Farming While Black
Less than 2% of Black-owned farms exist today, a sharp decline from 14% in 1910, as a new generation seeks to reclaim their connection to the land.
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Less than 2% of Black-owned farms exist today, a sharp decline from 14% in 1910, as a new generation seeks to reclaim their connection to the land.
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Leah Penniman stands at Soul Fire Farm, a hub for young Black farmers in the United States. The film traces the decline of Black-owned farms from 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today. Penniman and her colleagues work to reclaim their connection to the land while advocating for the Justice for Black Farmers Act. They draw on the historical knowledge of African agrarianism, aiming to inspire a new generation to engage in sustainable farming practices.
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