Farming for Food Sovereignty Film
Food sovereignty is a people’s right to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and the right of people to define their own food and agriculture systems. Learn about the work that is being done for a more just food system, as well as the causes and advocacy work underway that safeguards food access for future generations.
Meet the Speakers
Rafael Tapia Jr., vice president of programs for Partnership with Native Americans and a long-time advocate for Native food sovereignty, joins us to discuss the challenges and what is being done to preserve traditional food systems and increase access to Native food.
Abdelgabar Mohadian is originally from West Sudan and came to Phoenix as a refugee. Through the New Roots Phoenix program, Abdelgabar now farms at Camelback Yard and Spaces of Opportunity. He shares with us the lessons he has learned while farming in Arizona, and how he is helping other refugees in the community.
Jillian Robinson, New Roots Phoenix program manager, shares how Camelback Yard is a vital food hub for new refugees wanting to grow their own food, especially from their native land. The program provides hands-on training, seeds, supplies, growing space, and even a CSA/farm stand for participating farmers to sell their products.
