91 Washington Ave
Saugerties NY 12477
Phone: 845 246-4317
Fax: 845 246-0858
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Discover. Connect. Grow.
Become One with the
Land and Community
Community Read and Conversation
Monday, October 16, at 6:30pm
A practical guide for sustainable agriculture and community building using the techniques, ideas and wisdom of Black farmers.
Immerse yourself in the ancestral knowledge and holistic wisdom that has sustained Black communities for generations.
Join a rich tapestry of stories, poems and photography celebrating the life stories and history of Black farmers in the United States.
Join us for a Community Read and an extraordinary evening of conversation exploring the profound connection between humanity and our planet. In this thought-provoking conversation, we will delve deep into farming, environmentalism and our relationship with Mother Earth. Tamika Dunkley of Seasoned Gives and others will lead the conversation. We will share ideas, experience, and FOOD!
What to Expect:
Register for the Program and check out FREE copies of one, two or all three books at the Saugerties Public Library.
Review the "suggested reading list" of chapters and passages which support the topics we will discuss, listed below.
Engaging Discussions: Dive into captivating conversations guided by these enlightening books.
Community Bonding: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for a greener, more harmonious world. Gain practical tips and inspiration for living in greater harmony with the planet.
Location: Saugerties Public Library 91 Washington Ave.
Let's embark on a journey to rediscover our roots, cultivate a deeper connection to the Earth, and explore tangible ways to nurture and protect our precious home. Together, we can sow the seeds of change for a brighter, more sustainable future.
Supported with funds from the Mid-Hudson Library System.
Suggested Reading
We Are Each Other's Harvest
Chapter 2, page 15: Everyone Beneath Their Own Vine and Fig Tree: A Remembering in Seven Parts
Black Earth Wisdom
Opening, page xxv: These Roots Run Deep
Farming While Black
Pages 265-272, 286, 288, 291: Historical trauma and uplift
History
Present: Social Justice
We Are Each Other's Harvest
Chapter 6, page 43: Resilience and Reinvention
Chapter 24, page 209: Four Days in Alaskan Farm School
Black Earth Wisdom
Page 131: Old Ways
Farming While Black
Chapter 14, page 263: Healing from Trauma
We Are Each Other's Harvest
Chapter 43, page 313: A Love Letter
to Future Generations
Black Earth Wisdom
Pages 35-49: Queer Earth Biomimicry
Farming While Black
Chapter 13, pages 5-6: Defeating Defeatism in Youth
Page 228: Afro-futuristic diasporic cuisine
Chapters 15 & 16: Movement Building, White People Uprooting Racism