MLT: You’ve said that we’re all facing food-related health issues. Would you explain?
CB: We’re a lot more lenient in America as far as what we’re allowed to ingest from a chemical standpoint. People think that what you put in your mouth is just about you, but it’s not. Diet-related disease is hereditary. That’s why your doctor asks questions about what runs in your family. What we’re eating now is also impacting our future lineage.
MLT: With 128 acres, you’re the largest produce farm in the state—and perhaps the nation—owned by a Black woman.
CB: That’s such a big deal. I’m Black, I’m a woman, and I’m also Muslim. There are so many people looking, watching and wanting to be inspired. Even beyond that, I’m human. As an entrepreneur, I work 10 times harder than I’ve ever worked for anyone else. But I’m doing it for a bigger purpose and a bigger reason.
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