Where have all the Black farmers gone?
A little over a hundred years ago, there was an abundance of Black farmers in the U.S., and the vast majority of them farmed in the South. But today, less than 2% of farmers are Black, and what was once a flourishing vocation in Black America has now become something of a novelty. Yet despite decades of decline and documented discrimination, Black farmers are finding ways to thrive as they inspire the next generation of growers.
Featuring:
Shirlette Ammons, creator of the podcast series Tending
Aallyah Wright, rural issues reporter for Capital B News
Links:
You can listen to Tending here…
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