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Leah Penniman is an American anomaly: black, female, and a farmer. In 2016, Penniman hit the streets of Albany, New York, to protest the police brutality that killed Donald “Dontay” Ivy, 39, an unarmed local man. But her primary focus involves fighting what she considers a far more common, yet more subtly brutal, form of oppression. “Corporations, and white folks in particular, control the food system,” explains the 37-year-old. “If the means of production are in the hands of people outside our community, we are dependent on those who might not have our best interests in mind.”
Five Garden Hacks to Grow a Better Garden
Get creative with these horticultural tips, while saving money, space, and your precious time
Hell in High Water: The Story of Devils Lake, North Dakota
An eerie flood in North Dakota has wiped out roads, churches, cemeteries, and hundreds of farms.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Meredith Bell
This former catering exec’s transition to farming offered up an unusual number of twists, including life-threatening illness and natural disasters.
How to Grow Cannabis In Your Garden
With weed well on its way to being legal, it’s high time we talk about how to grow the stuff in your garden.
DIY Potting Soil Recipes for Mixing Potting Soil at Home
These “soilless” soil mixes are easy to make at home, saving you a bundle
Backyard Livestock 101: Chickens, Turkeys, Goats, and Rabbits
Thinking about taking take the leap from raising vegetables to raising things that run, jump, and poop? Read this first.
