This is the eighteenth day of my research assistant role of the Youth Gardening Project. Today's location was at the Tuskegee University Chambliss Building(old business bldg) and other areas on campus. Special Delivery is the words that describe today's activity. The market basket were completed and ready to be distributed to it's proper owner--the buyer. The produce were fresh fruits and vegetables all hand grown by local farmer, Al Hooks. Mr. Hooks explained to Ashton and I the value and importance of farming. He went on to state that many individuals do not like to farm, working on a farm under an employer, or buy their produce from local farmers. That left me wondering, Why? Why people don't buy from their local farmers, work farms, or want to be hired by farmers? I ponder the thought that idea that is could be the new way American--especially black America--have been socialized. We are lead to believe quantity is more important than quality. This philosophy is deeply rooted in the McDonaldization of American society.
Pictured Left: several market baskets
Pictured Right: the children of a family who was donated a market basket.
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