There is a profound difference between talking about sustainability and putting your hands on the bark of a tree that will soon become a structural beam. On March 26 & 27, we moved beyond theory and into the forest for our Sustainable Forestry & Hyperlocal Materials Workshop. This event wasn't just a technical demonstration; it was a powerful collaboration. We were honored to co-host this session alongside members of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives , an organization that has spent...

High Hog Farm Established in 2014 by Keisha and Warren Cameron in Grayson, GA, High Hog Farm operates as a vital educational and agricultural center dedicated to Black agrarianism and a restorative approach to land stewardship. The farm represents a "returning-generation" narrative, successfully merging ancestral knowledge with contemporary regenerative methods (including permaculture and silvopasture) to actively rejuvenate the soil and foster a resilient ecosystem. While producing specialty...

Date: September 27-28, 2025 This past September, our AfroEcology Series led us to a truly inspiring location: Iron Lion Farm for a special "Camp and Learn Field Day." This dynamic event, rooted in a shared vision of self-sufficiency and ecological knowledge, provided an invaluable opportunity for farmers and growers to get hands-on experience with building sustainable farm infrastructure. Iron Lion Farms, a brilliant example of regenerative practice and community engagement, hosted a day...