JUST GO GET GROCERIES and eat YOFoods

By: Jose Kabeer

Diabetes, cancer, those aren't just statistics or numbers in our communities, their loved ones. ~Olymipia Ausset

                             

Yo If you think about it, whens the last time you actually ate an apple? Not passed by some apples at the store, or seen one on tv, or in your pie or in your oatmeal flavorings. Whens the last time you had an actual whole full of fiber apple? I knew you would say, “at lunch”(Smile).

Just go get groceries, their more enjoyable than purchasing medical treatments, pharmaceutical cures or headstones. They just cost more up front.

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR FIRST INVESTMENT>

EVERYONE CAN SEE IF YOUR STOCK IS GOING UP

FIRST GET ALOT OF GOOD QUALITY MEAT. NO BACON,HAMBURGER,SHRIMP.

GOOD MEAT It has protein in it. Protein is the beginning of our new generation of health. It helps us create DNA. DNA is what makes us special, each one of us unique. In order to live out your potential beauty, intelligence, destiny you need to have adequate good protein with 9 Ammino  Acids. If you don’t,  it will be hard to tell your special under your disguise of always being tired,sleepy, angry, weak or sick with colds. If you don’t eat enough protein, you wont be special.

GRAPE,purple  STRAWBERRY,red,  BLUEBERRY?
Your probably a genius and guessed blue. But in reality blueberries are purple. But the food marketing industry has made you and I think otherwise through a process known as association.  Smoking a grape blunt does not mean you are inhaling a pound bunch of white grapes in reality. But again through association, you believe you are. MAGIC? Drinking Peach Snobbs does not mean the drinker has had the pleasure of tasting a real peach or enjoying its nutritional benefits. Shh, the purchaser has no idea. Their hypnotized. Eating apple flavored pies and Sipping Orange Soda does not mean you ate an orange as sweet as the ones from Florida. It means you drank 56grams of sugar, with some flavoring .

Its Simple:JUST GO TO THE GROCREY STORE and buy YOFOODS REAL FOODS

DON’T BE A CORPORATE PET

BY Jose Kabeer

Our pets depend on us to live. When you come home after a long day at work, whose their to great you? Your pet. Its just been waiting all day to give you its attention. It wants you to know that its happy your around and that its so glad to see you. It wants you to engage with it. It has been waiting all day for you to come home after doing important human work to further a cause, to entertain it. Our pets spend most of the time waiting. Waiting on us to feed it, to take it outside for exercise, to entertain it, to help it heal and get well. We love our pets, especially when they follow the rules.

We teach our pets, how to live in a “civilized world”,  within our homes. We instruct them on where to lay, where to play, what to eat, what not to eat, how to act, how not to act. We teach them usually through a system of rewards. Our pets love getting treats. Treats are not usually the best for them, but they like them so much. Plus, our pets follow the rules , they deserve a treat.

   

YofarmStand

Perris~ Yofarmstand is finally opening up for business. A farmstand is a great way for small organic farmers to sell and market their food directly to consumers. So in "Season 2 of The Farm" , we will be running a farmstand from the road. We are so excited to have a market close to home in attempts to maximize our profitability and help the local community as well. We will have seasonal produce from our farm and in the future offering locally grown fruits as well. Don't forget EGGS too, grown by Brother Billy of Perris too. A 20 year black farm veteran.  In addition we will offer baked goods like Banana Bread, Whole Wheat Bread and Brother Lukman Shabazz's Famous  Pies. In stock will also be various value added products and soon locally made soaps and lotions too.
Yofarmstand will be open:
Friday's: 3-7pm
Saturday's: 8-3pm
22810 Old Elsinore Rd,
Perris, California, 92570

Come get Yofoods!

