The Food Principle: “Roots Rising” Episode Spotlights West Virginia Farmer and Visionary Jason Tartt Sr.
"We just have to go back. Return to our roots, go back to what our ancestors were doing here, and the land will speak to us." ~ Jason Tartt
Coverage of agriculture-related news and issues affecting the Appalachian region, with a focus on sustainable farming, rural development, and the contributions of Black farmers. This category highlights how agriculture shapes the local economy and environment.
"We just have to go back. Return to our roots, go back to what our ancestors were doing here, and the land will speak to us." ~ Jason Tartt
Jason Tartt one of America's rare Black farmers lives right here in West Virginia, and he’s incorporating a myriad of crops, including hemp, on his farm to help heal the community.
"We are used and then left out"