Farming While Black Documentary - Next Thursday at 6 pm

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This film may be of interest to you. Please read the email below from Deanna Lloyd of the OSU Sustainability Double-Degree program – sponsor of this free film showing, along with Benton County Master Gardener Association.

 

Hi All,

Please join us for a free public screening of the documentary Farming While Black followed by a panel discussion with local farmers and activists. This award-winning feature-length documentary film examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation who are reconnecting to their Afro-Indigenous regenerative agricultural roots to heal and find strength and inspiration in the land. The documentary features Leah Penniman, author of the book with the same name and co-founder of Soul Fire Farm.  

 

Date/Time: Thursday, May 15th, 6pm
Location: OSU LINC Building, Room #210
Cost: Free!

Parking:  Nearest parking lot to the LINC building is south of the Linus Pauling Building. It is located off of SW 30^th St. between SW Jefferson and SW Campus Way. There is also parking to the west of the Crop Science Building. Parking is free after 5pm.

 

Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqMM2bKFiV8

 

Moderated panel following the film: 

• David Barron, Cross-Eyed Cricket Farms and Friends Agriculture Co-op
• Mark Decena, director, writer, and producer, Kontent Films
• Charlotte Epps, Leticia Carson Legacy Project and OSU Reciprocity Garden

Co-sponsored by: OSU Sustainability Double-Degree Program and Benton County Master Gardener Association in collaboration with and support of Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener Program