Fall Planting Guide

Perris~  Fall farming and gardening preparations begin a little before the fall season actually starts here in Southern California. Out here in  SoCal,  summers are very long, I mean very long. I define summer growing conditions, when night time temperatures are in the 50-70s. For us, that window stretches from May-  October. October will bring the return of a day time average temperature ranging from 75-89. This is when the fall season is fully underway. This article is purposely written two months prior to the wonderful fall season, to alert you that, now is the time to prepare! Anyone whose been working a farm knows that preparation is key. Input cost aside, preparation is a top indicator that determines your probability of being profitable. This is Season 2 of "On the Farm" and we have learned alot in our first year that has helped us in preparing for our fall production. Farming has universal principals deriving from nature and theory but every farm in my opinion has unique challenges and advantages. So as I give out general farming techniques and guides, be mindful you will have to be aware of your particular field , plot or bed. There are many aspects to preparing to farm. This article particularly addresses preperaring the land. See our other Fall Preparation Guides.

Preparing The Land 

So your going to attempt to grow good food too eh? Right on, first thing we must do, is prepare our land.
We start by assessing the soil. *Does the soil look dry and sandy? *Does the soil have any bugs in it? *Does the soil have any weeds growing on it?
*Does the soil need food?

Let's go through each assessment question and explore how to handle what we can observe.
1. If the soil is dry and sandy looking and feeling, this is a sign it needs water and compost added. Make sure you have an efficient irrigation working in place, prior to start of season. Worst problem is realizing in mid season your plants are not getting watered correctly. Too little or too much water either way will cause a problem with your plant production. See our article on irrigation for ideas and suggestions.

Compost, add it to your list of preparations and to your land before you plant! Compost is a must when preparing for any season but especially in the fall if you've grown crops on the land during  the summer months. Compost is decomposed  organic matter consisting of many different things found in  nature. This could be and old leaves, food waste, animal waste and increasingly being studied worldwide are bio solids. At the farm, we use old leaves and goat manure. Compost, add it to your list of preparations and to your land before you plant!

2. Does the soil have bugs in it? Well, we hope so! Bugs or bio organisms are a natural part of a productive plot. Like life, there are good bugs (good people) and bad bugs (bad people). Each needed to give the other existence. Your job in preparing for the fall is to get to know "whose who" in your soil and if you notice too many bad bugs loitering in your soil. Don't be quick to hose them out with chemicals. To get rid of them, add good bugs , especially ones to are predators to your bad bugs. Another tactic, is to plant plants that repel your pest. If all else fails , grab the chems. But just please for the love of sugar maple syrup, dont use RoundUp ready! Instead use an organic deterrent and pest regulator like neem oil, aged Garlic water solution, pepper sprays and Epsom salt. There's are a war going on inside no bug is safe from.

3. Does the soil have any weeds on it? Make an observation keeping in mind time. Weeds, on a postive note, indicate water in the soil and the ability to grow in on that land. On the other hand, weeds are a major pest and need to be cleared prior to planting. Depending on the scope of your operation will determine the method in which you do clear your weeds. In a small  backyard garden, a hoe will be sufficient. On a small farm a rear tine tiller will produce great results, and on a larger farm, a tractor will be needed with a disc harrow and rake attachment. We use a combination of the first two techniques. If you don't till the weeds into your soil directly, you can safely put the weeds in your compost pile and reap a return of valuable humus in the future. If you have grass on a large field, make those pesky weeds useful,  turn them into hay bales and sell it or fees it to your own livestock. No matter what, just get rid of those weeds and get moving happily forward with your preparation schedule.

4. Does the soil need food? You can't tell if a healthy person is  hungry by just looking at them. They have to tell you. Same goes with the soil. Before you go out and buy expensive fertilizers and magic supergrow potions, get a soil test and see for sure if your soil is hungry and what is the best solution for it. Nitrogen is lost rapidly through the growing season from the soil. But this doesn't guarantee that the soil needs a boost of Nitrogen to start off. Test the soil and then you can make an educated decision and not an educated guess.

