Piper Carter Podcast

S4E178 - The Power of Connection: A Conversation with Sherrie Smith, Creator of the Black Farm Finder App

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On this insightful episode of Piper Carter Podcast, we meet the inspiring Sherrie Smith, a Detroit native driven by a mission to cultivate connection and community. Join us as she shares her remarkable journey, culminating in the creation of the groundbreaking Black Farm Finder app. Sherrie's diverse background, spanning various industries and countless volunteer initiatives, has instilled in her a deep desire to uplift her community. In 2023, her passion blossomed into the Black Farm Finder app, a beacon of innovation connecting Black farmers with volunteers, fostering collaboration and strengthening their agricultural endeavors. Throughout our conversation, Sherrie delves into the personal experiences and motivations that fueled her app's creation. We explore the challenges and triumphs she faced, from her time as an MSU Extension Master Gardener to her involvement with the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network. Witness Sherrie's unwavering commitment to nourishing local gardens and empowering farmi