The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism,

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism, "food apartheid," and the vital role of the Black farming movement in fostering environmental sustainability and worker cooperatives to ensure healthy, local food access for all.

Executive Director Doria Robinson (Urban Tilth) and Andrea Talley (Mandela Grocery Cooperative) shared insights on farming and food access for BIPOC communities. Noted author Natalie Baszile (*Queen Sugar*, *We Are Each Other's Harvest*) moderated. This program was supported by San Francisco Foundation's Bay Area Leads donors. Become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership

Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He

Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He began by addressing the "third elephant in the room": climate change.

Kirschenmann emphasized that climate change is already impacting regions worldwide, citing examples like Australia, China, and California. His insights underscore the urgent need to confront this global challenge within agricultural practices.

Kickapoo and Sac-and-Fox elder Fred will speak on "Breath of Spirit and Sweet Grass of Humor," focusing on preserving his ancestors' Earth-centered spirituality.

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Kickapoo and Sac-and-Fox elder Fred will speak on "Breath of Spirit and Sweet Grass of Humor," focusing on preserving his ancestors' Earth-centered spirituality.

Explore further by visiting the Earth and Spirit YouTube channel, accessible through their website: Earth and Spirit.

Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, asserts that organic farming doesn't automatically equate to sustainability. He advocates for a shift

Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, asserts that organic farming doesn't automatically equate to sustainability. He advocates for a shift from a "steady state" to "resiliency," noting that "greening up" isn't enough.

Kirschenmann, a third-generation organic farmer and long-time leader, highlights the unsustainable depletion of finite energy (hydrocarbons) and water resources. He warns that technology alone cannot provide substitute solutions. This insight stems from his talk at the Organicology conference.

Announcing the Anniversary Edition of Fred L. Miller's "How to Calm Down Even if You're Absolutely, Totally Nuts." The title reflects today's increasing difficulty in finding calm. Miller, an

Announcing the Anniversary Edition of Fred L. Miller's "How to Calm Down Even if You're Absolutely, Totally Nuts." The title reflects today's increasing difficulty in finding calm. Miller, an author and teacher, developed his methods after 25 years in demanding television production and advertising, experiences that nearly drove him "nuts."

Read the first chapter here or purchase the book on Amazon here.