Join the Ashland Food Co-op’s EDI team for a special screening of Farming While Black, a powerful documentary featuring Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, at the Varsity Theatre, located at 166 E Main St, Ashland, OR.

The film m delves into the historical challenges faced by Black farmers in the United States and highlights the efforts of a rising generation reclaiming land and reconnecting with their African agrarian roots.

Farming While Black tells the story of Black farmers, from the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today. Leah Penniman, along with fellow farmers and organizers, is leading the charge in promoting sustainable agriculture and food justice while addressing the deep-rooted inequalities that continue to plague Black communities. Through her work with Soul Fire Farm, Penniman and her team are empowering future generations of Black farmers and connecting them to their ancestral agricultural traditions that can heal both people and the planet.