The Legacy of Eartha Mary Magdalene White: American Humanitarian

Soil Cousins, it's story time! Today we're diving into the extraordinary life and legacy of Eartha Mary Magdalene White, an American humanitarian whose multifaceted career spanned education, business, and community activism. Eartha's passion for agriculture played a pivotal role in her philanthropic efforts to address food insecurity and nourish her community.Today, we're joined in conversation by two phenomenal guests, Eugene “Trey” Ford III, aka Trey,  and Adonnica Toler, who will shed further light on Eartha's agricultural interests and their profound significance in her legacy of service.Trey holds it down as Market Coordinator at Eartha’s Farm & Market in Jacksonville, FL, and as an elected official, he's one of the Supervisors of the Duval Soil & Water Conservation District. Duval County residents know him as ‘Gene for the Peeps’ because he walks that walk!Adonnica Toler is the Museum Director of the Eartha M. M. White Historical Museum & Gardens, Inc., nestled within the Clara White Mission in Jacksonville, FL. Adonnica wears many hats – from internationally acclaimed art curator to history pro and everything in between.So, let’s dive into the importance of Agricultural Philanthropy, Contemporary Influence, and the legacy of Future Preservation as we celebrate the life of Eartha Mary Magdalene White. To learn more on Eartha Mary Magdalene White and the Clara White Mission, visit: www.clarawhitemission.org/earthas-farm-marketFor more information visit wabe.org/podcasts/blackinthegardenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.