Anthropologist Gail Myers will discuss the persistence of racism in the food system
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM
Gail Myers is a cultural anthropologist who specializes in the anthropology of African American farming. Through her research, teaching, and writing, she documents stories of African American farmers, sharecroppers, and gardeners.
As founder of Farms to Grow, Inc. and the Freedom Farmers Market in West Oakland, CA, she has worked with black farmers, business owners, community vendors, and local, state, and federal organizations to bring produce from black farmers to low income communities. Her documentary Rhythms of the Land documents the traditional knowledge, practices, and adaptations of African American farmers.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Food Systems Initiative and Food Systems Graduate Program.