Proper preparation pays off. We must start preparing at least 2 months before we intend to plant. The land is our first preparation. We must have the land properly textured to hold water and nutrients. This also means insuring our irrigation is set up prior to planting. After we secure water, we need to observe the soil for bug activity and weed appearance. Once we assess the situations, we need to make an educated decision on how to best respond to our observations.

Peace,
JK
Jose Kabeer

Community Bean Mural: Exploring creative ways to engage community and use extra crops for art

COMMUNITY BEAN MURAL: Perris, California 6/15/17

Perris, CA~ In late May, the Perris Green City Farm lead by Eduardo Sida and Jose Kabeer, agreed to embark on a journey to create a Community Bean Mural. The goal was to create a public art piece with the diverse range of residents that Perris has. With 3 weeks of planning and organizing, the event was set to take place on Thursday, June 15th,2017 @ the Perris Green City Farm.  The morning of the event, we had only 2 RSVP's and 2 staff members who committed to showing up. By the end of the event, we had a truly cross generational art piece. With 38 participants showing up ranging in ages from 4-68, we organically let our creativity prosper as we created the first in the City, and as far as we know, Community Bean Mural.

Jose Kabeer, leading the Bean Mural. The bean mural was inspired Kabeer said," By his own youthful days". When Kabeer was young he had created a Bean Mural  together with 10 children from his West-Side neighborhood in Saratoga Springs, NY. The mural is still displayed in the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Now residing in Perris, Kabeer saw the need for a community mural and the necessity to display more public art. Working with the Perris Green City Farm, over 38 community residents and children were able to help create the first ever in Southern California, :
COMMUNITY BEAN MURAL

A mother and her son, help draw the initial outline of the Bean Mural. The Mural Started with just a blank Masonite Board, 10 pencils and a communities imagination. Community members were instructed to draw a symbol or design that they felt represented the Perris Community. Many expressive and traditional designs were created. Among them were a hot air balloon, representing the Hot Air rides offered locally in Perris, a train, representing the historical Perris Depot and many cultural designs and symbols too.

 A very diverse group of youth, teenagers, adults and seniors, all helped create a piece of art, expressing the values and love of the Perris community. We had artist ranging from 4-68 years old!! We demonstrated a community mural, does not have to cost a lot of money or require a lot of materials.  The only materials used were, dry beans, pencils, wood glue and acrylic paint.




Pictured: Lavell  Kearney and Jose Kabeer. Lavell is the administrator for the Dora Nelson African American Museum located in Perris,CA. She stopped by to add local African American history symbols and designs to the mural. The mural took a total of 2 days to complete and a few extra days of touch up.  

 The mural represented many of the Aztec, Mexican and African traditional cultures of the residents of Perris.  The mural once completed, will go on a local tour throughout the City of Perris. First stop will be the Dora Anderson African American Museum, then the Perris Green City Farm, the Historical Perris Depot and the Boys and Girls Club.

The event was very energized and residents and community members came out from all across the little city of 65,000 to help out with the mural. Many were called and a few but awesome artist came out to help make history. Thanks Friends!

 

 

 

 

 

Confidence

Leirmert Park, Courage is what a farmer needs to continue to farm. Once you realize you will make mistakes , miscalculations and come up short you have to accept this fact and still proceed with your endeavors. Move cautiously but with courage. Courage is what a farmer has to have to start farming.  Agriculture to the masses is an ancient science like alchemy or a perceived far out idea like " Outer Space". Not really cared about. Which baffles the mind , when you think its the very science that allows you to sustain your life. As a farmer, you are providing life to people. Much like a doctor. You have to have courage to use your intellect , your knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, biology and most importantly the teaching and lessons from the Elders. You can't be afraid of knowledge of knowing important things. You are a farmer. A very important person , a  V. i. P.  Everyone has a personal favorite  barber, a Security Guard, a Uber driver a teacher . Everyone soon will want their food grown by their own personal farmer. That's you. Have confidence in security  and blessings. They are abundant , there's going to be plenty. Your a farmer .

