November is Native American Heritage month, and Farm to School programs are an excellent place to showcase this heritage. Traditional Native foods in school gardens and cafeterias can have a profound impact on nutrition and culture alike.
Last May in Chicago I was privileged to to meet with young people working in Native American communities across the country on Farm to School gardens. The cultural richness of these gardens – in terms of varieties grown, production methods, and food preparation – is truly inspiring. I must say that some of the best Native garden examples are right here in the Southwest, as described in this summary from Food Corps Arizona – Farm to School in Native Communities: A New Name for an Ancient Practice
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