OldSoul : Black Earth, Black Roots

[OldSoul]

Black Earth, Black Roots​

Vermell Lockett Jr. raises organic grass-fed cattle in the historic Black farming community of Pembroke Township, Illinois. In 1900, 13% of American farms were run by Black families. Today, there are less than 1%. Lockett shares his family's experience and love for farming as part of a proposed documentary film and education project exploring African American farming in the Midwest, "Black Earth, Black Roots: Land, Food, and Self Determination through African American Eyes" by Black Oaks Center in Pembroke. Documentary produced by Juneteenth Productions.

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[Clyde C Coger Jr]

Black Earth, Black Roots​

Vermell Lockett Jr. raises organic grass-fed cattle in the historic Black farming community of Pembroke Township, Illinois. In 1900, 13% of American farms were run by Black families. Today, there are less than 1%. Lockett shares his family's experience and love for farming as part of a proposed documentary film and education project exploring African American farming in the Midwest, "Black Earth, Black Roots: Land, Food, and Self Determination through African American Eyes" by Black Oaks Center in Pembroke. Documentary produced by Juneteenth Productions.

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Good stuff, thanks for the drop. This made me think of a Thread I had posted awhile back:



Has the Organic Movement Left Black Farmers Behind?
Discussion in 'Food Discussion and Recipes' started by Clyde C Coger Jr, Jan 4, 2016

https://destee.com/threads/has-the-organic-movement-left-black-farmers-behind.85217/

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