All hands on deck: generational unity to feed a community

Why We Farm

Food is a basic human need and thus a human right!

Perris, CA

My solution to the problem of poverty starts with a seed. Poverty is the root of crime, it serves as the cause of hunger among many. Poverty can not exist if the world will ever be a place of peace. One solution is to build more local businesses and create a free food system. 

If the world is going to be a peaceful place then more people will have to have access to the basic human rights. Human rights are needs that a human must have met in order to survive. Without basic human rights like food, clothing, and shelter its likely a human wouldn't survive. Not having  basic human rights and living in poverty, puts a person into a survival mode, where the person's actions are centered around securing those human rights. Living in poverty usually means less opportunity because of a lack of social network or capital, causing a person living in poverty to secure basic needs using unorthodox methods. These unorthodox methods can be very creative but some can be both creative and illegal, making the person trying to secure basic human rights a criminal. This is where I see the problem of poverty. That people can be punished in the justice system, for trying to secure human rights to survive. 

Since I find poverty a problem, I believe it is my responsibility to also find a solution. Since poverty can be characterized by a situation where a person does not have the ability to obtain basic human needs, my solution is to make basic human needs more available to people with no money. My solution starts with a seed. That seed grows into a produce, a plant and can then be consumed by a person, preventing starvation. The goal is to plant many large gardens where people in poverty can work in collaboration with the each other to grow their own food. Growing their own food will limit the amount of income a person needs to spend on just eating and grocery shopping. Saving money this way can allow the person to start other business ventures. If more poor people are able to create businesses and establish a local economy, then fewer people would be poor, thus eliminating poverty. I'm not the only one who believe in growing food to eliminate poverty and want either. This is the catalyst that drives many, it is the number one reason, Why we Farm.

STORY OF A DAIRY GOAT

GOT MILK?  I DO !

THE STORY OF A DAIRY GOAT 

                                                                                                                         

Perris,CA

 

Good milk cost Good money! With milk prices sky high at around $11/gallon for fresh milk, urban environmentalist and budget shoppers alike are looking for alternatives to get their dairy.  In fact 

A GOAT NAMED CLEM

In March of this year (2016) we acquired our first dairy goat. Sister Elizabeth, named her Clem. Clem was only 3 months old when she arrived, the age in-which a goat becomes a kid or doeling and no longer needs to drink their mothers milk. She was small enough to fit in the backseat of our Prius which made her easy to drive around when doing errands. People look at you different when they realize your "dog" is a goat". But who cares, a goat produces milk and a dog, well...

 There are many benefits to owning a diary goat. First they are much easier to manage compared to a large dairy cow. This creates a benefit because goats produce a generous amount of manure that will be used on our farm for fertilizer. Secondly dairy goats eat unwanted weeds from our pasture area and clear out the land for tilling the following season. Thirdly dairy goats make great companions, they are very friendly and if treated well will be approachable by people. The most important benefit of owning a dairy goat is obviously the fact that they can produce scrumptious, delicious, fresh milk daily. In fact, a dairy goat produces 1/2- 1 1/2 gallons of milk a day.  And finally, for those most concern with the bottom line. Below, demonstrates how you too will benefit from a dairy goat. Even when you have your first baby, keep in mind this. 

A GOAT SAVES MONEY $$.

 

FARM FRESH EGGS!

Perris, CA

We all have to eat! That's one unifying idea , that we believe can end poverty and want . It's Yofoods part, in spreading peace in the world. One important food item is fresh eggs.

As of April 2016, Yofoods has started producing eggs. We started with just a flock of 6 hens. As of now , we have a total of 21 hens. Our girls get royal treatment, from a 100% vegetarian diet, to over 6 hours a day in free roaming time. They have ample space and fresh clean water at their disposal all day. In the coming months, we hope to increase our production tremendously, to meet our staggering growing demand! With the help and support of our customers,  we plan on increasing our flock size to 75 laying hens. We will require $450 , to make this expansion a success. This will require a larger coop, more watering stations, and feeders. It's a reachable goal that we are blessed to strive to achieve. We firmly believe that "Fresh eggs, are the best eggs. And Yofoods only has the best!

