The Good Smack for the Planet Podcast by Hey Social Good - Part 2 of Mia Vaughnes, the Modern African American Woman Farmer Who Shares Her Deep-Rooted Purpose for Food and Giving

Part 2 of Mia Vaughnes, the Modern African American Woman Farmer Who Shares Her Deep-Rooted Purpose for Food and Giving

08/04/20 • 20 min

The Good Smack for the Planet Podcast by Hey Social Good

An exceptional culturalist and farmer, Mia Vaughnes created Good Neighbor Garden SD from a love story. In Part 2, Mia discusses her African and Native American roots and how our American history of farming defines who we are and where we come from. She shares why asking to give away other’s extra vegetables is her giving and why maintaining a vibrant soil community in your garden or pot means creating spiritual happiness within ourselves.

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