Of Seed and Soil
Hosted by Sommer Sibilly-Brown, founder of the Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition, “Of Seed and Soil” seeks to digitize the often untold and uncelebrated stories of farmers, fishers, producers, and food advocates from across the Virgin Islands and wider Caribbean. Through heartfelt interviews and candid conversations, the series invites listeners to reflect on the deep relationship between food, memory, identity, and resistance.
Of Seed and Soil
Episode 3: Que Sera Roots
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On this episode of “Of Seed & Soil”, host Sommer Sibilly‑Brown speaks with Shelli Brin, founder of Que Sera Farms, a woman-owned regenerative farm based in St. Thomas with extended projects across St. Croix and Tortola.
Shelli brings a lifetime of farming experience: born into a family of agriculturists, fishermen, and community leaders, she has dedicated herself to nurturing agroforestry, beekeeping, microgreens, and farm-based education.
Together, they explore:
—The roots of Que Sera Farms—from ancestral land to mission-driven enterprise
—Transformational work in agroforestry, beekeeping, and regenerative design across island farms
—The challenges of farm restoration, rebuilding infrastructure, and sustaining regenerative agriculture in the Virgin Islands
This episode is a deep dive into how one farm’s regenerative vision can help to reshape our entire island food system.
To learn more about Que Sera Farms and join their community efforts visit www.queserafarms.com
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Of Seed & Soil is sponsored in part by the Wild Seeds Fund.
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