Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare | Featuring Leah Penniman

Diversity is resiliency. Plain and simple. In this episode of Herbal Radio, Bevin Clare and Leah Penniman explore food sovereignty and actionable steps anyone can take to create positive change in the world. Leah serves as Co-Director and Farm Manager of Soul Fire Farm, founded in 2010. She has over 20 years of experience as a soil steward and food sovereignty activist, having worked at the Food ProjectFarm SchoolMany Hands Organic FarmYouth Grow and with farmers internationally in Ghana, Haiti, and Mexico. She sees momentum around young people of color returning to the land, engaging in agriculture. That’s one reason she’s mentoring the next generation of activist farmers. Leah’s book, Farming While Black, is a manual for African-heritage people to reclaim their rightful place in the food system. We encourage listeners to check out the resources linked below.

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Meet the Herbalist with Bevin Clare | Featuring Leah Penniman

Diversity is resiliency. Plain and simple. In this episode of Herbal Radio, Bevin Clare and Leah Penniman explore food sovereignty and actionable steps anyone can take to create positive change in the world. Leah serves as Co-Director and Farm Manager of Soul Fire Farm, founded in 2010. She has over 20 years of experience as a soil steward and food sovereignty activist, having worked at the Food ProjectFarm SchoolMany Hands Organic FarmYouth Grow and with farmers internationally in Ghana, Haiti, and Mexico. She sees momentum around young people of color returning to the land, engaging in agriculture. That’s one reason she’s mentoring the next generation of activist farmers. Leah’s book, Farming While Black, is a manual for African-heritage people to reclaim their rightful place in the food system. We encourage listeners to check out the resources linked below.

Episode Resources:

Learn More about Bevin Clare, Herbalist and Nutritionist.

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Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world.

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Topics: Herbal Radio

Alyssa

Written by Alyssa on December 16, 2021

Alyssa leads Mountain Rose Herbs’ talented HR team as HR Director. She has more than 20 years of experience in both leadership and support roles in sustainability and people operations. Fostering positive company culture through authentic connections and employee engagement programs gives Alyssa a sense of pride in the workplace. Growing up in an income-sharing, egalitarian community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, she’s a farm girl at heart. She received her bachelor's degree in Environmental Sociology and is always looking to expand her HR knowledge and skillset. In her off time, she enjoys gardening, reading, cooking spicy foods, and hiking with her husband, kiddos, and brindle pup named Kiwi.