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Coast Salish tribes enjoy the sweet revival of a camas harvest

From KNKX (by Bellamy Pailthorp) – For many Indigenous communities, it’s been generations since they’ve eaten traditionally prepared camas. Now, camas bakes held around Washington are allowing attendees to reclaim part of their culture.

The Beacon Food Forest Belongs to Everybody: BIPOC Leadership Cultivates Equity and Accessibility

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Sorell) – A 7-acre forest in Beacon Hill is home to an ambitious program of community gardening, food sovereignty, and environmental justice.
A young person stands in front of some plants at an information sign called "Sustaining the huckleberries".

It’s Huckleberry Harvest Time!

From Tulalip News (by Micheal Rios) – With swədaʔx̌ali (Lushootseed for ‘Place of Mountain Huckleberries’), the Tulalip Tribes are reclaiming a traditional area to give their members access to huckleberry gathering.
Two farmers inspect leafy plants on a farm field. The plants are supported by a string trellis.

Demand and enthusiasm for Asian fruits and vegetables grows

From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Rizanino “Riz” Reyes) – As demand increases for tropical Asian fruits and vegetables, local Northwest farmers are filling the niche.
A woman and young child shovel soil into a wheelbarrow in the field of a farm.

Women-led group aims to increase food sovereignty, organic produce access among South Seattle Latinos

From The Seattle Times (by Daisy Zavala Magaña) – In the fight for food justice, community food project Salsa de la Vida works to provide Latino families more access to organic produce.
Two woman hold a fresh and colorful bouquet of flowers in front of a brick building.

The Delridge Farmers Market Offers Culturally Relevant Food and BIPOC Vendors

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – Learn more about South Seattle’s BIPOC-centered farmers market, running on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month through October!
The sun shines through the trees onto a field growing corn and squash.

Cultivating community and tradition among the crops at the Native Garden

From UW College of the Environment – At the UW Farm, the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Native Garden is a gathering place for Indigenous students and faculty.
Bok choy, fish sauce, coconut milk, scallions, and other food items laid out on cardboard boxes.

A push for racial justice, one BIPOC farmer at a time

From International Examiner (by Patranya Bhoolsuwan) – As Black and Brown farmers struggle with structural racism, Friendly Vang-Johnson works for justice through her BIPOC-sourced CSA.
Illustrated portrait of Cesar Chavez placed on a photo of a farm field.

Happy Birthday, Cesar Chavez!

A folk hero and symbol of hope to millions of Americans, Chavez brought about an era of change for American agriculture through non-violent activism.
Artwork on cardboard boxes of two farmworkers standing with piles of produce surrounding them.

WA farmworkers’ labor as seen through their art

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