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SUMMARY:Community & Networking Event: Dale Bell and the Journey of the Black Farmer from Sharecropping to Black Farmer Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Dale Bell is the Associate Programs Director for Comprehensive Community Development at Edmundite Missions in Selma\, Alabama. He invites the Vermont farming and food community to gather to build connections and support the Black Farmer Initiative in Rural Alabama. \nDale will speak on “Planting New Seeds: the Journey of the Black Farmer from Sharecropping to Black Farmer Prosperity.”\nThis presentation traces the transformation of Black farmers from the era of sharecropping – where many worked land they did not own under exploitative conditions – to the modern pursuit of land ownership\, agricultural independence\, and economic stability. Grounded in the teachings of Dr. King and the work of the Edmundite Missions\, it examines the challenges Black farmers have historically faced\, including limited access to resources\, discriminatory lending practices\, and generational barriers to ownership. Despite these obstacles\, the narrative emphasizes the resilience\, skill\, and determination of Black agricultural communities as they reclaim their agricultural legacy. New initiatives\, including impact grants\, heirs property workshops\, entrepreneurship training and community programs\, are helping to support and empower Black farmers by expanding access to equipment\, education\, capital\, and land. Through these efforts\, Black farmers are planting new seeds of opportunity – transforming historical hardship into modern prosperity and building a stronger\, more equitable future in agriculture.
URL:https://www.smcvt.edu/event/community-networking-event-dale-bell-and-the-journey-of-the-black-farmer-from-sharecropping-to-black-farmer-prosperity/
LOCATION:Pomerleau Alumni Center
CATEGORIES:Division of Edmundite Mission,Environmental Science and Environmental Studies,The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment
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SUMMARY:Branching Out Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Leahy Institute for Environment is hosting the inaugural Branching Out Symposium—an evening of presentations and celebration focused on Teaching\, Learning\, and Leadership in\, for\, and about the environment. The event will be held January 29th from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in the Roy Room. \nThe goal of the event is to uplift the work of students\, faculty and staff\, and highlight the many ways we learn about and care for the environment —across fields\, disciplines\, and lived experiences. The Leahy Instittue for the Environment looks forward to showcasing work that may not be traditionally labeled “environmental” but speaks to themes of sustainability\, justice\, community\, identity\, or our relationships with place. Alumni and local business partners are invited to join us for networking\, conversation\, and community building around shared environmental values and practices. \nFull Event Schedule\n5:30-6:30pm\nEnjoy light snacks and refreshments while connecting with local alumni and community businesses during an informal networking opportunity \n6:00-7:00pm\nKick off the evening with a warm welcome from Kristyn Achilich\, Director of the Leahy Institute for the Environment\, and hear from student speaker(s) as we transition into a dynamic series of presentations that showcase their work and perspectives. \n7:10-8:00pm\nExplore the poster session through an interactive gallery walk\, with time to mingle\, ask questions\, and connect with presenters. \n8:00-8:30pm\nJoin local alumni and local businesses for an engaging networking session with time to mingle\, share ideas\, and build meaningful connections.
URL:https://www.smcvt.edu/event/branching-out-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment
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