La Fiambrera Ep. 2- Seeds of Resistance: Afrocentric Farming & Sovereignty

Inspired by the Afro tradition of communal eating, “La Fiambrera'' underscores the significance of sharing nourishment with one another as a reaffirmation of belonging and community.

The second episode of this series explores agriculture not just as a means of food production but as a political idea fostering autonomy and self-determination through its deep connection with the land.

Join us in conversation with farmers, activists, and community leaders from the Dominican Republic (Vanessa García Polanco), Jamaica (Nicola Shirley-Phillips, The Source Farm) and Puerto Rico (Ana Elisa Pérez Quintero, Colmena Cimarrona), as we seek to examine how agriculture can be a tool for liberation, cultural autonomy, and social justice in the Caribbean. This discussion is a journey to uncover the roots of Afrocentric agriculture and sow the seeds for a just and sustainable future. The conversation is moderated by Ivette Chiclana (Puerto Rico).

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0:00 Opening Remarks by Melody Capote, CCCADI Executive Director
3:22 La Fiambrera Intro by Ivette Chiclana (PR) Host
8:00 Panelists Introductions
13:00 Reclamation of Land as Power
35:20 The Importance of Seeds
53:55 Final Thoughts