. If you don't watch anything else — watch this first. 🎙️ Secure The Soil | Kingdom Come Agriculture
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