Black soilship
June 12, 2023
Just 1.4 percent of farmers in the U.S. are Black, a number that has been eroded by discriminatory practices for more than a century
Land and Atmospheric Science (LAAS) graduate student Tiffany LaShae is documenting the relationships of Black farmers to the rich soil of the southern U.S. She recently published a guide to “Black soilship” in the Black Belt region, a document that blends soil science with oral history: “Black farmers are here, forging forward with resilience and creativity.” Read the full story via SPARK, an e-zine that amplifies the research, experiences, and voices of BIPOC graduate researchers.
