Celebrating our Afro-Indigenous heritage through land stewardship
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Established in March, 2021, Earthseed Farm is a 14-acre solar-powered organic permaculture farm and orchard located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo Peoples in Sonoma County, California. We grow an assortment of fruit and berry kin including but not limited to asian pears, persimmons, apples, blackberries and raspberries.
We are honored to steward our sacred land with permission and blessings from the Graton Rancheria Tribe. The mission of Earthseed Farm is to reconnect our communities to our more than human kin through environmental education and ecological design rooted in Afro-Indigenous Wisdom.
We run a Wholesale and Community Nourishment program, a U-Pick from July to November (open to the public), and Educational Programs prioritizing people of African descent and other communities of color.
Permaculture is design as if nature did it. There are three ethics: Earth care, people care, and resource share.
As you explore the grounds of Earthseed, you'll come across the term ‘Afro-Indigenous.’ Afro-Indigenity highlights the incredible cultural memory and identity of a people deeply connected to their land. At Earthseed, we explore our Afro-Indigenous heritage by celebrating our rich ancestral agricultural practices and technological advancements while acknowledging our complex history of land and body displacement.
Did you know that spending quality time in nature can be incredibly restorative and spiritually fulfilling? Our Afro-Indigenous practice at Earthseed emphasizes building relationships with the land and our more-than-human kin. Doing so allows us to tap into a sense of vitality and energy that nourishes our bodies and minds. Restoration is a vital aspect of Afro-Indigenous practice; as we connect deeply and intentionally with others and the environment, we build meaningful connections that align with the natural world.