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Hi there,
We need PR assistance with a documentary on the legacy of Black farmers. We kicked off a 12 Month - 12 City Tour in September 2022.
Rhythms of the Land Documentary by Dr. Gail P. Myers
During the summer of 2012, Dr. Myers toured 10 southern states -- Texas, Arkansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida -- interviewing over 30 farmers, sharecroppers, and gardeners and a 5th generation coil basket weaver. Several of these interviews are with elders, 98, 92, and 109. Suffice it to say, the wisdom and personalities of the elders farmers are infectious. These interviews represent generations of cultural traditions of Black farming philosophy that honors land, sustainability, God, family and love for their community.
Hearing their stories will honor these US farmers, sharecroppers, and gardeners and spotlight the connection between biological and cultural diversity that will connect us to our roots, especially our future farmers, and youth.
The film will spotlight an array of farmers, rice growers, hog ranchers, dairy ranchers, barefoot farmers, sharecroppers, basket-weavers, shrimp farmers, vegetable farmers, and gardeners, each sharing their memorable stories with us for the first time.
Are you available to assist?Thanks,
Elaine
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About Farms to Grow, Inc
Location:
PO BOX 10504, OAKLAND, CA 94610, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist African American farmers and other socially disadvantaged farmers/ranchers maintain and create sustainable farms and spaces to grow food and motivate the next generation of farmers to grow sustainable and with community in mind.
Description
FARMS TO GROW, INC is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to working with Black farmers and socially disadvantaged sustainable farmers around the country. Farms To Grow, Inc. is committed to sustainable farming and innovative agriculture practices which preserve the cultural and biological diversity, the agroecological balance of the local environment.
Farms To Grow, Inc. aims to increase the capacity of underserved farmers to keep their farm operations and establish farming as a viable career for future generations. Underserved farmers may include Native American, Hispanic, other minority groups, women, the physically challenged and limited access organic farmers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4521 Telegraph AvenueOakland, CA 94609
DATE POSTED
June 1, 2023
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Journalism
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer according to your availability.