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Marjorie Edwards speaks about the Farmville Community Garden and the influence of her childhood on its development. Edward explains how her childhood was spent observing her parents and how they operated while living on a farm. Edwards goes into detail about the practice of canning, a practice her large family relied on to preserve their harvests and sustain themselves year-round. She also shares cherished memories of her mother’s cooking, with dishes like pork, collard greens, green beans, and cornbread, that she continues to prepare today. She also describes the herbal medicines used in her household.

Marjorie Edwards speaks about the Farmville Community Garden and the influence of her childhood on its development. Edward explains how her childhood was spent observing her parents and how they operated while living on a farm. Edwards goes into detail about the practice of canning, a practice her large family relied on to preserve their harvests and sustain themselves year-round. She also shares cherished memories of her mother’s cooking, with dishes like pork, collard greens, green beans, and cornbread, that she continues to prepare today. She also describes the herbal medicines used in her household.

Mia Edwards reflects on her upbringing and how much of an influence food and gardening had on her upbringing. Edwards explains how farming was more than just a means of survival, but a community-building lifestyle also. She recalls how harvest time and hog killing time were especially memorable for the sense of fellowship they fostered. Edwards also depicts the process of cooking fresh, healthy meals, drawing on the recipes she learned from her mother, grandmother, and other women in the community. She also shares several cherished recipes. To Mia Edwards, the Farmville Community Farm is filled with memories of family and fellowship. Church played a foundational role in those memories.

Mia Edwards reflects on her upbringing and how much of an influence food and gardening had on her upbringing. Edwards explains how farming was more than just a means of survival, but a community-building lifestyle also. She recalls how harvest time and hog killing time were especially memorable for the sense of fellowship they fostered. Edwards also depicts the process of cooking fresh, healthy meals, drawing on the recipes she learned from her mother, grandmother, and other women in the community. She also shares several cherished recipes. To Mia Edwards, the Farmville Community Farm is filled with memories of family and fellowship. Church played a foundational role in those memories.

Willie Davis provides an illustration of his life growing up on a farm. He reminisces about the good times he had growing up and talks extensively about the types of plants he remembers farming. Davis also discusses his early memories of being in the kitchen with his mother and watching her cook. These formative experiences led to his current philosophy: that he will always bless other people through sharing food rather than selling it. Davis holds regular community cookouts to share his harvests with anyone who wants to receive them. He concludes with stressing the importance of family and love

Willie Davis provides an illustration of his life growing up on a farm. He reminisces about the good times he had growing up and talks extensively about the types of plants he remembers farming. Davis also discusses his early memories of being in the kitchen with his mother and watching her cook. These formative experiences led to his current philosophy: that he will always bless other people through sharing food rather than selling it. Davis holds regular community cookouts to share his harvests with anyone who wants to receive them. He concludes with stressing the importance of family and love

Shannon shares in this interview about her family's history and connection to Farmville, NC. Being one of the first families in the area, their history is deeply connected to the land and growing food. Shannon shares about family recipes, her grandmother's garden, and how she carries forward her culture and family legacy.

Shannon shares in this interview about her family's history and connection to Farmville, NC. Being one of the first families in the area, their history is deeply connected to the land and growing food. Shannon shares about family recipes, her grandmother's garden, and how she carries forward her culture and family legacy.