South Central Farmers Health and Education
1702 E. 41st St. Los Angeles, CA 90058
southcentralfarmers@hotmail.com
South Central Farmers Tianguis
Celebrating the New Corn
**Reflections One Year Later**
WHAT: 1) Bringing Food to the Hood- Organic produce
2) Workshops and Food Demonstrations
3) Music and Entertainment
WHEN: Date -- Sunday, August 5, 2007
Time -- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WHERE: On 41st Street (between Long Beach and Alameda)
The SCFHEF Community Center & Gallery
1702 E. 41st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(Metro: Exit Blue Line Vernon Station and walk four blocks North)
WHY: After a year of continuing the struggle, the South Central Farmers bring their first harvest of corn into the South Central community. While unable to farm the 14 acres at Alameda and 41st street, the fight for food sovereignty, land access, and a better quality of life continues for the South Central Farmers. Displaced, but not defeated, the farmers remain committed the work of bringing change to their communities.
WHO: § Traditional Danza Azteca-Chichimeca & Music
§ Children\'s Workshops and Stories
§ Holistic Care & Products
§ South Central Farmers Cooking Demo
§ And More!
As part of their commitment to keep Bringing Food to the ‘Hood, the SCFHEF hosts a monthly Tianguis marketplace in collaboration with various community-based organizations, artisans, and local merchants. Every first Sunday of the month, the Tianguis transforms public space surrounding the original 14-acre farm into a site for healthy eating, healthy economics, and healthy relationships.
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