By Jamie Martin
From backyard plots to community gardens, a movement in Northwest Indiana is helping people reconnect with nature, food, and themselves. Beats, Beds & Browns, founded by Joseph Skibbie, has launched a national grassroots initiative called #100kin10yrs, striving to connect 100,000 people to gardening and agriculture within ten years.
The program’s mission is to distribute free heirloom seed kits, teach basic growing skills, and empower people to cultivate their own food, enhancing both physical and mental health.
Originating as Skibbie’s personal project during the pandemic, the initiative has evolved into a broad partnership supported by Franciscan Health’s Food Is Medicine program and community organizations like the NWI Food Council.
“It really is a miracle,” said Skibbie. “You put the seed into the ground, and out comes something magical that can feed your family, your neighbors, and your soul.”
Blending music, gardening, and culture, Beats, Beds & Browns uses hip hop and conversation to make agriculture engaging and inclusive. At a time when wellness and sustainability are vital, #100kin10yrs reminds people that positive change can start with a single seed—and the will to grow together.
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