meet the farmers

On Sunday, December 16, in the beautiful Durham Hotel, we offered gratitude for nourishment and those that provide it. Cook, farmer, creator and food curator Gabrielle Eitienne guided us through an experience that left us fed spiritually, emotionally and physically; full of joy and abundance. Here are the farmers whose labor and care made our meal possible. We encourage you to support them as they support us.

Brother Bernard Obie of Abanitu Organics in Roxboro, North Carolina

Howard Allen of Faithfull Farms in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Ryan Bethea of Oysters Carolina in Harkers Island, North Carolina

Justin Robinson of Earthseed Land Collective in Durham, North Carolina

Berry Hines, Sr. of Bee Blessed Pure Honey in Princeville, North Carolina

Chantel Johnson of Off Grid in Color in Salisbury, North Carolina

Johnathan Daniel of Valley Love Farm in Holly Springs, North Carolina

Mark Paylor of 4M Farm in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina

Thank you to the Durham Hotel for being wonderful hosts. This would not have been possible without their support.

This project is generously supported by the North Carolina Arts Council!

Photos courtesy of Amy Nunez.