Trail of History

African American Farmers

Preview: Episode 41 | 30s

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Explore the role and legacy of African Americans in agriculture. Learn how sharecropping worked, and meet a Vietnam Veteran living his retirement dream by farming in Cabarrus County. Then meet first generation farmers and the founders of Deep Roots CPS Farm in northwest Charlotte. Finally discover the world of Black Cowboys and meet the organizers of the Black Cowboy Festival in South Carolina.

Aired: 04/18/23

Rating: NR

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