Imagine the typical American farmer. Many people visualize sun-roughened skin; faded overalls; and calloused hands—hands that are usually white. While there's no doubt the growing trend of organic farming and homesteading is changing how the farmer is portrayed in mainstream media; farmers of color are still largely left out of the picture.The Color of Food seeks to rectify this. By recognizing the critical issues that lie at the intersection of race and food; this stunning collection of portraits and stories challenges the status quo of agrarian identity. Author; photographer; and biracial farmer Natasha Bowens's quest to explore her own roots in the soil leads her to unearth a larger story; weaving together the seemingly forgotten history of agriculture for people of color; the issues they face today; and the culture and resilience they bring to food and farming.The Color of Food teaches us that the food and farm movement is about more than buying local and protecting our soil. It is about preserving culture and community; digging deeply into the places we've overlooked; and honoring those who have come before us. Blending storytelling; photography; oral history; and unique insight; these pages remind us that true food sovereignty means a place at the table for everyone.Natasha Bowens is an author; farmer; and creator of the multimedia project The Color of Food. Her advocacy focuses on food sovereignty and social issues.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful. An interesting read!By Les StewartFrom Ulster to Carolina is very interesting if you have any interest in Scoth-Irish immigration to the New World of North America. This book explains why the Scotts were in Ireland and how they lived. It also tells why and how they left to go to the Colonies and then to the United States. I found it very interesting in describing the way the Scotch-Irish people settled and survived in the new frontier of the Carolinas as my own ancestors were among them and I know where they lived. It makes it easier to understand how and why they did things as I work on my family history although my family is not mentioned in the book.16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Scot's as buffer between the English Irish: did it work?By S. McCabeA very interesting; educational and enjoyable little book; it explains so much in it's 67 pages. It gave me a better understanding of the activity between England; Scotland and Ireland. Enjoy4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Lots of good informationBy RoleafVery informative in my research of how my ancestors from Scotland managed to survive after they came to America. Has a short introduction of situations which lead to their coming to America.
