A Weekend of Celebrating the Harvest

The first weekend of October 2009 was a weekend of cultivation and celebration – of the emotional, spiritual and physical work that has occurred over the last 7-8 months, as well as nourishment to rejuvinate our energies and continue the work that lies ahead.

On Saturday, Malik Yakini and the all of the wonderful folks with the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network hosted their annual harvest festival at the D-Town Farm, featuring tours, fresh food, and guest speakers. It was an incredible expression of rebuilding community!

The following day, Wayne Curtis and Myrtle Thompson hosted their first annual Manistique Street Community Garden Harvest Festival. The “Feedom Freedom Growers” have transformed their community through their incredible garden, beginning last early spring with only a small raised bed. As a result, book clubs are being developed, a vast amount of fresh local food is being made widely available, and a paradigm shift in considering community is taking place. You can view pictures from the event here.

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