Monica Perez,  a happy customer gets her eggs delivered! 

Organic Is Not Good Enough

by Dr. Ridgely Abdul Mu’min Muhammad

THE FARMER 
Shortened from Farmer Newsletter Click Here for Full Article

Yes, you can eat the spinach from Muhammad Farms. We hope to be picking spinach in November. It will be holistically grown which we believe is better than "organic" because we want you to eat to live.
The source of the recent E. coli outbreak in spinach has been narrowed down to three counties in California. The contaminated spinach was supposedly grown on an "organic" farm. I put quotation marks around "organic" because this is a loaded word. Organic simply means containing carbon. For instance, the study of chemistry where the compounds investigated contain carbon is called organic chemistry. The culturally accepted meaning of "organic" has to do with how a crop is grown. "Organic" commonly means a crop that is grown without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. However "organic" can kill you. How?
Investigators have narrowed down the E. coli contamination to three possible causes. The strain of E. coli bacteria found in the spinach comes from animal fecal matter. It could get onto the spinach from contaminated irrigation water, non-composted manure fertilizer or dirty hands. Raw sewage from human or animal waste is a good source of "organic" nitrogen fertilizer. But it also breeds the E. coli bacteria. A good farmer knows that you do not treat growing plants with raw sewage. However, a farmer in a pinch might spray raw sewage on his growing crops to increase his profit margin or just to survive in a highly competitive market where prices are falling but his costs are rising.
Under organic regulations, raw manure cannot be applied less than 90 days before the harvest of any food crop – or 120 days if the crop touches the soil. Compost made with manure must reach temperatures high enough to kill off pathogens. Once infected, simply washing it is not good enough to destroy the pathogens. The only sure way to destroy them is to cook the infected produce at sufficient temperatures. Unfortunately, people have gotten so lazy that they no longer cook or even wash the vegetables that they get in these convenient prepackaged plastic bags.
We use manures at Muhammad Farms, but we compost the manure first which kills the E. coli and other harmful bacteria. Then we do not spray or dump even this composted manure on growing crops. We spread it over our fields then cultivate it into the soil before we plant the crop. The plants then grow in a natural and healthy environment where they synthesize these elements to produce a strong healthy plant and tasty fruit.
Over the last few years a demand has grown for "organic" foods. The commercial agricultural industry has moved in to supply that demand motivated by the profit it brings. What makes you think that just because they call something "organic" that it will be good for you to eat? These commercial farmers know what to do. However, if they get in a pinch or fall behind in their scheduling, they may result to cutting corners to "make a crop".
As a consumer how can you be sure of the safety of the food that you buy? One sure way is to learn how to grow it and grow it yourself. Another way is to find someone that you know and trust to do the right thing by you. Here at Muhammad Farms we consider this farm "your" farm and not "our" farm. Our self-accusing spirit will not allow us to do things that we know may be harmful to you. On top of this we eat what we grow as well as distribute it to you. In fact, we eat a lot of what we can not distribute to our patrons because of superficial blemishes or size. The produce tastes good and is good for you, but may not look as pretty as you may be accustomed to. Most commercial farmers don’t have the time to bother with cooking and eating what they grow. They grow acres and acres of one crop and try to get as much money as possible so that they can go to the store just like you to get their groceries. What they can’t sell they may dump into their animal feedlots.
Although the E. coli bacteria live in cattle, they can spread through manure in rainwater run-off, in irrigation lines, in packaging plants or through infected workers. This valley in California is home to a large number of commercial feedlots where a tremendous amount of raw manure is produced which can be washed into streams and irrigation canals. Commercial interests have overloaded the natural environment to the point that millions of people can be affected by the mistakes of a few.
"The irony is that all the states where people got ill could be growing their own spinach this time of year," said James Riddle, a former adviser to the Agriculture Department on organic food regulations.
Now we hear that Wal-Mart is entering the "organic" market in a big way. "Organic" prices should surely drop and Wal-Mart will surely import lots of "organics" from China where spreading raw sewage is a farming tradition.
Now that the label "organic" may not be good enough to insure safety, it is time for us to consider the advice of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to put a garden in every small piece of earth that you can find or even in pots inside of your home.
Muhammad Farms and the other small farmers we work with will be glad to supply you with fresh wholesome holistically grown produce to supplement your own production.
by Dr. Ridgely Abdul Mu’min Muhammad

