Cotton is not the enemy. Exploitation is. For Black agrarians, cotton has always been more than a crop — it’s quilts that mapped our freedom, clothes that carried our dignity, and soil that still holds our stories. Today, genetically modified cotton is praised for reducing pesticide use and boosting yields, but it also raises questions about seed sovereignty, health equity, and who controls our future. By grounding this conversation in both science and history, we can reclaim our narrative: honoring our past while cultivating a future where cotton uplifts, rather than binds, our communities.

In “Black-Owned Seed Companies Grow More Than Food”, Stephanie writes: “Black-owned seed companies are cultivating more than plants. They are prese...

Whether you're growing tomatoes in clay soil or flipping philodendrons on Etsy—getting a USDA farm number makes it real in the government’s eyes.”
— Erica Plants, Plant and Heal Co.

When the system stumbles, we don’t panic—we plant.
Whether you’re growing collards in a raised bed or herbs on a windowsill, gardening isn’t just about food. It’s about reclaiming power, honoring our ancestors, and showing up for our communities—one seed at a time.

In our "Growfluencers" series, I’m thrilled to spotlight Yaa Tashel, a.k.a. Mama Isis, the heart and soul behind Mama Isis Farm and Market in New ...

Planting and Healing Together The Plant and Heal community has been thriving, and it’s all thanks to YOU! Your support has helped us reach more g...