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White People Own 98 Percent of Rural Land. Young Farmers Are Asking for It Back.

White People Own 98 Percent of Rural Land. Young Farmers Are Asking for It Back.

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White People Own 98 Percent of Rural Land. Young Farmers Are Asking for It Back.

FromBite

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Black families own just one percent of the country’s arable land. But that’s despite the fact US agriculture has deep roots in African traditions. Leah Penniman, author of the book Farming While Black, delves into the roots of our modern farming practices, and talks about a growing movement among young Black and indigenous farmers to reclaim lost land. Plus: A dispatch from Minneapolis, where a Jamaican restaurant has transformed into a protest supply hub.
Released:
Jun 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Bite is a podcast for people who think hard about their food. Join acclaimed food and farming blogger Tom Philpott, Mother Jones editors Kiera Butler and Maddie Oatman, and a tantalizing guest list of writers, farmers, scientists, and chefs as they uncover the surprising stories behind what ends up on your plate. We'll help you digest the food news du jour, explore the politics and science of what you eat and why—and deliver plenty of tasty tidbits along the way.