Nikiko Masumoto, Farmer, Memory Keeper, and Artist

May 17, 2022 01:03:02
Nikiko Masumoto, Farmer, Memory Keeper, and Artist
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Nikiko Masumoto, Farmer, Memory Keeper, and Artist

May 17 2022 | 01:03:02

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Show Notes

Today we have Nikiko Masumoto on the show. Masumoto is an organic farmer, memory keeper, and artist. She is Yonsei, a fourth generation Japanese American, and gets to touch the same soil her great-grandparents worked in California where Masumoto Family Farm grows organic nectarines, apricots, peaches and grapes for raisins. With her family, she’s co-authored 2 books: Changing Season and The Perfect Peach. She activates her facilitation, leadership, and creative skills as a performer and leader in the following organizations: co-founder of Yonsei Memory Project, team member of Center for Performance and Civic Practice, member of University Advisory Board (CSU Fresno) board of Trustees of Western States Arts Federation, board of directors of Art of the Rural, and perennial volunteer change-worker. In 2020, she was named one of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100 and Creative 10. Her most cherished value is courage and most important practice is listening. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation with one of the valley’s treasured artists and next generation of farmers.

Books:

We discuss so many books this episode, so you'll just need to listen! 

Links:

Masumoto Family Farm Website 

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