041 | Rooted in Knowledge: Black Farming + Healing the Land with Thelonius Cook

What if the fight for healing our communities and ensuring access to fresh, nourishing food could begin with supporting the soil beneath our feet? Black farmers like Thelonious Cook are leading this movement, not only restoring land through regenerative practices but also reconnecting people to the cultural and communal power of food. This episode explores how farming is about more than crops—it’s about equity, sustainability, and reclaiming identity.

Join me as I talk with Thelonious, the founder of Mighty Thunder Cloud Edible Forest in Virginia, who shares his journey of stewarding a seven-acre family farm. We dive into how he employs indigenous and regenerative practices to replenish the land, build biodiversity, and foster healthier ecosystems. As a leader in the Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Caucus, Thelonious also explains how collaboration among farmers is revitalizing food systems, empowering communities, and inspiring new generations to reconnect with the land.

From the challenges of small-scale farming to creating accessible weekly farm boxes and supporting local markets, this conversation reveals the transformative impact of knowing where your food comes from. Whether you’re inspired to visit a farmers’ market, connect with your local growers, or reimagine the role of food in community healing, this episode is your call to action.

Tune in now to learn how Thelonious’ vision can inspire you to support Black farmers, embrace regenerative practices, and advocate for food sovereignty in your community.

Connect with Mighty Thundercloud Edible Forest: http://thundercloud.farm/

Read about Thelonius in the Golden Hour Edition of Strategic Edge: Power Moves for Businesses + Nonprofits: https://media.feliciafordandco.com/powermoves

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