fertileground

Investing in communities thru public art and sustainable design.

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“Poverty is the worst form of violence you can inflict on people” - @ChokweALumumba // Our documentary asks how America is a land of abundance but operates from a place of scarcity.
Premieres on @PBS.org and @MPBOnline at 7/ct tonight.

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Big hugs to the organizers behind @magnoliamarketsjxn @vivalajw @chefenrika @digitalindiegirl for their hard work and dedication to the pop-up markets that they manage across Jackson. Thanks for all that you do and we look forward to seeing what you have in store for 2022!

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As we close out 2021 we would like to give thanks to the people who helped make our recent events a success. Special thanks to @chefenrika for curating the Burnt Sienna dinner, an homage to the chef's family roots and love for food + texture.

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Taking a look back at our benefit dinner at @footprintfarms hosted by @chefenrika. The Burnt Sienna dinner was an homage to the chef's family roots and love for food + texture.

[Foot Print Farms @FootPrintFarms]

“We do more than plant seeds in the soil, we plant seeds in the minds”,

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It’s here #GivingTuesday! In the next 24 hours, we’re looking to raise $5,000 to support trail signage and public art along the
Museum Trail. Help us start the day off strong by making a donation and sharing this post. In an effort to "hustle" every individual who donates ov

[Foot Print Farms @FootPrintFarms]

@_fertileground_ @chefenrika @bloombergdo Venue is Foot Print Farms Agr-Cultures Center, 4945 South Drive Jackson MS

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Taking a look back at our benefit dinner at @footprintfarms hosted by @chefenrika. The Burnt Sienna dinner was an homage to the chef's family roots and love for food + texture. The farm was a perfect setting for this occasion, more images to come!

Photo courtesy of @bloombergdo

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@sademeekss workshop Food As Resistance shines a light on the current increased prevalence of health disparities + issues the African American population faces and offers solutions to how black culinary history and cultural foods can help decrease risk factors.

Photo courtesy of

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Our workshop Art Mural Design and Techniques led by @reeecardo allowed participants to get an inside look into process, design, and implementation around outdoor mural activation. Ricardo's mural "Seeds of Change" is located in the Bottom Gardens neighborhood on the corner of Gen

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Into the greenhouse of @pathosbotanicals we go to explore plants for public space design. Workshop attendees were able to use their creative skills to design their own terrarium.

Photo courtesy of @bloombergdotorg and @rorydoylephoto
#shoplocal #supportlocal #publicart #communi

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Lovely conversation with Donna Yowell a member of Flower Growers of Mississippi. Donna led a workshop on native wildflowers in Mississippi and how beneficial they are for our food ecosystem.

Photo courtesy of @bloombergdotorg and @rorydoylephoto
#shoplocal #supportlocal #public

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

Can creative interventions like art installations and re-designed gardens lead to a future of healthier eating? #PublicArtChallenge winner @CityOfJxnMS is empowering the community to reimagine a more equitable food future through @_fertileground_: https://t.co/LHN3cNdrnf

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Dropping some highlights from the workshops we held a few weeks ago. Here we have a tour from @fertilegroundfarms discussing urban and regenerative farming practices.

Photo courtesy of @bloombergdotorg and @rorydoylephoto
#shoplocal #supportlocal #publicart #communityenagagemen

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Fall, the best season for runners! The temperatures drop in the fall, making it an ideal time to run outside. The humidity and heat won't cause your body extra stress and you won't get dehydrated so quickly. Great time to hit the #MuseumTrail, see you there. #hearthealthyjxn

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

As part of our #PublicArtChallenge, Anchorage’s SEED Lab supports creative responses to climate change. 🌎

Explore exhibitions at @AnchorageMuseum that consider impacts on the local community and envision a more sustainable future via @nytimes: https://t.co/hb3uzi33D1

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Beautiful article capturing the Galloway Elementary Ribbon Cutting ceremony from @JPSDistrict Lets build more community learning spaces that fuse art + education together! Thank you @BloombergDotOrg for supporting the FG project across the city!
https://t.co/bhmZ0RwpXG

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As the holiday season approaches make sure to follow @magnoliamarketsjxn to stay up to date on future events.

Photo courtesy of @bloombergdotorg and @rorydoylephoto
#shoplocal #supportlocal #publicart #communityenagagement #fertilegroundjxn #hyperlocal

[University of Mississippi Evaluation @CEREOleMiss]

@_fertileground_ hosted their culminating event to bring awareness to food access and security issues in Jackson, MS via public art and community dialogue. Thank you to all attendees who took the time to complete one-minute interviews and exit surveys. #fertilegroundjxn

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Beautiful setup by @shopukte! We are so happy to have you participate at the @magnoliamarketsjxn + FG pop up market at Belhaven Heights Park.

Supporting local creators, artists, chefs, farmers drives our local economy and shifts the way we engage with our community.

Have you

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Special thanks to the organizers of @magnoliamarketsjxn for their thoughtful curation of the night market. About 95% of the vendors on Friday, October 8th were black women owned businesses. Belhaven Heights Park now has the infrastructure in place to host future night market oppo