The Color of Food: Stories of Race, Resilience and Farming

Bowens, Natasha

ISBN 10: 0865717893 / ISBN 13: 9780865717893

Published by New Society Pub, 2015

240 pages. 9.00x8.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0865717893

Synopsis:

“Anyone who eats should read this book: You will come to the table with new appreciation for the intersections between race and food . . . powerful.”―Anna Lappé, author of Diet for a Hot Planet

The growing trend of organic farming and homesteading is changing the way the farmer is portrayed in mainstream media, and yet, farmers of color are still largely left out of the picture. The Color of Food seeks to rectify this.

By recognizing the critical issues that lie at the intersection of race and food, this stunning collection of portraits and stories challenges the status quo of agrarian identity. Author, photographer, and biracial farmer Natasha Bowens’ quest to explore her own roots in the soil leads her to unearth a larger story, weaving together the seemingly forgotten history of agriculture for people of color, the issues they face today, and the culture and resilience they bring to food and farming.

The Color of Food teaches us that the food and farm movement is about more than buying local and protecting our soil. It is about preserving culture and community, digging deeply into the places we’ve overlooked, and honoring those who have come before us. Blending storytelling, photography, oral history, and unique insight, these pages remind us that true food sovereignty means a place at the table for everyone.

“Natasha Bowens, through her compelling stories and powerful images of a rainbow of farmers, reminds us that the industrialization of our food system and the oppression of our people―two sides of the same coin―will, if not confronted, sow the seeds of our own destruction.”―Mark Winne, author of Food Town, USA

AWARDS

• GOLD | 2015 Foreword INDIES: Social Sciences

About the Author:

Natasha Bowens is an author, farmer, and political activist whose advocacy focuses on food sovereignty and social issues. As a young biracial woman in today's agricultural movement , she is dedicated to honoring, preserving and amplifying the stories of Black, Native, Asian and Latina farmers and food activists.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Color of Food: Stories of Race, ...
Publisher: New Society Pub
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New