Judith Carney

Judith Carney is a historian and scholar renowned for her research on African agriculture and cultural contributions. She studies how enslaved Africans brought farming knowledge, crops, and farming practices to the Americas, especially in the Caribbean and the southern United States. Her work highlights the importance of African skills and innovations in shaping local agriculture and food traditions. By uncovering these connections, Carney emphasizes the African influence on the development of new societies and economies in the New World, providing a deeper understanding of history, migration, and cultural exchange.