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Justin Giuliano shares about gardening and his work with biochar and soil research. He talks about the growing practices he follows, crops he grows, and foods he enjoys. Justin likewise discusses factors that have influenced his work, as well as other black farmers, such as racial dynamics and land access.

Justin Giuliano shares about gardening and his work with biochar and soil research. He talks about the growing practices he follows, crops he grows, and foods he enjoys. Justin likewise discusses factors that have influenced his work, as well as other black farmers, such as racial dynamics and land access.

Jules Allen, owner and founder of Sustainable Lifestyle Gardens, discusses both his childhood and current-day practices with food, gardening, cooking, and more. He also cites the importance of all people gardening and spending time outside as well as his family's historical connections to the south and agriculture. Plant varieties discussed include sugar cane, zucchini, okra, peppers, blueberries, and more.

Jules Allen, owner and founder of Sustainable Lifestyle Gardens, discusses both his childhood and current-day practices with food, gardening, cooking, and more. He also cites the importance of all people gardening and spending time outside as well as his family's historical connections to the south and agriculture. Plant varieties discussed include sugar cane, zucchini, okra, peppers, blueberries, and more.

Georgia-based farmer Keisha Cameron discusses her farming operation - growing Indigo for fiber dying, raising a herd of sheep for wool, growing a myriad of plant varieties, and sharing these resources with the public via open days at the farm. She also discusses her childhood experiences of cooking and gardening with fond memories of banana bread, cherry trees, and lasagna. Her farm work extends beyond to the other work she has done in the DEI space, highlighting the systemic racism inherent in American systems (including farming), but also the rich histories of African American farmers. Finally, she also centers on her three sons and how raising them on the farm connects to her overall values.

Georgia-based farmer Keisha Cameron discusses her farming operation - growing Indigo for fiber dying, raising a herd of sheep for wool, growing a myriad of plant varieties, and sharing these resources with the public via open days at the farm. She also discusses her childhood experiences of cooking and gardening with fond memories of banana bread, cherry trees, and lasagna. Her farm work extends beyond to the other work she has done in the DEI space, highlighting the systemic racism inherent in American systems (including farming), but also the rich histories of African American farmers. Finally, she also centers on her three sons and how raising them on the farm connects to her overall values.

Michela Williams explores her work and journey to Black to Earth, and shares the role her family played in her pursuing this community career. She shares moments that encouraged her, such as memories of her grandma and meals shared with relatives. Michela also talks about the role history plays in getting Black folks involved in food and outdoor work. She ends her interview with the notion of networks and explaining the role they will play in the future.

Michela Williams explores her work and journey to Black to Earth, and shares the role her family played in her pursuing this community career. She shares moments that encouraged her, such as memories of her grandma and meals shared with relatives. Michela also talks about the role history plays in getting Black folks involved in food and outdoor work. She ends her interview with the notion of networks and explaining the role they will play in the future.

Pearless Speller Jr. shares his story as an artist and a child who grew up in the segregated South. He talks about his family's experience as farmers in Bertie County, NC, and tells about the crops they grew and the animals they raised. Speller also touches on his college experience and the racial dynamics present.

Pearless Speller Jr. shares his story as an artist and a child who grew up in the segregated South. He talks about his family's experience as farmers in Bertie County, NC, and tells about the crops they grew and the animals they raised. Speller also touches on his college experience and the racial dynamics present.