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Leah Penniman

Farmers bend to harvest and grow plants.

‘Farming While Black’: Cultivating food- and racial-justice in upstate New York

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In her new book, “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land,” Leah Penniman describes her journey as a woman of color reclaiming space in the agricultural world while providing a comprehensive guide for others who want to follow her path.

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