FUUSN’s Social Justice Speakers Task Force invites you to a discussion with Greg Maslowe, the Manager of the Newton Community Farm, and Prathyusha Dasari, from Save Soil, on Sunday, March 1, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at FUUSN, Alliance Room -1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465.
Newton Community Farm has been farmed continuously for over 350 years. Despite this long history of agricultural use, the farm’s soil is a thriving biome with high levels of organic matter. Our goal, as the current users of this land, is to ensure that it will remain fertile and productive for future generations and a beneficial habitat for the abundant more-than-human life in this area. What techniques does NCF use to ensure these goals? How do these relate to contemporary notions such as regenerative agriculture? And what can you do to enhance the soil health of your own home or garden?
Prathyusha Dasari, a volunteer with the Save Soil movement, will introduce this global initiative dedicated to addressing the growing soil crisis. Save Soil unites people around the world to advocate for soil health and supports leaders of all nations in advancing policies that increase organic matter in agricultural soils. Agricultural soil degradation contributes to an estimated 40% of global warming, and by 2045, we may face 40% less food to sustain a projected population of 9.2 billion people. What is the current state of soil worldwide? What has Save Soil accomplished so far—and what can you do to help? SaveSoil.org
A light lunch will be served.
The Social Justice Speakers Task Force is part of FUUSN’s Social Justice Council, which coordinates our congregation’s efforts to put faith into action through social justice work in our communities and beyond. For more information about FUUSN’s Social Justice Council and to R.S.V.P. to this event, use this link. First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) is a congregation with liberal and progressive theology. Founded in 1848, for 177 years, its mission is to connect deeply in community, grow in spirit, and build a just world.
