Recent Scholarship

Zachary Hackney illustrates the compelling story behind his path into community gardening. He begins with a backstory detailing his upbringing in Farmville, North Carolina and how it shaped his passion for gardening and community organizing. Hackney then describes his role as community garden director and President of Farmville Food Hub, highlighting the diverse plant varieties cultivated there. He emphasizes how the garden has become a center for community empowerment, community building, and bringing joy back to food.

Zachary Hackney illustrates the compelling story behind his path into community gardening. He begins with a backstory detailing his upbringing in Farmville, North Carolina and how it shaped his passion for gardening and community organizing. Hackney then describes his role as community garden director and President of Farmville Food Hub, highlighting the diverse plant varieties cultivated there. He emphasizes how the garden has become a center for community empowerment, community building, and bringing joy back to food.

Alonzo Willoughby Jr. reflects about growing up on his family farm in segregated Farmville, NC. Alonzo mentions numerous crops that his parents grew and a few dishes that they would make. He discusses integration, housing, the farming community, development, and general life in Farmville. He concludes the interview with a few words about a book he hopes to write.

Alonzo Willoughby Jr. reflects about growing up on his family farm in segregated Farmville, NC. Alonzo mentions numerous crops that his parents grew and a few dishes that they would make. He discusses integration, housing, the farming community, development, and general life in Farmville. He concludes the interview with a few words about a book he hopes to write.