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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:Onion River Review Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Onion River Review Launch Party \nFriday\, April 4\, at 5:30 p.m.\nPomerleau Alumni Center \nJoin us to celebrate the launch of this year’s publication of the Onion River Review – St. Mike’s literary journal. Those whose work is featured are welcome to read and/or share a word about their pieces\, and all are welcome to come listen. There will be snacks and drinks!
URL:https://www.smcvt.edu/event/onion-river-review-launch-party/
LOCATION:Pomerleau Alumni Center
CATEGORIES:Onion River Review
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SUMMARY:SMC Farm Tours
DESCRIPTION:Never been down to the SMC Farm? Meet leaders in our Farm & Food Program at Pomerleau Alumni Center at 2pm\, 3pm\, and 4pm to get a full introduction and tour of our space! Please wear closed toed shoes\, and consider wearing sun protection and bug spray.  \nTerrain is uneven\, so please email Portia Butrym\, Project & Outreach Coordinator\, at pbutrym@smcvt.edu if you need any accommodations.
URL:https://www.smcvt.edu/event/smc-farm-tours/
LOCATION:Pomerleau Alumni Center
CATEGORIES:The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment
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