Building a Solidarity Economy in the Central Valley: A Conversation with Authors Chris Benner & Manuel Pastor
- Alfredo Camarena
- Apr 17
- 1 min read
Fresno DRIVE and Central Valley Community Foundation hosted Solidarity Economics: Why Mutuality and Movements Matter authors Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor on March 31, 2025. The authors led a powerful conversation with community leaders about building a solidarity economy—one grounded in equity, cooperation, and collective ownership. From worker co-ops to community land trusts, bold ideas were explored that can reshape how wealth and power flow in the Central Valley.
