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Black Earth: A Family’s Journey from Enslavement to Reclamation

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Isaiah White harvests kale at his familys fifth-generation farm in Warren County, where the U.S. In 2021, he carried out the ultimate act of reclamation, purchasing the plantation house and surrounding 2.5 From the main house, we drive at 45 mph for 10 minutes, and were still on former plantation land.

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These State Lawmakers Are Collaborating on Policies that Support Regenerative Agriculture

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“Context is everything,” says Hawaii State Representative Amy Perruso, whose state’s plantation history has resulted in a distinct political and agricultural landscape. Their insight is essential to creating sustainable, culturally sensitive, and region-specific policies, she says.