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How This Indigenous Farmer Is Solving Food Insecurity

Women of the Earth is a short form documentary series capturing the resilient work of female land stewards across the United States. The subjects in this series represent a diverse group of women, who’s work continues to lead our world towards effective and reciprocal solutions to systematically change the way we approach climate healing.

How This Indigenous Farmer Is Solving Food Insecurity

Season 1 Episode 3 | 16m 11s | CC

As climate chaos increases around the world, Michelle Week, a farmer outside of Portland Oregon is drawing on her Sinixt indigenous knowledge to adapt her farm to the changing seasons. By practicing techniques like seed saving and dry farming, Michelle is combating the increasing food security crisis while continuing to provide fresh food to her local community.

Funding for WOMEN OF THE EARTH is provided by the National Science Foundation.