Agriculture and Ancestral Wisdom

What did the queen mothers of Manya Krobo ask the speaker about American farmers?

• If they used modern farming equipment

• If they prayed, sang, or danced for the seeds

• If they grew only one type of crop

• If they used fertilizers

Why did ancestral grandmothers braid seeds into their hair?

• To trade them for food

• To preserve their cultural heritage

• To hide them from slave traders

• To keep their hair healthy

What type of knowledge was braided into the seeds by the grandmothers?

• Technological knowledge

• Ecosystemic and cultural knowledge

• Political knowledge

• Medical knowledge

What did settlers armed with the white Christian doctrine of Discovery do?

• Built schools and hospitals

• Perpetuated genocide and enslaved millions

• Promoted sustainable farming

• Encouraged cultural exchange

What percentage of agricultural land is white-owned in the United States?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 98%

What are some of the health issues that disproportionately affect people of color due to the food system?

• Flu and cold

• Diabetes and heart disease

• Allergies and arthritis

• Cancer and asthma

Who was Dr. George Washington Carver?

• A famous chef

• A musician

• A black agronomist at Tuskegee University

• A politician

What did Booker T. Washington promote?

• Hydroponic farming

• Diversified small farms and Farm to Table strategies

• Large-scale industrial farming

• Urban gardening

What was the mission of Soul Fire Farm when it was founded in 2010?

• To become the largest farm in the state

• To reclaim ancestral belonging to land and end racism in the food system

• To produce only organic vegetables

• To create a tourist attraction

What farming practices does Soul Fire Farm use?

• Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

• Genetically modified crops

• Afro-indigenous practices like raised beds and no-till

• Hydroponics and aquaponics