Teaching A Seed To Grow

"It Is Easier to Build Strong Children Than To Repair Broken Men." Frederick Douglass

Atlanta, GA.  With more children growing up behind a screen and in a city,  one has to wonder what the future holds for agriculture. The UN World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, 6 out of 10 people will live in a city.  With so many people living in cities and becoming disconnected with nature, the challenge is presented to farmers; to keep the traditions, values, and heirloom genes alive.  In order to  preserve agricultural integrity within a growing global system,  children will need to be the focus of educational and engagement opportunities. Learning at a young age, the value of good food, can translate to an educated healthy adult, who cares enough to do something, even if it is to plant a few pots of tomatoes on a balcony of an apartment building. Its up to the emerging agricultural leaders, the farmers, the community to start teaching  the seeds of ourselves, our children how to grow food. 

Summer time offers a perfect opportunity for school-aged children to experience agriculture through education.  During this season, many vegetables are harvested, fertilized  and watered. And for those in optimal growing locations even some planting of seeds takes place.  Regardless of the location, summertime offers a plethora of opportunity for children to get engaged in the growing of food and the culture of agriculture.   Learning about healthy eating options, and nutrition is also a vital tool in the fight against childhood obesity.  This is all evident when you visit the Truly Living Well Center's Summer Camp, in the Collegetown area on the westside of   Atlanta.  TLW has a tremendous and well-attended summer camp for the youth in the neighborhood  and citywide.  TLW has a unique approach, where they facilitate youth in the discovery of purpose and meaning. Take the "pizza garden" for example. The pizza garden is comprised of 4 small raise beds, that grow the necessary ingredients to make a pizza. So in the beds, you find basil, oregano, peppers and tomatoes.

Pizza Garden @ TLW

Plants are grown in the shape of pizza

     The program provides  hands on learning,which is a very important part of keeping youth engaged. As a teacher, I see younger students forced to sit still and in a chair for almost 2/3 of the year. Students are awarded for their complacency and ability to remain in their chairs, with their mouths closed. No wonder, we have high rates of childhood obesity and declining test scores nationwide. Experiential learning, or learning by doing, is the best method for youth to be engaged in their education and spur passion and commitment. Otherwise, our youth learn through rote and dialectic methods, that leave the youth completely passive, disengaged and often bored.
The solution; to teach our seeds to grow. Every summer when the youth are off from school, encourage a lifetime of learning, by getting them involved with agriculture. If your community offers a summer camp like TLW, sign them up for it. If not, then think about creating a similar program in your area. If that is  not possible at this time, even starting a few seed packets in paper cups, can turn out to be an experience of a life  time for the youth. Seeds teach us responsibility, commitment, empathy, and joy. So, give your seeds      ( children) a huge advantage, teach your seeds to grow!
  

