Jamila Norman is an urban farmer, environmental engineer, and founder of Patchwork City Farms from Atlanta. In this episode of Afros and Ives, Jamila shares her inspiring journey from New York to Atlanta, her passion for sustainability, and her journey to create a more equitable and just food system. Jamila reflects on her transition from engineering to farming, the challenges of advocating for her vision, and her story of transforming a blighted piece of property into a food-producing space. She also shares her experience of facing discrimination and land loss and the importance of securing food, clothing, and shelter for communities. Jamila also talks about manifesting her dream to own a farm property, the process of getting her show on the Magnolia Network, and the importance of passing down knowledge to younger generations. Her story is one of magic and resilience.

Key Points

• Jamila is passionate about creating a more equitable and just food system

• Discrimination and land loss faced by black farmers

• She got her show on the Magnolia Network through a production company

• Jamila emphasizes the importance of passing down knowledge to younger generations