Native American Roots - Shoots Farmers, Gardeners, - Gatherers Market - Educational Garden

Project Overview

YENC08-002
Project Type: Youth Educator
Funds awarded in 2008: $2,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2008
Region: North Central
State: South Dakota
Project Manager:
Jason Schoch
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Native Amerias Proje

Commodities

Not commodity specific

Practices

  • Crop Production: cover crops, crop rotation, irrigation
  • Education and Training: youth education
  • Pest Management: mulching - vegetative
  • Soil Management: composting

    Proposal abstract:

    The purpose of this project is to empower Native American youth and communities through a hands on educational gardening experience using sustainable agricultural practices alongside traditional gathering practices.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.