This month’s Love Notes was written by Lytisha Wyatt.
Love Notes – BUGS, Builders immersion, New Communities 50th anniversary
“‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” Alice Walker “Homecoming: Remembering and Reclaiming our Futures through Soil and Soul” was the theme of this…
Love Notes – Laughter and joy, Harriet’s Apothecary, and BIPOC FIRE
“May those from under our feet breathe the warmth of community unto us so that the peace we seek mounts our bodies and sits on the chairs of our hearts sprinkling love and joy around us all.” Prayer from Kounbaterzié…
Love Notes – Late summer harvests and programs, building timber frames and connections
“Nestling seeds into warm soil, pruning revolutionary tomato plants, swimming in the pond that the land allowed us to have I was reminded that when we work together towards a shared dream, the land gives us its blessing and we…
Love Notes – SOULstice, BIPOC FIRE, and the height of the season
“If we can grow food together and feed ourselves, what else can we do together? The sweet potatoes, watermelon and spring onions are just a way to bring us together. Who knows what this will spin off?” Rev. Dr. Heber…
Love Notes – Our CSA begins, laughing with youth, and uprooting racism in the food system
“You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.” Malcolm X Yesterday marked the first day of our 2019 CSA! 105 families will be receiving weekly produce from us all season.…
Love Notes – Spring brings us showers, inspiration, and connections
“A Small Needful Fact” by Ross Gay Is that Eric Garner worked for some time for the Parks and Rec. Horticultural Department, which means, perhaps, that with his very large hands, perhaps, in all likelihood, he put gently into the…
Love Notes – Welcoming spring, new staff, and new connections
“To grow your own food gives you power and dignity.” Karen Washington At the end of March, our 2019 staff and NEFOC coordinators Stephanie and Çaca convened at Wildseed for laughter and shared meals at our annual staff retreat. We…
Love Notes – Connecting with BIPOC farmers and preparing for our season
“Truth, to me, goes beyond just being honest with others, but with yourself as well. My mom always told me that if you can’t be true to yourself, you will be lost in your journey.” Maryori Marie Conde Soul Fire…
Love Notes – BIPOC FIRE and Builders Immersion, support farmworkers and black farmers
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” ~ Audre Lorde Shot from Taina Asili’s music documentary. “A big part of…