Rasheed Nuri With Children at the TRUELY LIVING WELL CENTER in Atlanta, GA

Visiting A X-Man

Visiting A X-Man

Tifton,GA ~ On a humid summer day, in Atlanta, I had the privilege of visiting a Superhero. During my visit, I  had the chance to build, experience Tifton GA, and confirm unity with my brother  Shakir X.  I have an X and Bashir (currently studying aqua-ponics, in Philadelphia) does too. I call us the X-Men of Agriculture. The future of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Shakir was practicing  his livestock production trade  at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, which is an agriculturally focused school, who is 1 of 15 in the Georgia University System. ABAC's  building structures are composed of  early American brick building's, with large white columns holding them up.  It's the first thing you notice when arriving on the desolate, vividly green campus.   The college  is found in southwest Georgia,  and is on  the outskirts of a busy rural town called Tifton.  When I visited, it  was July 3rd. I took the solo trip to visit around 10 am that morning, after reluctantly peeling myself off a down pillow, inside of the Park Inn, in Albany GA. But I had too,  it was a destined trip , that I had promised Shakir would happen last year at Muhammad Farms, during our apprenticeship with the Ministry of Agriculture. That's where I first met Shakir. It was the time when I first learned about his wisdom  and saw his Superhero strength.    

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Georgia 

   Tifton is a small rural town that's made up of historical Agriculture centers , museums and parks. It's a unique town to spend the day in. Shakir greeted me with an asalaamu aleikum and a handshake. It was a warm and usual greeting in an unfamiliar setting. The campus is rectangular shape and crowded with mad types of different trees , shrubs and other ground vegetation.  Upon arrival I had to go to the bathroom , Shakir quickly showed me around the front of the  campus giving me  a voice guided tour, then rushed me to his dorm room to use the loo. Inside Shakir's 3 bedroom apartment style door room, lots of blank space fills the room. One couch with no table and an empty kitchen. It looked like a classic college dorm. Empty spaces, noodle soups and Dish soap for hand washing. It was a familiar scene , I was happy to experience again for the day. After our exchange of what's been going on, Shakir needed me to take him to get a tv, some food and clothes. In a town as bare as Shakir's dorm room , Tifton only offers  a Walmart to get basic goods and materials. Regrettably so, we headed to the Walmart and proceeded to shop. In the car, on the way over,  Shakir told me about the beef cattle job he had , managing a herd for the school . He was enthusiastic when he was telling me. I could tell cows were his passion, although he confirmed he wants to set up a dairy operation not beef. But was grateful for the opportunity to learn. Shakir, throughout the visit, shared different aspects of the industry that I know , he has taken to heart and won't forget, even though he had sold some of his books back to the school for a little bit of survival cash. A mistake many of us make , who go to college . We give back our references, our tools our books for temporary financial  assistance. A move that I regret doing myself. But for Shakir,  he had to do what he had to do. And regardless, his knowledge was so on point , it was like the brother had remembered the textbooks word for word. Basically he knew what he knew, he knew  what  will be useful in his upcoming tenure on the  dairy cattle  post.
When we arrived at Walmart, I had to distance myself a little, I found myself  giving to much advice on what to eat and what to buy. I could tell I was going overboard when Shakir made a break  away for the meat section. So I decided to check out the seed selection. Unfortunately, to my surprise, they didn't have one . Not one seed at a store in an Agriculture Town . About a mile from  to the school. We met back up, checked out and continued our day. I took the brother to Publix, to get some food. I was able to teach Shakir about the differences in cost per Oz and the actual cost. He leaned to read into the price per ounce to see if the total  lower cost was a deal or a rip off. I was just overjoyed to have found something to teach . We checked out quickly . I knew how to make a meal with just organic chicken , brown rice cabbage and carrots. I showed my brother. He was reluctant to try cooking at first ,but soon realized , I had cooking skills, skills he too would need.  We ate the meal, then Shakir put out a beanpie slice. It was gone in seconds. Then we played few games while we discussed our futures. We both realized the need for unity , the need to use each ones power, to make a great team. We would have to be a group of Superheros that would take on the evil enemy of poverty his side kick hunger. After the last bite, we agreed to exchange any papers we write. It will keep us on the same brain length . Synergy with longevity is unity. Unity is what it will take. Every X man needs a team. We got ours

Sustainable Seed System

A SUSTAINABLE SEED SYSTEM

 2016 YoFoods Launches Sustainable Seed Systems Project