{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Digging In The Dirt with Kevin Gallagher","title":"\"Farming while Black\" Leah Penniman - Digging in the Dirt","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f146e3aa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1735,"description":"My guest on this ‘Digging in the dirt’ is Leah Penniman a Farmer and Co -Director and Program Manager of Soul Fire farm in upstate New York is author of the new book “Farming while Black”. A comprehensive “how to” guide that is specifically aimed at African-heritage growers seeking healthy food independence and reclaiming their place in American Agriculture.Karen Washington founder of the Garden of Happiness in the Bronx and the national organization of Black Urban Growers, says'Farming while Black' encourages us to reach for greatest and settle for nothing less. Know your history. Share and tell our stories. Pay respect and honor our elders. Pass on the gift of knowledge and fortitude to our youth. Find strength in family and community, but above all love one another, love the Earth, and be true to one’s self.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nNzPwoE1Bokx-JdcFRazwtVwWo_PDgvpLySBtCaie58/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80N2Q5/NDFhMGE1ZGE0NGU3/MmU3NmZhZDA0NzAw/YWIwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}