To kick off Earth Month in April, a Bay Area event called the Regenerative Gala will promote the concepts of ethical consumerism and fashion and art as a vehicle for change. The event s fashion show rejects so-called "fast fashion" which produces clothes in sweatshops, often made from petroleum-based synthetic fabrics. Joelle Provost, a low-impact painter whose works will be featured, said the focus is on natural fabrics produced on farms avoiding pesticides, rejuvenating the soil, and paying a living wage. .
During the 20th century, black Americans lost 90 percent of their land across the U.S. because of factors including lack of access to legal and banking systems and racial discrimination.
Duron Chavis is Chairman of the Board of the Central Virginia Agrarian Commons - a non-profit that focuses on putting land back into the hands of black farmers. He is also a community leader, an urban farmer, and an educator.
Callie Walker is a Methodist minister in rural Amelia county. She believes that reparations and restitution can take many forms. She also serves on the board of the Central Virginia Agrarian Commons and works closely with Chavis.
Agriculture is at the heart of our region’s health and food security. Yet New England is losing about 1,500 acres of farmland every year. With more farmers aging out of the business, and many of their children choosing other occupations, it’s vital to.