Immigrant farmers bring native crops to U.S. soil

The 12-week farmer-development program FARMroots in New York City instructs immigrants with agricultural backgrounds on the practicalities of farming in their new country, says the New York Times. The story features Jack Okam, who grows “leafy Nigerian vegetables on American soil with New York City business principles.” The program focused heavily on Latinos when it began three years… » Read More

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