Episode 112 - Ashley Smith, Black Soil

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Black Soil's Ashle…

An episode of the Think Humanities podcast, hosted by Think Humanities, titled "Episode 112 - Ashley Smith, Black Soil" was published on December 11, 2019 and runs 34 minutes.

December 11, 2019 ·34m · Think Humanities

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Host Bill Goodman is joined by Black Soil's Ashley Smith. Representing 1.4% of the primary farm operators in the state, black farmers account for less than 600 of the more than 76,000 agricultural operations in Kentucky. Black Soil's mission is to reconnect black Kentuckians to their legacy and heritage in agriculture. By bringing together urban families with rural and urban based black farmers/growers/producers across the state, Black Soil helps introduce opportunities in agriculture that promote self-sufficiency, encourage healthy living, and activate cooperative economics. Black Soil seeks to help foster a greater market share for black farmers and producers as they provide healthy food options to a larger consumer base. Learn more about Black Soil and upcoming events at www.blacksoil.life.

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Host Bill Goodman is joined by Black Soil's Ashley Smith. Representing 1.4% of the primary farm operators in the state, black farmers account for less than 600 of the more than 76,000 agricultural operations in Kentucky. Black Soil's mission is to reconnect black Kentuckians to their legacy and heritage in agriculture. By bringing together urban families with rural and urban based black farmers/growers/producers across the state, Black Soil helps introduce opportunities in agriculture that promote self-sufficiency, encourage healthy living, and activate cooperative economics. Black Soil seeks to help foster a greater market share for black farmers and producers as they provide healthy food options to a larger consumer base. Learn more about Black Soil and upcoming events at www.blacksoil.life.

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