Secure The Soil

The conversation covers the topics of alkaline vegan cuisine, food sourcing, community impact, and the relationship between food and self-care. It also delves into the unique environment of Amani Gardens and the Crenshaw Food Hub, highlighting the role of chefs in the food system. The conversation delves into the importance of maintaining a high standard in food and lifestyle, the need for infrast...

In Part 2 of this Secure the Soil interview, Farmer Ken explains how urban farmers can navigate farm grants, agricultural policy, government programs, land access, and food system advocacy in California . Farmer Ken shares lessons from working within agricultural systems and discusses why representation at the policy level is critical for urban farmers and historically underserved communities. The...

In Part 1 of this two-part Secure the Soil conversation, Temu Martin sits down with Farmer Ken to explore his journey from growing up around agriculture in Ohio to building an urban farming business in California. Farmer Ken shares how his childhood experiences shaped his relationship with farming, what inspired him to return to the land, and the challenges he faced while establishing a sustainabl...

The conversation delves into the journey of healthy living advocacy, influenced by personal experiences and the teachings of herbal healers like Dr. Sebi. The discussion also explores the concept of detoxification, deprogramming, and the biblical perspective on health and understanding. The conversation delves into the spiritual and personal impact of community gardening, highlighting the unexpect...

In this episode of Secure the Soil , Temu Martin sits down with Janet, a food justice organizer, writer, and community advocate from Southeast Los Angeles, for a deep conversation on food justice, urban agriculture, environmental justice, policy, and community power in LA . Janet shares how her journey began through environmental justice work, learning about decolonizing the diet , and understandi...

The conversation delves into the complexities of navigating California's land equity ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ecosystem around land equity. It explores the challenges and nuances of accessing the system, the disconnect between policymakers, land stewards, and the public, and the identification of entry points and mapping of resources. The discussion also highlight...

In Part 2 of this conversation, Tekoah takes us deeper into the story of Allensworth — not just as a historic Black town, but as a living blueprint for land ownership, economic development, and community-led innovation in California. We explore how the Allensworth Progressive Association is working to reclaim land, build sustainable economic systems, and create real pathways for multi-generational...

Every food system has an origin story—and in California, that story is written into the land itself. In this episode of Secure the Soil , we trace the roots of California’s agricultural system through Allensworth, one of the state’s first self-sustaining Black towns, founded by Colonel Allen Allensworth. Built on land ownership, self-determination, and economic independence, Allensworth was more t...

In this episode of  Secure the Soil , we sit down with Nelson Hawkins—Chair of the California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force and founder of the Ujamaa Farmer Collective—to break down what it really takes to secure land in today’s agricultural system. From building a collective that secured public funding to helping shape statewide policy, Nelson shares how farmers and communities can move fro...

The podcast episode delves into the formation and work of the California Agricultural Land Task Force, highlighting the personal journey and community involvement of the host, Timothy Martin. It explores the task force's goals, subcommittees, and outreach efforts, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and advocacy in shaping policy recommendations. Takeaways Community engagement is cr...

The podcast explores the future of California's food system, focusing on the California Agricultural Land Task Force recommendations. It delves into grassroots approaches, urban agroecology, AI utilization, and accessing resources for community development. Takeaways Grassroots approach Urban agroecology AI utilization Accessing resources for community development Chapters 00:00 Accessing Resource...

SECURE THE SOIL — EPISODE 2   " Check... Your Move.." We back. 🌱 Episode 1 we drew the blueprint.. now we build the foundation In Episode 2 we break down all 3 keys — the real framework for how everyday people get positioned for the California Agricultural Reset. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real talk about what the experts are actually saying and how WE apply it. We getting into all of it: 🌱 ...

Ayy, welcome to Secure The Soil. 🌱 This is where it starts. Episode 1 is the foundation — who this show is for, why we built it, and why RIGHT NOW is unlike any moment we've seen in California's food system history. The Great Agricultural Reset is not coming. It's already here. Land is shifting. Policies are moving. And most of our communities don't even know it's happening. In this episode we br...