Charles ‘Shoebox’ Madlock is a food justice advocate, graphic designer, and urban agriculture innovator. Originally from Jackson Mississippi, Madlock found his love for urban farming while living in Syracuse. He was formerly the Urban Agriculture Coordinator with Refugee and Immigrant Self Empowerment (RISE) in Syracuse where he helped empower New Americans utilizing community gardens. He is now an Urban Agriculture Consultant with Golden Carat Farms advocating for urban agriculture and working with small farmers to access sustainable markets. He also Chairs the Urban Agriculture Committee for Black Farmers United - NYS where he works to create an equitable food system that allows black farmers to thrive in their communities. Madlock spends his free time traveling, taking care of his plants, and exploring the great outdoors.
A Syracuse native and a Syracuse University food studies graduating senior. During the height of the pandemic she was forced to take a leave of absence from her degree where she spent a year and half working as an assistant kitchen manager full time. While professionally trained in a kitchen, she continues to expand her knowledge of the food system. Completing her food studies practicum at Meals on Wheels of Syracuse and organizing with the Right to Food Summit committee has given her a holistic view of the local food system.
A Haitian immigrant and a professionally trained civil engineer turned mathematics educator. She is passionate about urban homesteading, food justice, youth education and development as well as everything related to food culture.
A professionally trained systems engineer with a passion for environmental issues such as habitat restoration through native plant gardening. He brings his wild plant expertise into urban gardening to magnify the delicate balance between the two worlds. He is currently building up a native plant nursery.
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