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Inspiring Change
I am a passionate urban agriculture speaker with a focus on sustainable agriculture, climate crisis, and food security. I have several years of experience working in the field of urban agriculture, and I have a deep understanding of the issues and challenges facing this sector. I am a frequent speaker at conferences and events, and I have a proven track record of delivering engaging and informative presentations.
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Motivational Speaker for your next event
Coy Poitier is a passionate urban agriculture speaker with several years of experience working in the field. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, and he has a proven track record of delivering engaging and informative presentations. He is also a skilled communicator who can connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Topics
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Growing Food in Small Spaces
This talk will cover the basics of growing food in small spaces, such as containers, raised beds, and patios. Topics will include choosing the right plants, preparing the soil, watering and fertilizing, and pest and disease control.
2
Sustainable Urban Gardening
This talk will explore the benefits of sustainable urban gardening, such as reducing our reliance on pesticides and fertilizers, improving air quality, and creating wildlife habitat. Topics will include composting, water conservation, and using native plants.
3
Climate Justice: The Fight for a Sustainable Future in Black and Brown Communities
This talk explores the disproportionate impact of climate change on Black and Brown communities in the Dallas Fort Worth Metro. It examines the history of environmental racism, the ways in which climate change is already affecting these communities, and the actions that they are taking to address this injustice.
Your Gardening Book
How To Start An Urban Garden: A New Gardener's Guide
How To Start An Urban Garden: A New Gardener's Guide was written specifically to help new gardener's learn about starting an urban garden whether you have a small space or a large space. These 15 Tips will teach you everything you need to know to start your own urban garden. Some of the topics covered include: planning your garden, locaton, zone, plants, soil, pruning, harvesting, farmer's markets and more. And, it takes less time than you think. Coy started as a complete novice and now is a Certified Master Gardner, chairman of his local USDA Farm Service Agency committee, and speaks to organizations all across the country about food desserts, sustainable gardening, youth, economic and community development.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Feb 01MesquiteFeb 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMMesquite, 711 E Kearney St, Mesquite, TX 75149, USAFeb 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMMesquite, 711 E Kearney St, Mesquite, TX 75149, USAHistoric Mesquite is hosting a screening of the documentary, Cowboys of Color; A Multicultural Legacy Volume 1, which covers the long and important contributions of black cowboys from history to the future. Cowboys of Color won Best Short Documentary- Texas Black Film Festival (2014), Best Texas F
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Helen Martin
Coy is an excellent creative talent, producer, manager. Gets the job done and in every way, a professional.
