29. Figure It Out As You Go Along with with Leah Penniman

In this episode of The Best Thing, Antonio Neves talks to farmer, food justice activist, author, and the co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, Leah Penniman. In a raw and honest conversation, Leah talks about food apartheid and her four-year journey to build a home with her own hands. This episode will expose the connection between agriculture and race and how it has shaped our history. You'll be inspired to learn more, work more, and see the world through a new lens.  Links Soul Fire Farm Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land Donate to Soul fire Farm  Leah’s Instagram Leah’s interview with Dr. Mark Hyman on the Farmacy Podcast   Quick Episode Summary: Meet Leah Food apartheid Food in the current social climate Reclaiming the heritage of black farming  Educating youth about farming and agriculture The best thing that happened to Leah There’s power in naivety The challenges and personal growth building a family business Why Leah's grandmother started farming Follow your ancestors