Welcome, everyone, to the 53rd episode of Professor P's Podcast. I am bringing you another guest speaker. Chanowk Yisrael with Yisreal Farms joins me and has some powerful wisdom to share. You need to listen to his RINGS of WISDOM #framerpreneurspotlight

Chanowk Yisrael is a dynamic land steward, community leader, and advocate for food sovereignty and the benefits contained in the top six inches of soil. As the co-founder of Yisrael Farms in Sacramento, California, Chanowk has transformed a half-acre urban plot into a thriving community resource that addresses food apartheid, promotes ecological stewardship, and is transforming the hood 4 good using agriculture to engage, employ, and empower communities.

Chanowk's journey from corporate America to backyard gardening to urban farming to land stewardship is a testament to his commitment to creating sustainable and equitable food systems. The farm provides fresh produce and serves as an educational hub, teaching thousands about the importance of food sovereignty and nature connection.

Key Contributions and Achievements

• Community Engagement: Chanowk has been instrumental in using agriculture to engage, empower, and employ community members, transforming the narrative in historically marginalized neighborhoods.
• Education and Advocacy: He has taught thousands about sustainable farming practices and the importance of food sovereignty.
• Leadership: Chanowk's visionary leadership has helped Yisrael Farms become a model for urban agriculture and community resilience.
• Policy Influence: Played a key role in the Sacramento Urban Agriculture Coalition, advocating for and successfully influencing local policy to make growing and selling food in your front yard legal.
• Recognition:
• Expansion: Successfully expanded Yisrael Farms from a single urban farm to multiple locations & counties, increasing its impact.
• Ecological Practices: Implemented innovative sustainability practices, including composting, seed cultivation, and beekeeping, contributing to the farm's self-sufficiency.

You know, there is always homework. The link below is where you can download it. Any problems accessing it, reach out to me.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DQ0-sP_xmDyGFVwvfJ3QnaBk1ogHcI3w/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=114033635621312359721&rtpof=true&sd=true

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